Varun Dhawan’s toughest critic at home is two years old and extremely clear about her playlist.
On the latest episode of Koffee With Karan 9, the actor told host Karan Johar how fatherhood has changed his mornings, his patience and the music playing in the house.
Fatherhood has turned mornings into a fielding drill
Varun, who married fashion designer Natasha Dalal in 2021 and welcomed daughter Lara on June 3, 2024, said the relaxed start to his day is gone. Instead, he and Natasha now react like fielders while Lara runs, jumps and tries to go down a slide the wrong way.
That detail came up after Varun praised Ranbir Kapoor as a great father to daughter Raha. Janhvi Kapoor then pointed out that Varun is also a good father.
“I’m damn good. But Lara and I get into a lot of fights, I feel,” Varun replied.
The fight is over one song
When Karan asked what a two-year-old and her father could possibly argue about, Varun said the answer is music. Lara is currently obsessed with Michael Jackson, but the real disagreement is narrower: one song on repeat.
“I want to listen to another song besides ‘Beat It’. She wants to hear ‘Beat It’ like 68 times,” Varun said.
Karan suggested Varun let Lara enjoy what she likes. Varun’s comeback was simple—he wants Lara to know that Michael Jackson’s career is bigger than just “Beat It”.
Why this moment matters for fans
This is the kind of low-stakes, warm detail that keeps Koffee With Karan feeling close to the audience. It is less about film announcements and more about stars as parents who lose arguments to toddlers.
The exchange also fits how Varun has spoken about parenthood since Lara was born: small, honest updates about the change at home.
Key moments from the episode:
- Morning routine: Varun says the slow start is over; Lara is already on the move.
- Parenting talk: He called Ranbir Kapoor a great father, and Janhvi Kapoor credited Varun too.
- Music debate: Lara wants “Beat It” 68 times; Varun wants another Michael Jackson track.
Source: bollywoodHungama.com