Varun Grover | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Varun_Grover_in_Stockholm_2024_(cropped).jpg) Varun Grover in Stockholm 2024 | |
| Born | 26 January 1980 Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi |
| Years active | 2004—present |
| Notable works | Masaan, Udta Punjab, Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Sacred Games, RRR |
Varun Grover (born 26 January 1980) is an Indian lyricist, writer, stand-up comedian and filmmaker. He won the award for Best Lyricist at the 63rd National Film Awards in 2015.[1][2][3] He co-created the political satire group Aisi Taisi Democracy,[4][5] and his debut film, All India Rank, closed the 52nd Rotterdam International Film Festival, in 2023.[6] Grover also performs stand-up comedy, writes poetry and acts.[7]
- ^ "63rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ Pal, Divya (28 March 2016). "National Award winning lyricist Varun Grover recalls initial reactions to 'Moh Moh Ke Dhaage'". Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ "Varun Grover (Civil 2003) wins award as Best Lyricist at 63rd National Film Awards 2016". Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ "The worst time for comedy is the best time for comedy: Varun Grover". India Today. 25 March 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ "Varun Grover on adapting Sacred Games, and why pro-establishment comedy is against Indian culture". Firstpost. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "All India Rank | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Vinod Kambli was reduced to his assumed ('lowest') caste identity". 12 July 2020.