Varun Joshi (born 20 May 1996) is an Indian actor and model known for Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Kumkum Bhagya, Vighnaharta Ganesh, Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran, Kundali Bhagya and Bepannah. Varun Joshi has made notable contributions to the film industry. He played a significant role as the second lead in the movie "Raebareli" and portrayed the main villain in "Pyara Kulhad" alongside Gulshan Grover. Additionally, he showcased his talent as a negative lead, Dhundhkari in the series Vighnaharta Ganesh.
Born and raised in Lucknow, Joshi pursued further education at St. Paul's College and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Indira Nagar, before embarking on his engineering studies at Azad Institute of Engineering and Technology.
He received his early education from St. Paul's School Lucknow. He was also a Software Engineer and work with a prestigious multinational corporations including HCL, Dell, Mindtree, and Tech Mahindra. Varun Joshi, known for his portrayal of Manish in the popular television drama Yeh Hai Mohabbatein on StarPlus, and in the mythological daily soap Vighnaharta Ganesh on Sony Entertainment Television. He earned recognition as the runner-up in the Mr. Delhi 2017 competition and also clinched the runner-up title in the Mr. North India 2017 contest.
Joshi's journey to acting started with his appearance in the TV serial Bepannah, starring Jennifer Winget and Harshad Chopda.