Home / Entertainment / Bollywood News / Article /
Varun Dhawan shares daughter Lara’s DDH diagnosis: 'She had to be in spica cast'
Updated On: 27 March, 2026 06:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Varun Dhawan shared that his daughter Lara was diagnosed with DDH at 1.5 years and had to undergo treatment, including being in a cast for months. He described it as a difficult time and urged parents to closely observe their children for early signs

Varun Dhawan on Lara health
Varun Dhawan embraced parenthood in 2024 and welcomed daughter Lara. The actor has kept the little one away from the spotlight. In a candid chat, he opened up about a difficult phase as his daughter Lara was diagnosed with DDH at just 1.5 years old. The actor shared details of her treatment, recovery, and the challenges involved.
Varun reveals Lara was diagnosed with DDH
In a conversation at We Are Yuvaa, Varun revealed that when Lara was 1.5 years old, she was diagnosed with DDH. He said, “My daughter was diagnosed with DDH, in which the hip slips out of the hip socket. Ek pair lamba chota ho jaata hai, jiski wajah se walk tedi ho jaati hai (One leg becomes shorter than the other, which causes an uneven limp while walking). You can't walk or run properly.”

