Varun Dhawan, the Bollywood star, has once again delighted his fans by sharing a new glimpse of his daughter, Lara. Although the actor and his wife, Natasha Dalal, have been relatively private about their daughter, occasional photos shared on social media offer heartwarming insights into their journey as parents.

While Varun and Natasha have chosen to keep Lara's face concealed in most photos, their affection and joy are always apparent. On Christmas 2024, Varun shared the first-ever family picture, featuring Lara, though her face was hidden with a red heart emoji. Lara was dressed in a red frock, paired with socks and a Santa-themed hairband. Varun captioned the picture, "Me with my babies. Merry Christmas".

Earlier, on Father's Day 2024, Varun shared a close-up picture where baby Lara held his finger. He mentioned that his father taught him that the best way to celebrate the day is by working for the family, expressing his happiness to be a "girl dad".

Varun and Natasha welcomed Lara on June 3, 2024. Varun announced her arrival with an adorable video featuring their pet dog, Joey, holding a placard that read, "Welcome Lil sis". The name "Lara" was revealed by Varun on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', where he mentioned that this Diwali was special as "Lakshmi ji has arrived at his home".

The name "Lara" carries multiple meanings across different cultures. In Latin, it refers to the Roman gods who protected homes, while in Greek mythology, Lara was a nymph and messenger of the gods. In a general sense, the name signifies grace, protection, or victory, evoking elegance and strength. In Russian, it is a short form of Larissa, meaning 'cheerful'. According to astrologer Arun Sharma, in the Indian context, Lara comes from Laranya — a Sanskrit word that signifies grace, embodying the essence of elegance and poise.

Varun, in an interview, shared that he would want his daughter to watch "Student Of The Year" first when she grows up. He also mentioned that Lara had met Alia Bhatt's daughter.

Balancing his career and fatherhood, Varun shared that his wife, Natasha, is his superhero, especially after childbirth. He acknowledged missing milestones due to work commitments but is trying to learn from her.

Fans and fellow celebrities have showered love and blessings on the family. Varun's posts featuring Lara often receive comments expressing joy and wishes to ward off any evil eye. The actor's heartfelt posts reflect his joy in embracing fatherhood and sharing these precious moments with his fans.