'Bigg Boss 5' hosted by Kamal Haasan has reached its 74th day and things are currently heating up, with the contestants playing hard to win tasks so that they can have a crack at the title.

One of the fierce competitors on 'Bigg Boss 5' is without doubt Varun who has been clashing with the hot favorite Niroop since day one. The young actor has been in the film industry for over seven years and has appeared in a few films including Vijay's 'Thalaiva', Jeeva's 'Seeru', 'Comali' and 'LKG'. He played the hero in the adult comedy 'Puppy' which also had Yogi Babu in the cast. Varun is currently banking on 'Joshua - Imaipol Kaaka' directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon.

Its a known fact that Varun is the grandson of the late comedy actor and politiican Ishari Velan and the nephew of famous educationalist and film producer Ishari Ganesh who owns the Vels University and Vels Films International among other businesses.

Interesting details have emerged about Varun's mother Maha Kamalakannan who is the younger sister of Ishari Ganesh. Maha is a leading cosmetologist who runs a chain of beauty salons in many countries. She is a Guinnesss & Unique World Record Holder for braiding 484.5 meters long pink hair extension towards Breast Cancer Awareness.

Maha has also written a book 'Iyarkkayum Azhagum' that reveals secrets of nature treatments for hair and skin. She has also hosted the beauty show 'Poovayar Poonga' on Kalaigniar TV. After Varun's entry into 'Bigg Boss 5', his mother Maha Kamalakannan has also been searched by fans on google and her photos have now gone viral.