Anil Dhawan

Actor

Indian Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth28/08/1947
Age78 years
BirthplaceKanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Francis Xavier's Inter College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
CollegeChrist Church College, Kanpur
EducationGraduated
DiplomaActing, Film and Television Institute of India, Pune

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteKhatri
Political InclinationAam Aadmi Party

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

FatherMadan Lal Dhawan (AGM in UCO Bank; passed away in the year 1993)
MotherHomemaker
Siblings
Brothers
  • David Dhawan (Film Director; Elder)
  • Ashok Dhawan (lost his life to cancer)
SisterNot Known
SpouseRashmi Dhawan (Actress)
Children
SonSiddharth Dhawan (Actor)
DaughterShilpa Dhawan (Assistant to Sriram Raghavan)
Other Relatives
  • Varun Dhawan (Nephew, Actor)
  • Rohit Dhawan (Nephew, Filmmaker)
  • Punit Malhotra (Nephew, Director)

Career

Debut
FilmChetna (1970)
TVKora Kagaz (1998)
Notable Films
  • Do Raha (1971)
  • Haar Jeet (1972)
  • Tanhai (1972)
  • Hawas (1974)
  • Zindagi (1976)
  • Lal Kothi (1978)
  • Purana Haveli (1989)
  • Gola Barood (1989)
  • Khooni Panja (1991)
  • Jodi No. 1 (2001)
  • Kyon Ki (2005)
  • Andhadhun (2018)
  • Coolie No. 1 (2020)
Notable Television Shows
  • Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara (2013)
  • Bhagyalaxmi (2015-2016)
  • Meet (2023)

Favourites

Food
  • Aloo- Puri
  • Gajar Ka Halwa
  • Rasmalai
  • Cheese Chilly
  • Kadi-Chawal
ActorVinod Khanna
Actresses
  • Asha Parekh
  • Hema Malini
SingerMohammed Rafi

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Anil Dhawan hails from a Punjabi family.
2. He completed a diploma in acting from FTII (Film and Television Institute of India) in Pune.
3. During his time at FTII, he was classmates with actress Jaya Bachchan and junior to actor Navin Nischol.
4. Anil commenced his acting journey in 1970.
5. He has featured in numerous Bollywood films.
6. Anil is well-known for his bold scenes opposite Rehana Sultan in his debut film 'Chetna'.
7. Besides movies, he has also appeared in Hindi television serials.
8. In 2011, he actively participated in Anna Hazare's anti-corruption campaign.
9. He was introduced to the film industry by B.R. Ishara, who gave him his debut role in 'Chetna'.
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