Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/08/1947 |
| Age | 78 years |
| Birthplace | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Francis Xavier's Inter College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
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| College | Christ Church College, Kanpur |
| Education | Graduated |
| Diploma | Acting, Film and Television Institute of India, Pune |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Khatri |
| Political Inclination | Aam Aadmi Party |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Madan Lal Dhawan (AGM in UCO Bank; passed away in the year 1993) | ||||
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| Mother | Homemaker | ||||
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| Spouse | Rashmi Dhawan (Actress) | ||||
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Career
| Debut |
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| Notable Films |
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| Notable Television Shows |
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Favourites
| Food |
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| Actor | Vinod Khanna |
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| Singer | Mohammed 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'. |