Anil Dhawan | |
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 Anil Dhawan in 2009 | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Notable work | Piya Ka Ghar (1972) Chetna (1970) Andhadhun (2018) |
| Spouse | Rashmi Dhawan |
| Children | Siddharth Dhawan |
| Relatives | SeeDhawan family |
Anil Dhawan is an Indian actor who appears inHindi films and television. He made his acting debut withChetna (1970) and followed it up with a big hit inPiya Ka Ghar (1971). He is also known for his 2018 filmAndhadhun.[1]
Dhawan is fromKanpur,Uttar Pradesh, India. His father, Madan Lal Dhawan, was AGM in UCO Bank.[2] Anil did his high school from St. Francis Xavier's School, Kanpur and graduated from Christ Church College, Kanpur. He later obtained a diploma in acting fromFilm and Television Institute of India, Pune in the same batch asJaya Bhaduri.
His son is actor Siddharth Dhawan. DirectorDavid Dhawan is his brother whose sons are directorRohit Dhawan and actorVarun Dhawan.[3]
He joinedFilm and Television Institute of India as he wanted to become an actor.[4] He entered Bollywood in the 1970s. His first film wasB. R. Ishara'sChetna (1970). He worked with rising actorAditya Pancholi in the television movieSone Ka Pinjra (1986). Actress and directorAsha Parekh directed him in the television serialKora Kagaz in the 1990s.[5] He has also worked in TV serialRoop - Mard Ka Naya Swaroop onColors TV Channel.
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad | Seetaram Tiwari |
| Coolie No. 1 | Mahendra Pratapsingh | |
| 2021 | Mithu Singh Di Viah | |
| Shiddat | ||
| 2022 | Love Jaisa Pyaar | Vidya's Father |
| 48 Kos | Dhaniram | |
| Match Of Life | Viraj | |
| 2024 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan |