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Anil Dhawan (Actor) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 23, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth27 November 1950

Age75 years

BirthplaceDelhi, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRashmi Dhawan

FamilySon - Siddharth Dhawan; Brother - David Dhawan; Father - Madan Lal Dhawan (deceased)

Anil Dhawan (Actor) Biography

Veteran Indian actor Anil Dhawan has worked in films and television since his 1970 debut, known for Piya Ka Ghar and Chetna.

Early life and background

Anil Dhawan was born on 27 November 1950 in Delhi into a Punjabi family and grew up with ties to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He attended St. Francis Xavier's Inter College in Kanpur and went on to graduate from Christ Church College in the same city. Dhawan later completed a diploma in acting from the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, where he trained alongside contemporaries including Jaya Bachchan and was junior to Navin Nischol.

Career

Dhawan began his screen career in 1970 with the film Chetna. The movie brought attention to him early on and is still recalled for its bold scenes. Over the 1970s and beyond he appeared in a number of Hindi films, with titles in his filmography that include Do Raha, Pyar Ki Kahani, Haar Jeet, Piya Ka Ghar, Honeymoon, Ghulam Begam Badshah, Sone Ka Pinjra, Shikaar and Himmatwala. One of his best-remembered moments on screen is the song "Yeh Jeevan Hai" from Piya Ka Ghar (1972), where he appeared opposite Jaya Bachchan.

In addition to his film work, Dhawan moved into television and has been part of several Hindi serials. His small-screen credits include series such as Heena, Mein Laxmi Tere Aangan Ki, Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan, Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop and Bhagyalaxmi. On television he has sustained a steady presence, taking on roles across family dramas and long-running soap formats.

Public profile

Physically, Dhawan is listed at approximately 180 cm (about 5'11") in height, with black hair and black eyes. He is married to actress Rashmi Dhawan; their son Siddharth Dhawan has also worked as an actor. Anil Dhawan is the younger brother of filmmaker David Dhawan. Another brother, Ashok Dhawan, passed away from cancer. Their father, Madan Lal Dhawan, served as an AGM at UCO Bank and died in 1993.

Dhawan's background is identified as Hindu and he is associated with the Khatri community. Public information notes a political leaning toward the Aam Aadmi Party. Among personal preferences listed about him are favourite actors and singers; he has been named as admiring Vinod Khanna and singers such as Mohammed Rafi, and has expressed fondness for actresses Asha Parekh and Hema Malini.

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Across decades, Dhawan has continued to work on both film and television projects. His television debut is noted as the serial Kora Kagaz in 1998, and he has remained active in serials that aired in later years. He was among those who joined public civic activity in 2011 by supporting Anna Hazare’s movement against corruption.

Dhawan's long career spans mainstream cinema, memorable song sequences, character-driven film roles and a sustained presence on Indian television, marking him as a recognizable figure from the 1970s to contemporary screens.

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Recent Work

Kora Kagaz

Television serial listed as his TV debut.

1998
Piya Ka Ghar

Film noted for the song 'Yeh Jeevan Hai' in which he appeared alongside Jaya Bachchan.

1972
Chetna

Film debut remembered for its bold scenes.

1970
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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut in Chetna (1970)
  2. Memorable appearance in the song 'Yeh Jeevan Hai' from Piya Ka Ghar (1972)
  3. Transitioned to television with credits including Heena and Mein Laxmi Tere Aangan Ki
  4. Trained at FTII, Pune
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