Anil Dhawan Age, Wiki and Bio

Anil Dhawan

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth27/11/1950
Age73 years
BirthplaceDelhi, India

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

Personal Life

HometownKanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
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)
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
Brothers
  • David Dhawan (Film Director; Elder)
  • Ashok Dhawan (lost his life to cancer)
SisterNot Known
SpouseRashmi Dhawan (Actress)
Children
SonSiddharth Dhawan (Actor)
DaughterNot Known

Career

Debut
FilmChetna (1970)
TVKora Kagaz (1998)

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

Anil Dhawan hails from a Punjabi family.
He completed a diploma in acting from FTII (Film and Television Institute of India) in Pune.
During his time at FTII, he was classmates with actress Jaya Bachchan and junior to actor Navin Nischol.
Anil commenced his acting journey in 1970.
He has featured in numerous Bollywood films.
Anil is well-known for his bold scenes opposite Rehana Sultan in his debut film 'Chetna'.
Besides movies, he has also appeared in Hindi television serials.
In 2011, he actively participated in Anna Hazare's anti-corruption campaign.