Anil Dhawan
| Anil Dhawan | |
|---|---|
 Dhawan in 2009 | |
| Born | Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Rashmi Anil Dhawan |
| Relatives | See Dhawan family |
Anil Dhawan is an Indian film and television actor, most known for his debut film, Chetna (1970) and Piya Ka Ghar (1972).[1][2]
He is memorable in the silver screen for the song "Yeh Jeevan Hai" in the movie Piya ka Ghar (1972) with actress Jaya Bhaduri. The music was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal and sang by Kishore Kumar.[3]
He worked in a string of unconventional movies between late 1960s and early 1970s, which perhaps would have been better appreciated in some other era, such as Chetna, Yauwan, Piya Ka Ghar, and Annadata.
Now turned activist, Dhawan was part of Anna Hazare camp in his crusade against corruption in Indian public life.[4]
Early life
Hailing from Punjabi ethnicity[3] He belongs to Delhi. His son is actor Siddharth Dhawan. Director David Dhawan is his brother, another director Rohit Dhawan and actor Varun Dhawan are his nephews.[1][5] Anil Dhawan has two grand children—granddaughter Anjini and grandson Karan from his son Siddharth.[6]
Career
He joined Film and Television Institute of India as he wanted to become an actor .[7][8] He entered Bollywood in the '70s.His first film was B.R. Ishara, Chetna (1970). Actress/director Asha Parekh directed him in the television serial, "Kora Kogaz" in the 1990s.[9] He was junior to actor Navin Nischol in FTII.[10]
In 2011, Anil Dhawan secured pivotal role in Mein Laxmi Tere Aangan Ki in life ok starring opposite Aruna Irani.[11]
On his adoration of actress/director Asha Parekh who directed him in the television serial,"Kora Kogaz" in the 1990s: "I have been a great fan of hers. When I joined the industry in the '70s, she was doing her last film as a heroine, "Heera" (1973). I would hop over to wherever she would be shooting and gawk at her."[12]
Trivia
He lives in the same society flat where actor Prem Chopra currently lives. Other actors such as Vinod Mehra, Rekha, Navin Nischol and his wife Neelima too lived in the same society flat. As a family friend Dhawan even tried to mediate a rapprochement between Navin Nischol and his wife Neelima when they fell out with each other. In 1976, the couple had developed a serious rift in their marriage. Their reasons were kept private but friends believe it could have been due to Navin's slipping career. We tried to intervene and stop the break-up, but failed as they had decided to separate, said Dhawan, adding that Navin had made attempts to patch up, but Neelima was against it. After that, Navin never visited the society. Dhawan used to bump into Navin at Otters Club. Initially he enquired about his daughters, but gradually stopped. Over a decade ago, Neelima became more spiritual and turned towards Christianity.[10]
Filmography
- Rascals (2011)
- U R My Jaan (2011)
- Sanam Hum Aapke Hain (2009)
- Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega (2007)
- Kyon Ki... (2005)
- Ho Jaata Hai Pyaar (2005)
- Shikaar (2004)
- Waah! Tera Kya Kehna (2002)
- Jodi No.1 (2001)
- Chal Mere Bhai (2000)
- Papa the Great (2000)
- Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
- Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya (1999)
- Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet (1999)
- Hatyara (1998)
- Hitler (1998)
- Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997)
- Tarazu (1997)
- Do Ankhen Barah Hath (1997)
- Chudail (1997)
- Hero No. 1 (1997)
- Bhayaanak Panjaa (1997)
- Daadagiri (1997)
- Loafer (1996)
- Laalchee (1996)
- Yaraana (1995)
- Sarhad: The Border of Crime (1995)
- Teesra Kaun? (1994)
- Gangster (1994)
- Ekka Raja Rani (1994)
- Khuddar (1994)
- Yuhi Kabhi (1994)
- Geet (1992)
- Muskurahat (1992)
- Insaan Bana Shaitan (1992)
- Mehboob Mere Mehboob (1992)
- House No. 13 (1991)
- Aakhri Cheekh (1991)
- Khoon Ka Karz (1991)
- The Magnificent Guardian (1991)
- Khooni Panja (1991)
- Mast Kalandar (1991)
- Teri Talash Mein (1990)
- Aandhiyan (1990)
- Karishma Kali Kaa (1990)
- Khatarnaak (1990)
- Trikon (1990) (TV)
- Parchhaeen (1989)
- Gola Barood (1989)
- Daata (1989)
- Purani Haveli (1989)
- Taaqatwar (1989)
- Avinash (1986)
- Sone Ka Pinjra (1986) (TV)
- Chandani Bani Chudel (1984)
- Raakh aur Chingari (1982)
- Maut Ka Saya (1982)
- Do Posti (1981)
- Saajan Ki Saheli (1981)
- Mahfil (1981)
- Oh Bewafa (1980)
- Beqasoor (1980)
- Darwaza (1978)
- Lal Kothi (1978)
- Saheb Bahadur (1977)
- Zindagi (1976)
- Nagin (1976)
- Sikka (1976)
- Ek Hans Ka Jora (1975)
- Hawas (1974)
- Loafer (1973)
- Ghulam Begam Badshah (1973)
- Honeymoon (1973)
- Rani Aur Jaani (1973)
- Samjhauta (1973)
- Yauwan (1973)
- Piya Ka Ghar (1972)
- Annadata (1972)
- Anokha Daan (1972)
- Haar Jeet (1972)
- Munimji (1972)
- Pyar Ki Kahani (1971)
- Do Raha (1971)
- Jai Jawan Jai Makan (1971)
- Chetna (1970)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Anil Dhawan". Cineplot.com. 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2015-03-18.
- ↑ Subhash K Jha (Jul 27, 2012). "Anil Dhawan remembers late B R Ishara". The Times of India. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Anil Dhawan". Cineplot.com. 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2015-03-18.
- ↑ "Veteran Actor Anil Dhawan Speaks About Anna Hajare @ Independence Day". YouTube.com. 2012-05-15. Retrieved 2015-03-18.
- ↑ Rajiv Vijayakar (Jul 26, 2012). "Numero Unos: A Survey Of The Top Hit Films - Part 5: Whizkid directors". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Siddharth Dhawan : Biography". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2015-03-18.
- ↑ Vijay Lokapally (August 2, 2012). "Spreading Chetna!". The Hindu. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ↑ "Anil Dhawan – Memories". Cineplot.com. 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2015-03-18.
- ↑ "Anil Dhawan Biography, Anil Dhawan Profile - Filmibeat". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2015-03-18.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "You are here". Mid-day.com. 2006-04-30. Retrieved 2015-03-18.
- ↑
- ↑ "Anil Dhawan : Biography". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2015-03-18.