Anil Dhawan

Active - 1971 - 2013  |   Born - Nov 27, 1950 in Delhi, India  |   Genres - Drama, Adventure, Action

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  • Was raised in a Punjai family.
  • Got his diploma in acting from FTII (Film and Television Institute of India), Pune along with the actress Jaya Bachchan.
  • Started his acting career in 1970.
  • Remembered for his bold scenes with the actress, Rehana Sultan in his debut movie 'Chetna'.
  • Best known for his debut film, Chetna (1970) and Piya Ka Ghar (1972).
  • Had joined Anna Hazare's campaign against corruption in 2011.His favourite actress is Asha Parekh.
  • Is the uncle of the director, Punit Malhotra. Punit's father and Anil are first cousins.