Anil Dhawan

Anil Dhawan is an Indian film and television actor, most known for his debut film, Chetna (1970) and Piya Ka Ghar (1972).
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 sung by Kishore Kumar.
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.

> He belongs to Kanpur (UP). His father was chief Manager in Punjab National Bank there. He did High School from ST Francis Xavier's School, Kanpur and graduated from Christ Church College, Kanpur and later obtained a diploma in acting from FTII, Pune in the same batch as Jaya Bhaduri. His son is actor Siddharth Dhawan. Director David Dhawan is his brother, another director Rohit Dhawan and actor Varun Dhawan are his nephews. Anil Dhawan has two grand children—granddaughter Anjini and grandson Karan from his son Siddharth.

He joined Film and Television Institute of India as he wanted to become an actor . He entered Bollywood in the '70s.His first film was B.R. Ishara, Chetna (1970). He worked with rising actor Aditya Pancholi in the television movie Sone Ka Pinjra (1986). Actress/director Asha Parekh directed him in the television serial, "Kora Kogaz" in the 1990s. He was junior to actor Navin Nischol in FTII.

In 2011, Anil Dhawan secured pivotal role in Mein Laxmi Tere Aangan Ki in life ok starring opposite Aruna Irani.

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."

• 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)