Dilip Dhawan
Dilip Dhawan | |
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| Born | 1955 |
| Died | 15 February 2000 (aged 44–45) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1968 – 2000 |
Dilip Dhawan (1955 – 15 February 2000) was an Indian film and television actor.
He started his career as a child in Sangharsh (1968), featuring Dilip Kumar, Dhawan acted in over 50 films.[1]
Career[edit]
He acted as the lead in the film Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan in 1978. He is known for his role as "Guru" in the television serial Nukkad, Dhawan also acted in serials such as Janam, Deewar and Tere Mere Sapne.[2] He also acted in films like Ek Baar Kaho (1980), Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai (1980), Sazaye Maut (1981), Saaheb (1985), Dak Bangla (1987), Hero Hiralal (1988), Swarg (1990), Izzatdaar (1990), Heena (1991), Madhosh (1994), Yash (1996), Virasat (1997), Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999) and Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000).
He was also the producer of the film Saath Saath, in 1982.
Personal life[edit]
He was the son of character actor Krishan Dhawan.[3] He died on 15 February 2000, in Mumbai, at the age of 45, of a heart attack.[2]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Sangharsh | Child artist | |
| 1976 | Murder at Monkey Hill | Woodcutter | Cameo appearance |
| 1978 | Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan | Arvind Desai | |
| 1980 | Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai | Dominic Pinto | |
| Ek Baar Kaho | |||
| 1981 | Sazaye Maut | Anil Suri | |
| 1982 | Aagman | ||
| Meri Kahani | |||
| 1983 | Bade Dilwala | Dr Ali Khan | |
| Do Gulab | |||
| 1984 | Pratibha | ||
| 1985 | Saaheb | ||
| Khoon Aur Sazaa | |||
| 1987 | Dak Bangla | ||
| 1988 | Hero Hiralal | Robin - Autorickshaw driver | |
| 1989 | Shiva | Shiva's brother | |
| Doosra Kanoon | Television movie | ||
| 1990 | Chhottur Pratishodh | Bengali film | |
| Swarg | Ravi | ||
| Izzatdaar | Tony | ||
| 1991 | Henna | Razzak | |
| 1992 | Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rahenge | ||
| Tahalka | Captain Wilson D'Costa | ||
| 1993 | Hum Hain Kamaal Ke | Manish | |
| 1994 | Madhosh | ||
| Chauraha | Raman | ||
| 1996 | Aurat Aurat Aurat | ||
| Yash | Balraj Sahay | ||
| 1997 | Virasat | Shakti's brother | |
| 1998 | Badmash | ||
| 1999 | Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail | ||
| Hum Saath-Saath Hain | Anurag | ||
| Rasmon Ki Zanjeer | |||
| 2000 | Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya | Rohit Kumar |
Television[edit]
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87 | Nukkad | Guru | DD National | |
| 1992-1993 | Pukar | |||
| 1993 | Log Kya Kahengay | |||
| 1993-94 | Naya Nukkad | Guru | Sequel to Nukkad |
References[edit]
- ^ "Actor Dilip Dhawan dead". Tribune India. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ a b "DIED". India Today. New Delhi: Living Media. 28 February 2000. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Take-2: 50 Films That Deserve a New Audience. Hay House, Inc. 1 October 2015. ISBN 9789384544850. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
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