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'''Dilip Dhawan''' (1955 – 15 February 2000) was an Indian film and television actor.
'''Dilip Dhawan''' (1955 – 15 February 2000) was an Indian film and television actor.


He started his career as a child in ''[[Sunghursh|Sangharsh]]'' (1968), featuring [[Dilip Kumar]], Dhawan acted in over 50 films.<ref>{{cite web|title=Actor Dilip Dhawan dead|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000216/main6.htm|publisher=Tribune India|access-date=16 April 2014}}</ref>
He started his career as a child in ''[[Sunghursh|Sangharsh]]'' (1968), featuring [[Dilip Kumar]]. Dhawan acted in over 50 films.<ref>{{cite web|title=Actor Dilip Dhawan dead|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000216/main6.htm|publisher=Tribune India|access-date=16 April 2014}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
He acted as the hero in the movie ''[[Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan]]'' in 1978. He was also seen in the popular Topaz shaving blades advertisement in the early 1980s.
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''.<ref name=DeathIT>{{cite magazine |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=DIED |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/20000228-died-751132-2000-02-27 |magazine=[[India Today]] |location=New Delhi |publisher=[[Living Media]] |date=28 February 2000 |access-date=14 April 2024}}</ref> He also acted in films like ''[[Ek Baar Kaho]]'' (1980), ''[[Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai? (1980 film)|Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai]]'' (1980), ''[[Sazaye Maut]]'' (1981), ''[[Saaheb]]'' (1985), ''[[Dak Bangla (film)|Dak Bangla]]'' (1987), ''[[Hero Hiralal]]'' (1988), ''[[Swarg]]'' (1990), ''[[Izzatdaar]]'' (1990), ''[[Heena (film)|Heena]]'' (1991), ''[[Madhosh (1994 film)|Madhosh]]'' (1994), ''[[Yash (film)|Yash]]'' (1996), ''[[Virasat (1997 film)|Virasat]]'' (1997), ''[[Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United]]'' (1999) and ''[[Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya]]'' (2000).


Best known for his role as "Guru" in the television serial ''[[Nukkad]]'', Dhawan also acted in serials such as ''Janam'', ''Deewar'' and ''Tere Mere Sapne''. He was a well-known movie actor, known for mostly supporting roles (and a few major roles) in ''[[Ek Baar Kaho]]'' (1980), ''[[Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai]]'' (1980), ''[[Sazaye Maut]]'' (1981), ''[[Saaheb]]'' (1985), ''[[Dak Bangla (film)|Dak Bangla]]'' (1987), ''[[Hero Hiralal]]'' (1988), ''[[Swarg]]'' (1990), ''[[Izzatdaar]]'' (1990), ''[[Heena (film)|Heena]]'' (1991), ''[[Madhosh (1994 film)|Madhosh]]'' (1994), ''[[Yash (film)|Yash]]'' (1996), ''[[Virasat (1997 film)|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 (film)|Saath Saath]]'', in 1982.
 
He was also the producer of the movie ''[[Saath Saath (film)|Saath Saath]]'', in 1982.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
He was the son of character actor [[Krishan Dhawan]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Take-2: 50 Films That Deserve a New Audience |date=1 October 2015 |publisher=Hay House, Inc |isbn=9789384544850 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JEqwDAAAQBAJ&q=Krishan+Dhawan+dilip&pg=PT239 |access-date=8 August 2020}}</ref> He died on 15 February 2000, in Mumbai, at the age of 45, of a heart attack.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dilip Dhawan Biography|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0223523/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm|publisher=IMDb|access-date=16 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Film and television actor Dilip Dhawan dies of a heart attack in Mumbai|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/film-and-television-actor-dilip-dhawan-dies-of-a-heart-attack-in-mumbai/1/243546.html|publisher=India Today|access-date=16 April 2014}}</ref>
He was the son of character actor [[Krishan Dhawan]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Take-2: 50 Films That Deserve a New Audience |date=1 October 2015 |publisher=Hay House, Inc |isbn=9789384544850 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JEqwDAAAQBAJ&q=Krishan+Dhawan+dilip&pg=PT239 |access-date=8 August 2020}}</ref> He died on 15 February 2000, in [[Mumbai]], at the age of 45, of a heart attack.<ref name=DeathIT/>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===Films===
===Films===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Other notes
|-
|-
| 1968 || ''[[Sunghursh|Sangharsh]]'' || || Child artist
| 1968 || ''[[Sunghursh|Sangharsh]]'' || || Child artist
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| 1978 || ''[[Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan]]'' || Arvind Desai ||
| 1978 || ''[[Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan]]'' || Arvind Desai ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2" |1980 || ''[[Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai]]'' || Dominic Pinto ||  
|rowspan="2" |1980 || ''[[Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai? (1980 film)|Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai]]'' || Dominic Pinto ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Ek Baar Kaho (1980 film)|Ek Baar Kaho]]'' || ||  
|''[[Ek Baar Kaho (1980 film)|Ek Baar Kaho]]'' || ||  
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|rowspan="2"|1982 || ''[[Aagman]]'' ||  ||  
|rowspan="2"|1982 || ''[[Aagman]]'' ||  ||  
|-
|-
| ''[[Meri Kahani]]'' || ||
| ''Meri Kahani'' || ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|1983 || ''[[Bade Dilwala]]'' || Dr Ali Khan ||  
|rowspan="2"|1983 || ''[[Bade Dilwala]]'' || Dr Ali Khan ||  
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|1987|| ''[[Dak Bangla]]''|| ||
|1987|| ''[[Dak Bangla]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|1988|| ''[[Hero Hiralal]]'' ||  Robin - Autorickshaw driver ||
|1988|| ''[[Hero Hiralal]]'' ||  Robin – Autorickshaw driver ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|1989 || ''[[Shiva (1990 film)|Shiva]]'' || Shiva's brother ||
|rowspan="2"|1989 || ''[[Shiva (1990 film)|Shiva]]'' || Shiva's brother ||
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| ''Rasmon Ki Zanjeer'' || ||
| ''Rasmon Ki Zanjeer'' || ||
|-
|-
|2000 || ''[[Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya]]'' || Rohit Kumar ||
|2000 || ''[[Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya]]'' || Rohit Kumar || Posthumous release
|}
|}


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! Year !! Serial !! Role !! Channel !! Notes
! Year !! Serial !! Role !! Channel !! Notes
|-
|-
|1986-87 || ''[[Nukkad]]'' || Guru || [[DD National]] ||
|1986–87 || ''[[Nukkad]]'' || Guru || [[DD National]] ||
|-
|-
|1992-1993 || ''[[Pukar (1992 TV series)|Pukar]]'' || || ||
|1992–1993 || ''[[Pukar (1992 TV series)|Pukar]]'' || || ||
|-
|-
|1993 || ''Log Kya Kahengay'' || || ||
|1993 || ''Log Kya Kahengay'' || || ||
|-
|-
|1993–94
|''Naya Nukkad''
|Guru
|
|Sequel to ''Nukkad''
|-
|1993–94
|Dillagi
|GM of office
|Zee TV
|
|-
|1998
|One 2 ka 4
|
|Zee TV
|
|}
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Latest revision as of 22:03, 17 January 2026

Dilip Dhawan
Born1955 (1955)
Died15 February 2000(2000-02-15) (aged 44–45)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active1968–2000

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 | edit source]

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 | edit source]

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 | edit source]

Films[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role 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 Posthumous release

Television[edit | edit source]

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
1993–94 Dillagi GM of office Zee TV
1998 One 2 ka 4 Zee TV

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Actor Dilip Dhawan dead". Tribune India. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "DIED". India Today. New Delhi: Living Media. 28 February 2000. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  3. ↑ 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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