Indian actor
Dilip Dhawan |
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| Born | 1955 (1955) |
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| Died | 15 February 2000(2000-02-15) (aged 44–45)
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| Occupation | Actor |
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| Years active | 1968 – 2000 |
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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
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
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
Films
Television
| Year |
Serial |
Role |
Channel |
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| 1986-87 |
Nukkad |
Guru |
DD National |
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| 1992-1993 |
Pukar |
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| 1993 |
Log Kya Kahengay |
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| 1993-94
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Naya Nukkad
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Guru
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Sequel to Nukkad
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References
