Personal Info
Known For - Actor
Gender - Male
Religion - Hinduism
Date of Birth - 27 November 1950 ( 74 Years Years old)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Anil Dhawan
Actor
Biography
As of 2025, Anil Dhawan holds an estimated net worth of ₹55 crore (~$6.8 million), built over a 50‑year career in Hindi cinema and television. He earns per‑project fees for TV roles (around ₹5–10 lakh per episode) and benefits from long‑run royalties. His debut came with the bold drama *Chetna* (1970), followed by the TV serial *Kora Kagaz* in 1998. He's featured in major films of the 1970s–80s—like *Piya Ka Ghar*, *Annadata*, *Hawas*, *Do Raha*—and reappeared notably in *Andhadhun* (2018) and *Coolie No. 1* (2020). As the elder brother of director David Dhawan and uncle to Varun and Rohit Dhawan, Anil remains a respected veteran of Hindi entertainment.
Lesser Known Facts
He studied acting at FTII, Pune alongside Jaya Bhaduri and Shatrughan Sinha.
His debut film *Chetna* was noted for its bold subject and still remembered for its impact.
He’s acted in over 150 film & TV projects, including hit television serials like *Parampara*, *Kkusum*, and *Roop‑Mard Ka Naya Swaroop*.