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.
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. 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. He died on 15 February 2000, in Mumbai, at the age of 45, of a heart attack.
Filmography Films 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 movie1990 Chhottur Pratishodh Bengali filmSwarg Ravi Izzatdaar Tony 1991 Henna Razzak 1992 Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rahenge TahalkaCaptain Wilson D'Costa1993 Hum Hain Kamaal Ke Manish 1994 Madhosh Chauraha Raman 1996Aurat Aurat Aurat Yash Balraj Sahay 1997 Virasat Shakti's brother 1998 Badmash 1999Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail Hum Saath-Saath Hain Anurag Rasmon Ki Zanjeer 2000 Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya Rohit Kumar Posthumous release
Television Year Serial Role Channel Notes1986–87 Nukkad Guru DD National 1992–1993 Pukar 1993 Log Kya Kahengay 1993–94Naya NukkadGuruSequel to Nukkad1993–94DillagiGM of officeZee TV1998One 2 ka 4Zee TV
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