Anil Dhawan
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Anil Dhawan is an Indian film and television actor, most known for his debut film, Chetna (1970) and Piya Ka Ghar (1972). He is memorable in the silver screen for the song Yeh Jeevan Hai in the movie Piya Ka Ghar (1972) with actress Jaya Bhaduri. The music was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal and sung by Kishore Kumar. He worked in a string of unconventional movies between late 1960s and early 1970s, which perhaps would have been better appreciated in some other era, such as Chetna, Yauwan, Piya Ka Ghar, and Annadata. Now turned activist, Dhawan was part of Anna Hazare camp in his crusade against corruption in Indian public life. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anil Dhawan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Anil Dhawan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anil Dhawan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Chetna, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Anil Dhawan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anil Dhawan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anil Dhawan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Match Of Life | Viraj's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | 48 Kos | Dhani Ram | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | Mahendra Pratap Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Andhadhun | Pramod Sinha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Himmatwala | Savitri's Husband | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Rascals | Prithviraj Rana | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kyon Ki... | Deepak Jagannath Sharma | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Shikaar | Suraj Nagpal | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Tujhe Meri Kasam | Girija's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Waah! Tera Kya Kehna | Meena's dad | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jodi No. 1 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Chal Mere Bhai | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Papa the Great | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Police Commissioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet | Surjit | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi | Bose Babu | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Tarazu | Raj Yadav (Ram's brother) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Vinod Kumar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hero No. 1 | Jeevan Nath | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Loafer | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Yaraana | Dr. Rashid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Teesra Kaun? | Anil Saxena | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Khuddar | Press Reporter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Ekka Raja Rani | Pasha | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Geet | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Baaz | Colonel Verma / CBI Officer Eagle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Muskurahat | Gopal Srivastava | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Aakhri Cheekh | Anand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ajooba Kudrat Ka | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Khooni Panja | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Raiszaada | Actor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Aandhiyan | Vikram's lawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Purani Haveli | Raja | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Taaqatwar | Peter D'Mello | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Avinash | Deepak | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Mahfil | Advocate Ajay Kumar Saxena | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Saajan Ki Saheli | Anil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Oh Bewafaa | Vicky Kapoor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Laal Kuthi | Deepak | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Darwaza | Suraj Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Nagin | Kiran | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Anari | Amit Rai | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Hawas | Anil Kumar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Loafer | Anil Mehra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Honeymoon | Chandrakant | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Samjhauta | Gopal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Annadata | Arun | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Piya Ka Ghar | Ram Sharma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Chetna | Anil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Pret Atma | - | Flop | Similar → |
Anil Dhawan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anil Dhawan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anil Dhawan is "Chetna" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Anil Dhawan acted in?
Anil Dhawan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anil Dhawan?
Other notable films include "Muskurahat", "Andhadhun", and "Taaqatwar".