Always mistaken as the brother of Anil Dhawan and David Dhawan due to his last name.
Son of actor Krishan Dhawan and Munni Dhawan who was from the film fraternity. Munni Dhawan was director Bhappie Soni's sister. They were adopted by Prithviraj Kapoor as children.
Was producing and directing the shelved film "Hosh" (1983) Starring Dilip Dhawan, Niharika,Benjamin Gilani,Tom Alter,Salim Ghouse,.