This superstar’s son waited for many years for a lead role, failed to achieve stardom even after 35 films, his father was…, he is…
GH News March 17, 2025 10:06 AM

In the history of entertainment business star kids have always been a debatable topic while many see the bright side of it a few also take a quick check at the talent of the outsiders. Star kids of Bollywood have always made the headlines be it Dharmendras sons Sunny Deol Bobby Deol or Amitabh Bachchans son Abhishek Bachchan or Rishi Kapoors son Ranbir Kapoor. While many of them get to see the daylight and earn in their profession there is another star kid who did not get enough recognition in the film industry. He struggled all the way to find himself in the lead role despite his father being one of the veteran actors of Hindi cinema. Read on to find more details.
This actor failed to become a superstar. While many get a flashback after seeing him in many films popularly known for playing side roles. In several films you might have spotted him playing villain roles. The actor in question is none other than Dilip Dhawan. His father Krishna Dhawan was a veteran actor in the Hindi cinema. Following the foot path of his father Dilip ventured into the entertainment industry to become a superstar. However destiny had planned something else for him his wish of becoming a superstar never turned into a reality.
Despite playing so many side roles and becoming an antagonist Dilip Dhawan spent his entire acting career playing supporting roles in films. His dream of
becoming a hero was never accomplished. For the unversed Dilip Dhawan started his started his career as a child artist he was first seen along with actor Dilip Kumar in the film Sangharsh in 1968. In a career spanning 32 years he worked in more than 35 films. During this time he appeared in side roles in many popular films
Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dasta
Daak Bangla
Shiva
Swarg
Heena
Tehalka
Virasat
Hum Sath Sath Hain
Not only this Dilip Dhawan had also worked on the small screen too. Apart from films he was widely known for playing in Doordarshans TV serial Nukkad. He also starred in soap operas like Pukar Log Kya Kahenge and Naya Nukkad. However Dilip Kumars death at the age of 45 was a big shock to the film fraternity. The actor died on 15 February 2000. Of course he could not become a superstar but he is still remembered for his charismatic acting.