Dan Dhanoa

Dan Dhanoa (born Inderpreet Singh Dhanoa) [1] is a former Indian film actor and a sailor (master mariner) in the Merchant Navy.

Dan Dhanoa
Born
Inderpreet Singh Dhanoa

Chandigarh
OccupationModel
Film actor
Sailor
Years active1984–present

He is known mostly for portraying cult villainous roles in Hindi cinema in the 1980s and 1990s, in about 100 films, such as Mard (1984), Karma (1986), Tridev (1989) and Sanam Bewafa (1991).

He was brought into the film industry by actor/director Feroz Khan, but made his debut in the Manmohan Desai film Mard as the main villain, opposite Amitabh Bachchan.

Personal life

In 1986, he was first married to Nikii Waalia. Their son Gobind Singh Dhanoa (a.k.a. Tarzan) was born in 1987. Tarzan is a Cinematographer by profession.

Later in 2007, he married an actor and classical dancer (Kathak from Jaipur Gharana), Nandita Puri.[2][3][4]

He is an alumnus of The Doon School in Dehradun (1974 batch).[1] An avid traveller, now settled in Chandigarh where he indulges in his passion for gardening, collecting art & artifacts.

Filmography
  • 2020 - Soorarai Pottru
  • 1997 - Dharma Karma
  • 1996 – Ajay as Roopesh's Friend
  • 1994 – Chauraha as Snaky
  • 1993 – Izzat Ki Roti as Babu Harami
  • 1992 – Apradhi as Baadshah
  • 1992 – Deedar as Chhadha
  • 1992 – Aaj Ka Goonda Raj as Police Inspector
  • 1992 – Tahalka as Jelu
  • 1992 – Kamsin
  • 1992 – Jungle Ka Beta
  • 1992 – Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul
  • 1992 – Vishwatma as Majhla Nilu
  • 1992 – Naseebwaala as Rocky (Casino Manager)
  • 1992 – Virodhi as Sub-Inspector
  • 1991 – Phool Aur Kaante as Drug Dealer
  • 1991 – Sanam Bewafa as Shaukat Khan
  • 1991 – Trinetra as Singhania's assistant
  • 1990 – Shubhayathra (Malayalam)
  • 1990 – Chor Pe Mor as Moti
  • 1990 – Paap Ki Kamaee
  • 1990 – Amiri Garibi as Jaggu
  • 1990 – Sheshnaag
  • 1989 – Shehzaade as Roshan Singh's Son
  • 1989 – Gola Barood as Jack
  • 1989 – Tridev as Ganga/Ram Avtar
  • 1989 – Abhimanyu
  • 1989 – Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá as Billo
  • 1989 – Apna Desh Paraye Log
  • 1989 – Ghabrahat
  • 1989 – Dost Garibon Ka as Dan
  • 1988 – Laal Dupatta Malmal Ka as Badri
  • 1988 – Woh Phir Aayegi
  • 1988 – Shahenshah
  • 1988 – Shera Shamshera
  • 1988 – Mardangi
  • 1988 – Zalzala as Moti Singh
  • 1988 – Mandhi Shagana Di (Punjabi)
  • 1987 – Awam as Dayal
  • 1987 – Dacait as Badri Singh
  • 1987 – Abhishek (video)
  • 1987 – Apne Apne as Sudhir
  • 1987 – Param Dharam
  • 1987 – Watan Ke Rakhwale as Naresh R. Puri
  • 1986 – Dahleez
  • 1986 – Karma Indian Army officer in BSO's prison
  • 1986 – Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha - Johnny Seth
  • 1985 – Jaan Ki Baazi
  • 1984 - Mard - Danny Dyer

References
  1. "Girl Doscos - unbelievable, but true". The Tribune. 23 October 2010.
  2. "The Tribune Lifestyle". The Tribune. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  3. Dan Dhona Yahoo Movies.
  4. Dan Dhanoa IMDb.
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