Anil Dhawan Co-Stars, Directors & Movies Together
Anil Dhawan's collaborators
Anil Dhawan's most frequent co-actor is Govinda — 4 shared credits. Paresh Rawal has stayed in Anil Dhawan's catalogue from 1994 to 2013 — a partnership that crosses decades. From 1980 (with Saawan Kumar Tak) to 2022 (with Pankaj Berry).
Director David Dhawan has helmed 3 films with Anil Dhawan (1990–1997).
As of June 2026.
Collaborator network
Top 12 collaborators by composite strength score. Distance reflects strength; edge thickness reflects film count; warmer edges are more recent.
Strongest pairings
The top five pairings sit close in score — small data shifts could re-order this list.
Top pairings compared
Govinda leads on film count, Himani Shivpuri on average rating, Pankaj Berry on recency — the four pull ahead on different metrics.
| Metric | Pankaj Berry | Paresh Rawal | Himani Shivpuri | Govinda |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Films together | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Avg rating | 4.7 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| First | 2022 | 1994 | 1997 | 1992 |
| Latest | 2022 | 2013 | 2011 | 1997 |
| Best film | Match Of Life | Hero No. 1 | Hero No. 1 | Hero No. 1 |
Top Co-Actors of Anil Dhawan
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Directors Who Worked with Anil Dhawan
Multi-decade partnerships
4 pairings have endured across two-plus decades — an unusually deep bench of long-term partners.
Most acclaimed pairings
Top-rated pairings with two or more films together.