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For the village in Yemen, see
Dhaʽwan .
Dhawan is a surname associated with the Khatri caste found in Punjab, India .[1]
Etymology
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It is popularly believed to mean "runner" or "messenger" which is derived from the Sanskrit word "dhav" (to run).[1] [2] Lahore , Jhang , Lyallpur and Shahpur .[3]
Notable people
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Notable people who bear the name, although they may not necessarily be connected to the caste group, include:
Anil Dhawan , Indian actor
Ashish Dhawan , Indian private equity investor and philanthropist
Ashita Dhawan , Indian television actress
Ashok Dhawan , Indian politician
Bhupender Dhawan , Indian weightlifter and coach
David Dhawan , Indian film director
Deepak Dhawan , Communist Activist of Punjab
Dilip Dhawan (1955-2000), Indian actor
Harmohan Dhawan , Indian politician and Former Member of Parliament
Ishaan Dhawan , Indian actor
Jyotsna Dhawan , Indian Indian Cell and Developmental Biologist
Krishan Dhawan (1926-1994), Indian actor
Mehar Chand Dhawan , Indian sprinter and triple jumper
Prem Dhawan (1923-2001), Indian lyricist
Raghav Dhawan , Indian cricketer
Rishi Dhawan , Indian cricketer
Robin Dhowan , 22nd Indian Navy Chief
R. K. Dhawan , Indian politician
Rohit Dhawan , Indian film director
Ruhanika Dhawan , Indian actress
Sabrina Dhawan , England-born Indian screenwriter
Sacha Dhawan , English actor
Satish Dhawan (1920-2002), Indian Aerospace engineer and Rocket Scientist
Shikhar Dhawan , Indian international cricketer
Shruti Dhawan , Indian tennis player
Varun Dhawan , Indian film actor
References
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^ Puri, Baij Nath (1988). The Khatris, a Socio-cultural Study
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