Trivia

Was a sworn enemy of Mazhar Khan.

Former wife Nikii Waalia opened her own spa in Los Angeles called BioCellar. They specialize in all beauty products.

Was involved with Katy Irani. ( Neelam's aunt).

Was involved with Dilip Kumar 's niece Rubaina Khan. Rubaina was once married to Mazhar Khan. Her son Azhar Khan is a actor in Hollywood.

Was discovered by Feroz Khan in 1983. Feroz wanted to cast him as the main villain in his international movie Janbaaz. Dan was in the Navy and was not interested in acting. Feroz told him to leaving the training and grooming to him. After 6 months Feroz decided to shelve the international project Janbaaz and start a new one with a new star cast. He told Dan he did not have a good role for him so he did not want to waste him. That is when Manmohan Desai signed Dan for Mard.

Quit films as he felt he was doing same kind of roles and turned back to his Navy job.

Debut film was Mard 1985.

Shot for a Tamil film Soorarai Pottru 2020 after more than 20 years where his character was modeled on Vijay Mallaya.

After quitting acted he became a sailor, Captain Dan Dhanoa.

Had quit Merchant Navy at early age for films.In 2000 he joined back after he quit films.

Quit films in late 90s when producers were acting under professional towards him.

Belongs to a family of army background.

Met Feroze Khan during the golden jubilee celebration of Qurabani who decided to launch him in his next but the film got shelved.

Feroze Khan gave him the name Dan.

Father of Bollywood actor, director Gobind Singh Dhanoa.

Partner of Bollywood actress Nandita Puri.

Former wife Nikii Waalia was married to actor Vijayendra Ghatge in the 1980's. She acted in the film Cobra (1980), Ratnadeep (1979), Karate (1983) and many more.

Former wife Nikii Waalia is often confused with another actress Niki Walia.This due to them having the same name.

Sister named Gurpreet Kaur Mano.

Met Feroze Khan during Silver Jubliee function of Qurbani 1980 who then decided to launch him as main villain in his film.But unfortunately the film got shelved.

Final film was Dharma Karma 19997.