British Actors You Should Know: Sacha Dhawan
Sacha Dhawan has been diligently making a name for himself in the television world since he was just twelve years old. He was born and raised in Manchester by parents from Punjab, India. There, he studied theater from a young age and started landing television roles as a preteen. Dhawan began his career by starring in several shows for young audiences, like ITV’s Out of Sight and Weirdster College.
Since his promising start, his career has grown exponentially, with Dhawan appearing in British television mainstays from Line of Duty to Doctor Who. He’s even made a name for himself in the biggest franchise on the other side of the pond, starring as supervillain Davos in Marvel’s Iron Fist. Though perhaps best known for his villainous roles, Dhawan resists typecasting. His roles run the full spectrum from evil masterminds to pathetic losers to absolute sweethearts.
He has spoken openly about his experience with anxiety and Chron’s disease, the stigma against expressing emotions, and asking for help as a man. A bonus tidbit about Dhawan: He is in a relationship with the equally successful Anjli Mohindra (The Lazarus Project, The Suspect). They even have a few matching credits, including stints in Doctor Who and co-starring in the memoir-turned-film The Boy with the Topknot (sadly unavailable to watch in the US).
