Dhawan

Dhawan is a surname associated with the Khatri caste found in Punjab, India.

Etymology
It is popularly believed to mean "runner" or "messenger" which is derived from the Sanskrit word "dhav" (to run). As per the historian R.C. Dogra, Dhawan translates to "messager of the battlefield". Before 1947, they were found in the districts of Lahore, Jhang, Lyallpur and Shahpur.

Notable people
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