David Dhawan
Born: 1960-08-16 in Agartala, Tripura, India
Known For: Directing
Biography
David Dhawan (born Rajinder Dhawan; 16 August 1951) is an Indian director of Hindi films. Dhawan started off as an editor in Saaransh in 1984 before moving into directing. He specialises in directing comedy films. His 1993 film Aankhen, starring Govinda, Chunky Pandey and Kader Khan, was highly successful at the box office, and earned him his first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Director. Another successful film was Shola Aur Shabnam. His 2007 film Partner was successful. Dhawan is on the board of Asian Academy of Film & Television and Asian School of Media Studies where he has been honoured with an academy award by Sandeep Marwah.
Filmography
2026
- Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai ... (Director)
2025
- The Roshans as Self
2024
- The Great Indian Kapil Show as Self
2020
- Coolie No. 1 ... (Director)
2017
- Judwaa 2 ... (Director)
2014
- The Anupam Kher Show as Himself
- Main Tera Hero ... (Director)
2013
- Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- Chashme Baddoor ... (Director)
2011
- Rascals ... (Director)
2009
- Do Knot Disturb ... (Director)
2008
- 10 Ka Dum as Himself
2007
- Partner ... (Screenplay)
2005
- Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? ... (Director)
- Shaadi No. 1 ... (Director)
2004
- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi ... (Director)
2003
- Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook ... (Director)
2002
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- Yeh Hai Jalwa ... (Director)
- Chor Machaaye Shor ... (Director)
- Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin ... (Director)
2001
- Jodi No. 1 ... (Director)
- Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta ... (Director)
2000
- Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge ... (Director)
- Chal Mere Bhai ... (Director)
- Kunwara ... (Director)
1999
- Biwi No.1 ... (Director)
- Haseena Maan Jaayegi ... (Director)
1998
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Himself
- Gharwali Baharwali ... (Director)
1997
- Judwaa ... (Director)
- Hero No. 1 ... (Director)
- Deewana Mastana ... (Director)
- Banarasi Babu ... (Director)
- Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi ... (Director)
1996
- Loafer ... (Director)
- Saajan Chale Sasural ... (Director)
1995
- Coolie No. 1 ... (Director)
- Yaraana ... (Director)
- Pokiri Raja ... (Story)
1994
- Andaz ... (Director)
- Raja Babu ... (Director)
- Eena Meena Deeka ... (Director)
1993
- Aankhen ... (Director)
1992
- Shola Aur Shabnam ... (Director)
- Bol Radha Bol ... (Director)
1989
- Taaqatwar ... (Director)
- Gola Barood ... (Editor)
- Aag Ka Gola ... (Director)
- Jurrat ... (Editor)
1988
- Hum Farishte Nahin ... (Editor)
1987
- Naam O Nishan ... (Editor)
1986
- Saveray Wali Gaadi ... (Editor)
1984
- Farishta ... (Editor)
1983
- Lovers ... (Editor)
1982
- Saath Saath ... (Editor)
1981
- Love Story ... (Editor)
- Saajan Ki Saheli ... (Editor)