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
- Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin ... (Director)
- Chor Machaaye Shor ... (Director)
- Yeh Hai Jalwa ... (Director)
2001
- Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta ... (Director)
- Jodi No. 1 ... (Director)
2000
- Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge ... (Director)
- Chal Mere Bhai ... (Director)
- Kunwara ... (Director)
1999
- Haseena Maan Jaayegi ... (Director)
- Biwi No.1 ... (Director)
1998
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Himself
- Gharwali Baharwali ... (Director)
1997
- Judwaa ... (Director)
- Deewana Mastana ... (Director)
- Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi ... (Director)
- Hero No. 1 ... (Director)
- Banarasi Babu ... (Director)
1996
- Saajan Chale Sasural ... (Director)
- Loafer ... (Director)
1995
- Pokiri Raja ... (Story)
- Yaraana ... (Director)
- Coolie No. 1 ... (Director)
1994
- Raja Babu ... (Director)
- Andaz ... (Director)
- Eena Meena Deeka ... (Director)
1993
- Aankhen ... (Director)
1992
- Shola Aur Shabnam ... (Director)
- Bol Radha Bol ... (Director)
1989
- Aag Ka Gola ... (Director)
- Taaqatwar ... (Director)
- Gola Barood ... (Editor)
- 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)