David Dhawan

Director

Born August 16, 1960 in Agartala, Tripura, India

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.

Directed

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Film, 2026
Coolie No. 1
Film, 2020
Judwaa 2
Film, 2017
Main Tera Hero
Film, 2014
Chashme Baddoor
Film, 2013
Rascals
Film, 2011
Do Knot Disturb
Film, 2009
Partner
Film, 2007
Shaadi No. 1
Film, 2005
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
Film, 2005
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Film, 2004
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
Film, 2003
Chor Machaaye Shor
Film, 2002
Yeh Hai Jalwa
Film, 2002
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Film, 2002
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
Film, 2001
Jodi No. 1
Film, 2001
Kunwara
Film, 2000
Chal Mere Bhai
Film, 2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Film, 2000
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Film, 1999
Biwi No.1
Film, 1999
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Film, 1998
Gharwali Baharwali
Film, 1998
Deewana Mastana
Film, 1997
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
Film, 1997
Banarasi Babu
Film, 1997
Hero No. 1
Film, 1997
Judwaa
Film, 1997
Loafer
Film, 1996