David Dhawan
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1960-08-16 (64 years old)
Place of Birth
Agartala, Tripura, India
David Dhawan
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.
Acting
(1998)
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
as Self (uncredited)
Crew
Biwi No. 1
Director
Shaadi No. 1
Director
(2025)
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Director
(2020)
Coolie No. 1
Director
(2017)
Judwaa 2
Director, Story, Screenplay
(2014)
Main Tera Hero
Director
(2013)
Chashme Baddoor
Director
(2011)
Rascals
Director
(2009)
Do Knot Disturb
Director
(2007)
Partner
Screenplay, Director
(2005)
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
Director
(2005)
Shaadi No. 1
Director, Writer
(2004)
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Director
(2003)
(2002)
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Director, Editor
(2002)
Yeh Hai Jalwa
Director, Editor
(2002)
Chor Machaaye Shor
Director
(2001)
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
Director, Story
(2001)
Jodi No. 1
Director, Editor
(2000)
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Director, Editor
(2000)
Chal Mere Bhai
Director
(2000)
Kunwara
Director
(1999)
Biwi No.1
Director
(1999)
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Director
(1998)
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Director
(1998)
Gharwali Baharwali
Director
(1997)
Deewana Mastana
Director
(1997)
Judwaa
Director
(1997)
Hero No. 1
Director
(1997)
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
Director
(1997)
Banarasi Babu
Director
(1996)
Saajan Chale Sasural
Director
(1996)
Loafer
Director
(1995)
Coolie No. 1
Director
(1995)
Pokiri Raja
Story
(1995)
Yaraana
Director
(1994)
Andaz
Director
(1994)
Raja Babu
Director
(1993)
Aankhen
Director
(1992)
Shola Aur Shabnam
Director
(1992)
Bol Radha Bol
Director
(1990)
Swarg
Director, Editor
(1990)
Aandhiyan
Director
(1989)
Jurrat
Director, Editor
(1989)
Taaqatwar
Director, Scenario Writer, Editor
(1989)
Gola Barood
Director, Editor
(1989)
Aag Ka Gola
Director
(1988)
Hum Farishte Nahin
Editor
(1986)
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Editor
(1984)
Farishta
Editor
(1983)
Lovers
Editor
(1982)
Saath Saath
Editor
(1981)
Saajan Ki Saheli
Editor
(1981)
Love Story
Editor