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David Dhawan
Born
16 August 1960
Place
Agartala, Tripura, India
Directing

David Dhawan

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.

As director

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

2026 · Director
Coolie No. 1

Coolie No. 1

2020 · Director
Judwaa 2

Judwaa 2

2017 · Director
Main Tera Hero

Main Tera Hero

2014 · Director
Chashme Baddoor

Chashme Baddoor

2013 · Director
Rascals

Rascals

2011 · Director
Do Knot Disturb

Do Knot Disturb

2009 · Director
Partner

Partner

2007 · Director
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?

Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?

2005 · Director
Shaadi No. 1

Shaadi No. 1

2005 · Director
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

2004 · Director
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook

Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook

2003 · Director
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin

Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin

2002 · Director
Yeh Hai Jalwa

Yeh Hai Jalwa

2002 · Director
Chor Machaaye Shor

Chor Machaaye Shor

2002 · Director
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta

Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta

2001 · Director
Jodi No. 1

Jodi No. 1

2001 · Director
Chal Mere Bhai

Chal Mere Bhai

2000 · Director
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge

2000 · Director
Kunwara

Kunwara

2000 · Director
Biwi No.1

Biwi No.1

1999 · Director
Haseena Maan Jaayegi

Haseena Maan Jaayegi

1999 · Director
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

1998 · Director
Gharwali Baharwali

Gharwali Baharwali

1998 · Director
Deewana Mastana

Deewana Mastana

1997 · Director
Judwaa

Judwaa

1997 · Director
Hero No. 1

Hero No. 1

1997 · Director
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi

Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi

1997 · Director
Banarasi Babu

Banarasi Babu

1997 · Director
Saajan Chale Sasural

Saajan Chale Sasural

1996 · Director

As actor

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

1998 · Himself