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
all 63
Movies 59
Director 46
TV Shows 4
self 4
Writer 2
Director
![Coolie No. 1](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/294882-coolie-no-1.jpg)
Coolie No. 1 (2020)
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Director
![Judwaa 2](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/15589-judwaa-2.jpg)
Judwaa 2 (2017)
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6
Director
![Main Tera Hero](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/10337-main-tera-hero.jpg)
Main Tera Hero (2014)
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1
Director
![Chashme Baddoor](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/110547-chashme-baddoor.jpg)
Chashme Baddoor (2013)
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6
Director
![Rascals](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/66194-rascals.jpg)
Rascals (2011)
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Director
![Do Knot Disturb](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/79225-do-knot-disturb.jpg)
Do Knot Disturb (2009)
Movie
Himself
![10 Ka Dum](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/186403-10-ka-dum.jpg)
10 Ka Dum (2008)
TV
Director
![Partner](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/55297-partner.jpg)
Partner (2007)
Movie
4
Writer
![New Délire](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
New Délire (2007)
Movie
Director
![Shaadi No. 1](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/99535-shaadi-no-1.jpg)
Shaadi No. 1 (2005)
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Director
![Chor Machaaye Shor](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/91153-chor-machaaye-shor.jpg)
Chor Machaaye Shor (2002)
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Director
![Yeh Hai Jalwa](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/55326-yeh-hai-jalwa.jpg)
Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
Movie
Director / Story
![Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/85283-kyo-kii-main-jhuth-nahin-bolta.jpg)
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)
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Director
![Jodi No. 1](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/99517-jodi-no-1.jpg)
Jodi No. 1 (2001)
Movie
5.5
Director
![Kunwara](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/180903-kunwara.jpg)
Kunwara (2000)
Movie
Director
![Chal Mere Bhai](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/55328-chal-mere-bhai.jpg)
Chal Mere Bhai (2000)
Movie
Director
![Biwi No.1](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/55330-biwi-no-1.jpg)
Biwi No.1 (1999)
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Director
![Gharwali Baharwali](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/85327-gharwali-baharwali.jpg)
Gharwali Baharwali (1998)
Movie
Director
![Deewana Mastana](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/87989-deewana-mastana.jpg)
Deewana Mastana (1997)
Movie
Director
![Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/75256-mr-mrs-khiladi.jpg)
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997)
Movie
Director
![Banarasi Babu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/113742-banarasi-babu.jpg)
Banarasi Babu (1997)
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Director
![Hero No. 1](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/113206-hero-no-1.jpg)
Hero No. 1 (1997)
Movie
Director
![Judwaa](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/55332-judwaa.jpg)
Judwaa (1997)
Movie
6.57
Director
![Loafer](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/88040-loafer.jpg)
Loafer (1996)
Movie
Director
![Saajan Chale Sasural](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/180901-saajan-chale-sasural.jpg)
Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)
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Director
![Yaraana](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/151126-yaraana.jpg)
Yaraana (1995)
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Director
![Coolie No. 1](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/113722-coolie-no-1.jpg)
Coolie No. 1 (1995)
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Writer
![Pokiri Raja](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/549631-pokiri-raja.jpg)
Pokiri Raja (1995)
Movie
Director
![Eena Meena Deeka](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/741866-eena-meena-deeka.jpg)
Eena Meena Deeka (1994)
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Director
![Andaz](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/150300-andaz.jpg)
Andaz (1994)
Movie
Director
![Raja Babu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/113663-raja-babu.jpg)
Raja Babu (1994)
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Director
![Aankhen](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/149911-aankhen.jpg)
Aankhen (1993)
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Director
![Bol Radha Bol](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/110401-bol-radha-bol.jpg)
Bol Radha Bol (1992)
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Director
![Shola Aur Shabnam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/110369-shola-aur-shabnam.jpg)
Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
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Director
![Aandhiyan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/795201-aandhiyan.jpg)
Aandhiyan (1990)
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Director
![Swarg](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/117946-swarg.jpg)
Swarg (1990)
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Director
![Aag Ka Gola](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/113765-aag-ka-gola.jpg)
Aag Ka Gola (1989)
Movie
Director
![Jurrat](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Jurrat (1989)
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Director
![Gola Barood](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/362073-gola-barood.jpg)
Gola Barood (1989)
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Director
![Taaqatwar](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/99555-taaqatwar.jpg)
Taaqatwar (1989)
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Editor
![Mera Haque](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/530821-mera-haque.jpg)
Mera Haque (1986)
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Editor
![Laila](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/88032-laila.jpg)
Laila (1984)
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Editor
![Farishta](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/689380-farishta.jpg)
Farishta (1984)
Movie
Editor
![Souten](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/127739-souten.jpg)
Souten (1983)
Movie
Editor
![Lovers](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Lovers (1983)
Movie
Editor
![Saath Saath](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/340641-saath-saath.jpg)
Saath Saath (1982)
Movie
Editor
![Love Story](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/270977-love-story.jpg)
Love Story (1981)
Movie
Director
![Biwi No. 1](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Biwi No. 1
Movie
Director
![Shaadi No. 1](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Shaadi No. 1
Movie
Ratings
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Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1955-08-16 (68 years old)
Birth PlaceJalandhar, India
ChildrenRohit Dhawan, Varun Dhawan
SiblingsAnil Dhawan
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsDavid Dhavan, डेविड धवन, डेविड धवन
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