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David Dhawan

Known for: Directing

Biography: 1955-08-16 (69 years old)

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 73

Movies 69

Director 47

TV Shows 4

self 4

Writer 2

Director

David Dhawan

Biography

Filmography

all 73

Movies 69

Director 47

TV Shows 4

self 4

Writer 2

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2025)

Coolie No. 1 (2020)

Judwaa 2 (2017)

The Anupam Kher Show (2014)

Main Tera Hero (2014)

Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013)

Chashme Baddoor (2013)

Rascals (2011)

Do Knot Disturb (2009)

10 Ka Dum (2008)

Partner (2007)

New Délire (2007)

Shaadi No. 1 (2005)

Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005)

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)

Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003)

Chor Machaaye Shor (2002)

Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)

Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002)

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002)

Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)

Jodi No. 1 (2001)

Kunwara (2000)

Chal Mere Bhai (2000)

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)

Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)

Biwi No.1 (1999)

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)

Gharwali Baharwali (1998)

Deewana Mastana (1997)

Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997)

Banarasi Babu (1997)

Hero No. 1 (1997)

Judwaa (1997)

Loafer (1996)

Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)

Yaraana (1995)

Coolie No. 1 (1995)

Pokiri Raja (1995)

Eena Meena Deeka (1994)

Andaz (1994)

Raja Babu (1994)

Aankhen (1993)

Bol Radha Bol (1992)

Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)

Aandhiyan (1990)

Swarg (1990)

Aag Ka Gola (1989)

Jurrat (1989)

Gola Barood (1989)

Taaqatwar (1989)

Hum Farishte Nahin (1988)

Insaaf (1987)

Raahee (1987)

Naam O Nishan (1987)

Mera Haque (1986)

Naam (1986)

Sultanat (1986)

Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986)

Jaan Ki Baazi (1985)

Alag Alag (1985)

Laila (1984)

Saaransh (1984)

Farishta (1984)

Souten (1983)

Lovers (1983)

Saath Saath (1982)

Love Story (1981)

Saajan Ki Saheli (1981)

Saajan Bina Suhagan (1981)

Oh Bewafaa (1980)

Known For
Directing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1955-08-16 (69 years old)

Birth Place
Jalandhar, India

Children
Rohit Dhawan, Varun Dhawan

Siblings
Anil Dhawan

Citizenships
India

Also Known As
David Dhavan, डेविड धवन, डेविड धवन