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 (2020)
Movie
Director
Judwaa 2 (2017)
Movie
6
Himself
The Anupam Kher Show (2014)
TV
Director
Main Tera Hero (2014)
Movie
1
Self
Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013)
TV
Director
Chashme Baddoor (2013)
Movie
6
Director
Rascals (2011)
Movie
Director
Do Knot Disturb (2009)
Movie
Himself
10 Ka Dum (2008)
TV
Director
Partner (2007)
Movie
4
Writer
New Délire (2007)
Movie
Director
Shaadi No. 1 (2005)
Movie
Director
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005)
Movie
Director
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
Movie
6
Director
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003)
Movie
Director
Chor Machaaye Shor (2002)
Movie
Director
Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
Movie
Director
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002)
Movie
Himself
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002)
TV
Director / Story
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)
Movie
Director
Jodi No. 1 (2001)
Movie
5.5
Director
Kunwara (2000)
Movie
Director
Chal Mere Bhai (2000)
Movie
Director
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
Movie
Director
Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
Movie
5
Director
Biwi No.1 (1999)
Movie
Director
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
Movie
6.38
Director
Gharwali Baharwali (1998)
Movie
Director
Deewana Mastana (1997)
Movie
Director
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997)
Movie
Director
Banarasi Babu (1997)
Movie
Director
Hero No. 1 (1997)
Movie
Director
Judwaa (1997)
Movie
6.57
Director
Loafer (1996)
Movie
Director
Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)
Movie
Director
Yaraana (1995)
Movie
Director
Coolie No. 1 (1995)
Movie
Writer
Pokiri Raja (1995)
Movie
Director
Eena Meena Deeka (1994)
Movie
Director
Andaz (1994)
Movie
Director
Raja Babu (1994)
Movie
Director
Aankhen (1993)
Movie
Director
Bol Radha Bol (1992)
Movie
Director
Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
Movie
Director
Aandhiyan (1990)
Movie
Director
Swarg (1990)
Movie
Director
Aag Ka Gola (1989)
Movie
Director
Jurrat (1989)
Movie
Director
Gola Barood (1989)
Movie
Director
Taaqatwar (1989)
Movie
Editor
Hum Farishte Nahin (1988)
Movie
Editor
Mera Haque (1986)
Movie
Editor
Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986)
Movie
Editor
Laila (1984)
Movie
Editor
Farishta (1984)
Movie
Editor
Souten (1983)
Movie
Editor
Lovers (1983)
Movie
Editor
Saath Saath (1982)
Movie
Editor
Love Story (1981)
Movie
Editor
Saajan Ki Saheli (1981)
Movie
Editor
Saajan Bina Suhagan (1981)
Movie
Director
Biwi No. 1
Movie
Director
Shaadi No. 1
Movie
Ratings
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2020
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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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