DAVID DHAWAN

David Dhawan
David Dhawan
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: August 16, 1960
Place of Birth: Agartala, Tripura, India

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

Starring

2025·
The Roshans
Self
2014·
The Anupam Kher Show
Himself
2013·
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2008·
10 Ka Dum
Himself
2002·
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
1998·
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Himself

Production

2026·
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Story, Director
TBA·
Shaadi No. 1
Director
TBA·
Biwi No. 1
Director
2020·
Coolie No. 1
Director
2017·
Judwaa 2
Screenplay, Story, Director
2014·
Main Tera Hero
Director
2013·
Chashme Baddoor
Director
2011·
Rascals
Director
2009·
Do Knot Disturb
Director
2007·
Partner
Director, Screenplay
2005·
Shaadi No. 1
Writer, Director
2005·
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
Director
2004·
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Director
2003·
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
Director
2002·
Chor Machaaye Shor
Director
2002·
Yeh Hai Jalwa
Editor, Director
2002·
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Editor, Director
2001·
Jodi No. 1
Editor, Director
2001·
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
Story, Director
2000·
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Editor, Director
2000·
Kunwara
Director
2000·
Chal Mere Bhai
Director
1999·
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Director
1999·
Biwi No.1
Director
1998·
Gharwali Baharwali
Director
1998·
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Director
1997·
Banarasi Babu
Director
1997·
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
Director
1997·
Hero No. 1
Director
1997·
Judwaa
Director
1997·
Deewana Mastana
Director
1996·
Loafer
Director
1996·
Saajan Chale Sasural
Director
1995·
Yaraana
Director
1995·
Pokiri Raja
Story
1995·
Coolie No. 1
Director
1994·
Eena Meena Deeka
Director
1994·
Raja Babu
Director
1994·
Andaz
Director
1993·
Aankhen
Director
1992·
Bol Radha Bol
Director
1992·
Shola Aur Shabnam
Director
1990·
Swarg
Editor, Director
1990·
Aandhiyan
Director
1989·
Aag Ka Gola
Director
1989·
Gola Barood
Editor, Director
1989·
Taaqatwar
Editor, Scenario Writer, Director
1989·
Jurrat
Editor, Director
1988·
Hum Farishte Nahin
Editor
1986·
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Editor
1984·
Farishta
Editor
1983·
Lovers
Editor
1982·
Saath Saath
Editor
1981·
Love Story
Editor
1981·
Saajan Ki Saheli
Editor