
Directing
Born August 16, 1960 · Agartala, Tripura, India
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.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026

Coolie No. 1
2020

Judwaa 2
2017

Main Tera Hero
2014

Chashme Baddoor
2013

Rascals
2011

Do Knot Disturb
2009

Partner
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

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

Eena Meena Deeka
1994

Andaz
1994

Raja Babu
1994

Aankhen
1993

Bol Radha Bol
1992

Shola Aur Shabnam
1992

Aandhiyan
1990

Swarg
1990
Jurrat
1989

Aag Ka Gola
1989

Gola Barood
1989

Taaqatwar
1989
Biwi No. 1
Shaadi No. 1