David Dhawan
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.
Directed (47)
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