
David Dhawan
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.
Acting (1 movie)
Directing (44 movies)

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2004

Do Knot Disturb
2009

Partner
2007

Coolie No. 1
1995

Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
2005

Rascals
2011

Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
2002

Aankhen
1993

Shola Aur Shabnam
1992

Deewana Mastana
1997
Jurrat
1989

Yeh Hai Jalwa
2002

Judwaa
1997

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000

Biwi No.1
1999

Chal Mere Bhai
2000

Chashme Baddoor
2013

Saajan Chale Sasural
1996

Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
2003

Swarg
1990

Main Tera Hero
2014

Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
2001

Loafer
1996

Aandhiyan
1990

Shaadi No. 1
2005

Haseena Maan Jaayegi
1999

Hero No. 1
1997

Andaz
1994

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
1998

Taaqatwar
1989

Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
1997

Gola Barood
1989

Judwaa 2
2017

Jodi No. 1
2001

Banarasi Babu
1997

Bol Radha Bol
1992

Raja Babu
1994

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026

Aag Ka Gola
1989

Gharwali Baharwali
1998

Kunwara
2000

Coolie No. 1
2020

Chor Machaaye Shor
2002

Yaraana
1995
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Shaadi No. 1 | 2005 | Writer |
| Partner | 2007 | Screenplay |
| Judwaa 2 | 2017 | Screenplay |