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 |