David Dhawan
Directing
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 53
Movies (47)
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai2026Directing
Coolie No. 12020Directing
Judwaa 22017Directing
Main Tera Hero2014Directing
Chashme Baddoor2013Directing
Rascals2011Directing
Do Knot Disturb2009Directing
Partner2007Directing
Shaadi No. 12005Directing
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?2005Directing
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi2004Directing
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook2003Directing
Chor Machaaye Shor2002Directing
Yeh Hai Jalwa2002Directing
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin2002Directing
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta2001Directing
Jodi No. 12001Directing
Kunwara2000Directing
Chal Mere Bhai2000Directing
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge2000Directing
Haseena Maan Jaayegi1999Directing
Biwi No.11999Directing
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan1998Himself
Gharwali Baharwali1998Directing
Deewana Mastana1997Directing
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi1997Directing
Banarasi Babu1997Directing
Hero No. 11997Directing
Judwaa1997Directing
Loafer1996Directing
Shows (6)
The Roshans2025Self
The Great Indian Kapil Show2024Self
The Anupam Kher Show2014Himself
Comedy Nights with Kapil2013Self
10 Ka Dum2008Himself- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai2002Himself