Director
David Dhawan
66 years · Agartala, Tripura, India · 52 films
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.
Best known for
Filmography 52
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026 · Director
Coolie No. 1
2020 · Director
On Sun Nxt
Judwaa 2
2017 · Director, Screenplay
Main Tera Hero
2014 · Director
On Hulu
Chashme Baddoor
2013 · Director
Rascals
2011 · Director
Do Knot Disturb
2009 · Director
On Plex
Partner
2007 · Screenplay, Director
Shaadi No. 1
2005 · Director, Writer
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
2005 · Director
On Hulu
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2004 · Director
On Plex
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
2003 · Director
On fuboTV
Chor Machaaye Shor
2002 · Director
Yeh Hai Jalwa
2002 · Director, Editor
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
2002 · Director, Editor
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
2001 · Director
On myfilmfriend
Jodi No. 1
2001 · Director, Editor
On Eros Now Select Apple TV channel
Kunwara
2000 · Director
On Tubi TV
Chal Mere Bhai
2000 · Director
On Hoopla
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000 · Director, Editor
On Hulu
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
1999 · Director
Biwi No.1
1999 · Director
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
1998 · Himself, Director
Gharwali Baharwali
1998 · Director