Directing

David Dhawan

Born 1960-08-16 · 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.

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Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Director
2026
The Roshans
as Self
2025
The Great Indian Kapil Show
as Self
2024
Coolie No. 1
Director
2020
Judwaa 2
Director
2017
Judwaa 2
Screenplay
2017
Judwaa 2
Story
2017
The Anupam Kher Show
as Himself
2014
Main Tera Hero
Director
2014
Comedy Nights with Kapil
as Self
2013
Chashme Baddoor
Director
2013
Rascals
Director
2011
Do Knot Disturb
Director
2009
10 Ka Dum
as Himself
2008
Partner
Screenplay
2007
Partner
Director
2007
Shaadi No. 1
Director
2005
Shaadi No. 1
Writer
2005
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
Director
2005
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Director
2004
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
Director
2003
Chor Machaaye Shor
Director
2002
Yeh Hai Jalwa
Director
2002
Yeh Hai Jalwa
Editor
2002
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Director
2002
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Editor
2002
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as Himself
2002
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
Director
2001
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
Story
2001
Jodi No. 1
Director
2001
Jodi No. 1
Editor
2001
Kunwara
Director
2000
Chal Mere Bhai
Director
2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Director
2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Editor
2000
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Director
1999
Biwi No.1
Director
1999
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
as Himself
1998
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Director
1998
Gharwali Baharwali
Director
1998
Deewana Mastana
Director
1997
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
Director
1997
Banarasi Babu
Director
1997
Hero No. 1
Director
1997
Judwaa
Director
1997
Loafer
Director
1996
Saajan Chale Sasural
Director
1996
Yaraana
Director
1995
Coolie No. 1
Director
1995
Pokiri Raja
Story
1995
Eena Meena Deeka
Director
1994
Andaz
Director
1994
Raja Babu
Director
1994
Aankhen
Director
1993
Bol Radha Bol
Director
1992
Shola Aur Shabnam
Director
1992
Aandhiyan
Director
1990
Swarg
Director
1990
Swarg
Editor
1990
Jurrat
Editor
1989
Jurrat
Director
1989
Aag Ka Gola
Director
1989
Gola Barood
Editor
1989
Gola Barood
Director
1989
Taaqatwar
Director
1989
Taaqatwar
Scenario Writer
1989
Taaqatwar
Editor
1989
Hum Farishte Nahin
Editor
1988
Naam O Nishan
Editor
1987
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Editor
1986
Farishta
Editor
1984
Lovers
Editor
1983
Saath Saath
Editor
1982
Love Story
Editor
1981
Saajan Ki Saheli
Editor
1980
Biwi No. 1
Director
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Shaadi No. 1
Director
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