David Dhawan
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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Films (56)
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026 · Director
Coolie No. 1
2020 · Director
Judwaa 2
2017 · Director, Screenplay, Story
Main Tera Hero
2014 · Director
Chashme Baddoor
2013 · Director
Rascals
2011 · Director
Do Knot Disturb
2009 · Director
Partner
2007 · Screenplay, Director
Shaadi No. 1
2005 · Director, Writer
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
2005 · Director
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2004 · Director
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
2003 · Director
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, Story
Jodi No. 1
2001 · Director, Editor
Kunwara
2000 · Director
Chal Mere Bhai
2000 · Director
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000 · Director, Editor
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
1999 · Director
Biwi No.1
1999 · Director
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
1998 · Himself, Director
Gharwali Baharwali
1998 · Director
Deewana Mastana
1997 · Director
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
1997 · Director
Banarasi Babu
1997 · Director
Hero No. 1
1997 · Director
Judwaa
1997 · Director
Loafer
1996 · Director
Saajan Chale Sasural
1996 · Director
Yaraana
1995 · Director
Coolie No. 1
1995 · Director
Pokiri Raja
1995 · Story
Eena Meena Deeka
1994 · Director
Andaz
1994 · Director
Raja Babu
1994 · Director
Aankhen
1993 · Director
Bol Radha Bol
1992 · Director
Shola Aur Shabnam
1992 · Director
Aandhiyan
1990 · Director
Swarg
1990 · Director, Editor
Jurrat
1989 · Editor, Director
Aag Ka Gola
1989 · Director
Gola Barood
1989 · Editor, Director
Taaqatwar
1989 · Director, Scenario Writer, Editor
Hum Farishte Nahin
1988 · Editor
Naam O Nishan
1987 · Editor
Saveray Wali Gaadi
1986 · Editor
Farishta
1984 · Editor
Lovers
1983 · Editor
Saath Saath
1982 · Editor
Love Story
1981 · Editor
Saajan Ki Saheli
1980 · Editor
Biwi No. 1
· Director
Shaadi No. 1
· Director
