David Dhawan
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- August 16, 1960
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
- Shaadi No. 1
Shaadi No. 1 TBA
Director
- Biwi No. 1
Biwi No. 1 TBA
Director
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
as 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
Aag Ka Gola 1989
Director
- Jurrat
Jurrat 1989
Editor, 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
Credits from TMDB.