About
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
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai2026 · Director
Coolie No. 12020 · Director
Judwaa 22017 · Director, Story, Screenplay
Main Tera Hero2014 · Director
Chashme Baddoor2013 · Director
Rascals2011 · Director
Do Knot Disturb2009 · Director
Partner2007 · Screenplay, Director
Shaadi No. 12005 · Director, Writer
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?2005 · Director
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi2004 · Director
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook2003 · Director
Chor Machaaye Shor2002 · Director
Yeh Hai Jalwa2002 · Director, Editor
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin2002 · Director, Editor
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta2001 · Director, Story
Jodi No. 12001 · Director, Editor
Kunwara2000 · Director
Chal Mere Bhai2000 · Director
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge2000 · Director, Editor