David Dhawan
Directing
Biography
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring David Dhawan
Filmography
Acting (1)
1998
Bade Miyan Chote Miyanas Himself
5.8
Production & Directing (70)
2026
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona HaiDirector
5.3
2020
Coolie No. 1Director
5.1
2017
Judwaa 2Director
5.3
2017
Judwaa 2Screenplay
5.3
2017
Judwaa 2Story
5.3
2014
Main Tera HeroDirector
5.6
2013
Chashme BaddoorDirector
4.7
2011
RascalsDirector
3.7
2009
Do Knot DisturbDirector
3.1
2007
PartnerScreenplay
5.6
2007
PartnerDirector
5.6
2005
Shaadi No. 1Director
5.3
2005
Shaadi No. 1Writer
5.3
2005
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?Director
5.3
2004
Mujhse Shaadi KarogiDirector
6.5
2003
5.9
2002
Chor Machaaye ShorDirector
4.2
2002
Yeh Hai JalwaDirector
5.6
2002
Yeh Hai JalwaEditor
5.6
2002
Hum Kisi Se Kum NahinDirector
5.6
2002
Hum Kisi Se Kum NahinEditor
5.6
2001
5.3
2001
5.3
2001
Jodi No. 1Director
5.4
2001
Jodi No. 1Editor
5.4
2000
KunwaraDirector
5.3
2000
Chal Mere BhaiDirector
5.1
2000
Dulhan Hum Le JayengeDirector
5.5
2000
Dulhan Hum Le JayengeEditor
5.5
1999
Haseena Maan JaayegiDirector
5.9
1999
Biwi No.1Director
5.8
1998
Bade Miyan Chote MiyanDirector
5.8
1998
Gharwali BaharwaliDirector
5.3
1997
Deewana MastanaDirector
6.3
1997
Mr. & Mrs. KhiladiDirector
6.0
1997
Banarasi BabuDirector
4.6
1997
Hero No. 1Director
6.1
1997
JudwaaDirector
6.0
1996
LoaferDirector
3.9
1996
Saajan Chale SasuralDirector
6.2
1995
YaraanaDirector
6.2
1995
Coolie No. 1Director
6.1
1995
Pokiri RajaStory
1994
Eena Meena DeekaDirector
6.7
1994
AndazDirector
5.0
1994
Raja BabuDirector
6.0
1993
AankhenDirector
6.1
1992
Bol Radha BolDirector
5.4
1992
Shola Aur ShabnamDirector
6.8
1990
AandhiyanDirector
10.0
1990
SwargDirector
6.6
1990
SwargEditor
6.6
1989
JurratEditor
4.0
1989
JurratDirector
4.0
1989
Aag Ka GolaDirector
4.3
1989
Gola BaroodEditor
7.0
1989
Gola BaroodDirector
7.0
1989
TaaqatwarDirector
7.7
1989
TaaqatwarScenario Writer
7.7
1989
TaaqatwarEditor
7.7
1988
Hum Farishte NahinEditor
9.0
1987
Naam O NishanEditor
6.5
1986
Saveray Wali GaadiEditor
7.0
1984
FarishtaEditor
7.0
1983
LoversEditor
8.0
1982
Saath SaathEditor
8.5
1981
Love StoryEditor
6.8
1980
Saajan Ki SaheliEditor
6.2
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Biwi No. 1Director
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Shaadi No. 1Director