Directing
David Dhawan
Born August 16, 1960 Agartala, Tripura, India
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.
Directed Films
5.6
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
2026·Romance
5.1
Coolie No. 1
2020·Comedy
5.4
Judwaa 2
2017·Action
5.7
Main Tera Hero
2014·Romance
4.6
Chashme Baddoor
2013·Comedy
3.8
Rascals
2011·Comedy
3.1
Do Knot Disturb
2009·Comedy
5.5
Partner
2007·Comedy
5.3
Shaadi No. 1
2005·Comedy
5.3
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
2005·Comedy
6.5
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2004·Romance
5.9
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
2003·Action
4.3
Chor Machaaye Shor
2002·Comedy
5.6
Yeh Hai Jalwa
2002·Romance
5.6
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
2002·Comedy
5.2
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
2001·Comedy
5.5
Jodi No. 1
2001·Comedy
5.3
Kunwara
2000·Comedy
5.1
Chal Mere Bhai
2000·Romance
5.5
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000·Comedy
5.9
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
1999·Action
5.9
Biwi No.1
1999·Comedy
5.7
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
1998·Action
5.4
Gharwali Baharwali
1998·Comedy