David Dhawan
Directing
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.
Behind the camera
2026Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Director
2020Coolie No. 1
Director
2017Judwaa 2
Director & Screenplay
2014Main Tera Hero
Director
2013Chashme Baddoor
Director
2011Rascals
Director
2009Do Knot Disturb
Director
2007Partner
Director & Screenplay
2005Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
Director
2005Shaadi No. 1
Director & Writer
2004Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Director
2003Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
Director
2002Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Director
2002Yeh Hai Jalwa
Director
2002Chor Machaaye Shor
Director
2001Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
Director
2001Jodi No. 1
Director
2000Chal Mere Bhai
Director
2000Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Director
2000Kunwara
Director
1999Biwi No.1
Director
1999Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Director
1998Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Director
1998Gharwali Baharwali
Director