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.
Known For
Partner
(2007)
Director
Biwi No.1
(1999)
Director
Judwaa 2
(2017)
Director
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
(2004)
Director
Main Tera Hero
(2014)
Director
Full Filmography
Directing
Taaqatwar
(1989)
Director
Gola Barood
(1989)
Director
Aag Ka Gola
(1989)
Director
Jurrat
(1989)
Director
Swarg
(1990)
Director
Aandhiyan
(1990)
Director
Shola Aur Shabnam
(1992)
Director
Bol Radha Bol
(1992)
Director
Aankhen
(1993)
Director
Andaz
(1994)
Director
Raja Babu
(1994)
Director
Coolie No. 1
(1995)
Director
Yaraana
(1995)
Director
Saajan Chale Sasural
(1996)
Director
Loafer
(1996)
Director
Deewana Mastana
(1997)
Director
Judwaa
(1997)
Director
Hero No. 1
(1997)
Director
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
(1997)
Director
Banarasi Babu
(1997)
Director
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
(1998)
Director
Gharwali Baharwali
(1998)
Director
Biwi No.1
(1999)
Director
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
(1999)
Director
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
(2000)
Director
Chal Mere Bhai
(2000)
Director
Kunwara
(2000)
Director
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
(2001)
Director
Jodi No. 1
(2001)
Director
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
(2002)
Director
Yeh Hai Jalwa
(2002)
Director
Chor Machaaye Shor
(2002)
Director
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
(2003)
Director
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
(2004)
Director
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
(2005)
Director
Shaadi No. 1
(2005)
Director
Partner
(2007)
Director
Do Knot Disturb
(2009)
Director
Rascals
(2011)
Director
Chashme Baddoor
(2013)
Director
Main Tera Hero
(2014)
Director
Judwaa 2
(2017)
Director
Coolie No. 1
(2020)
Director
VARUN DHAWAN TIPS FILMS NEXT
(2025)
Director
Acting
Editing
Saajan Ki Saheli
(1981)
Editor
Love Story
(1981)
Editor
Saath Saath
(1982)
Editor
Lovers
(1983)
Editor
Farishta
(1984)
Editor
Saveray Wali Gaadi
(1986)
Editor
Hum Farishte Nahin
(1988)
Editor
Taaqatwar
(1989)
Editor
Gola Barood
(1989)
Editor
Jurrat
(1989)
Editor
Swarg
(1990)
Editor
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
(2000)
Editor
Jodi No. 1
(2001)
Editor
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
(2002)
Editor
Yeh Hai Jalwa
(2002)
Editor
Writing