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David Dhawan

Director, Editor, Writer, Actor, Additional CreditsBorn August 16, 1960 (65 years)
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

  • Coolie No. 1
  • Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
  • Partner
  • Judwaa 2
  • Main Tera Hero
  • Judwaa
  • Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
  • Biwi No. 1
  • Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya
  • Coolie No. 1
  • Chashme Baddoor
  • Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
  • Haseena Maan Jaayegi
  • Chal Mere Bhai
  • Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
  • Rascals
  • Hero No. 1
  • Raja Babu
  • Deewana Mastana
  • Yeh Hai Jalwa
  • Jodi No.1
  • Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
  • Aankhen
  • Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook

David Dhawan Filmography

2013
2007
Partner · as Screenplay
2005

2025
The Roshans (TV Series) · as Self
2018
Power of 10 (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2014
The Anupam Kher Show (TV Series) · as Himself
2013
Comedy Nights with Kapil (TV Series) · as Self
2011
56th Idea Filmfare Awards · as Self - Award Presenter
2005
Nach Baliye (TV Series) · as Self - Judge
2002
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (TV Series) · as Himself
2000
1998
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan · as Self (uncredited)
1997
Deewana Mastana · as Self
1990
SRF Dok (TV Series) · as Self

1996
1995
Yaraana · as Man On Bicycle Whistling In Song "jaadu Jaadu.."
1989
Taaqatwar · as Man Who Drops John On Bike

2026
2017
Judwaa 2 · as Story
2001
1995
Pokiri Raja · as Story
1989
Taaqatwar · as Scenario Writer

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