David Dhawan

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.

Filmography of David Dhawan

• Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026)
• Coolie No. 1 (2020)
• Judwaa 2 (2017)
• Main Tera Hero (2014)
• Chashme Baddoor (2013)
• Rascals (2011)
• Do Knot Disturb (2009)
• Partner (2007)
• Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005)
• Shaadi No. 1 (2005)
• Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
• Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003)
• Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002)
• Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
• Chor Machaaye Shor (2002)
• Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)
• Jodi No. 1 (2001)
• Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
• Chal Mere Bhai (2000)
• Kunwara (2000)
• Biwi No.1 (1999)
• Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
• Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
• Gharwali Baharwali (1998)
• Deewana Mastana (1997)
• Judwaa (1997)
• Hero No. 1 (1997)
• Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997)
• Banarasi Babu (1997)
• Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)
• Loafer (1996)
• Coolie No. 1 (1995)
• Yaraana (1995)
• Andaz (1994)
• Raja Babu (1994)
• Eena Meena Deeka (1994)
• Aankhen (1993)
• Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
• Bol Radha Bol (1992)
• Swarg (1990)