David Dhawan
Born:
1960-08-16
From:
Agartala, Tripura, India
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.
Directing
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Coolie No. 1
Judwaa 2
Main Tera Hero
Chashme Baddoor
Rascals
Do Knot Disturb
Partner
Shaadi No. 1
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
Chor Machaaye Shor
Yeh Hai Jalwa
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
Jodi No. 1
Kunwara
Chal Mere Bhai
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Biwi No.1
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Gharwali Baharwali