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David Dhawan

Born 1960-08-16

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 2020 · 4.2 Judwaa 2 2017 · 3.9 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2004 · 6.7 Partner 2007 · 5.8 Main Tera Hero 2014 · 5.1 Judwaa 1997 · 6.1 Biwi No. 1 1999 · 5.7 Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya 2005 · 5.6 Coolie No. 1 1995 · 6.6 Chashme Baddoor 2013 · 5.4 Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge 2000 · 5.1 Haseena Maan Jaayegi 1999 · 6.3 Chal Mere Bhai 2000 · 4.7 Hero No. 1 1997 · 6.3 Raja Babu 1994 · 6.4 Rascals 2011 · 3.0 Jodi No.1 2001 · 5.8 Yeh Hai Jalwa 2002 · 4.8 Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta 2001 · 5.4 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook 2003 · 5.3 Swarg 1990 · 6.7 Saajan Chale Sasural 1996 · 5.9 Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin 2002 · 4.2 Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai 2026 · 5.1 Do Knot Disturb 2009 · 3.7 Shola Aur Shabnam 1992 · 6.5 Kunwara 2000 · 5.2 Shaadi No. 1 2005 · 3.6 Bol Radha Bol 1992 · 6.1 Loafer 1996 · 5.1 Yaraana 1995 · 4.2