David Dhawan

Director

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

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Not in library

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

1998

Comedy Nights with Kapil Not in library

Comedy Nights with Kapil

2013

The Great Indian Kapil Show

The Great Indian Kapil Show

2024
The Roshans

The Roshans

2025
The Anupam Kher Show Not in library

The Anupam Kher Show

2014

10 Ka Dum Not in library

10 Ka Dum

2008

Acting

2025 The Roshans as Self (1 episode) In Library
2024 The Great Indian Kapil Show as Self (1 episode) In Library
2014 The Anupam Kher Show as Himself (1 episode)
2013 Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self (1 episode)
2008 10 Ka Dum as Himself (2 episodes)
2002 Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself (1 episode)
1998 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan as Himself

Directing

2026 Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Director In Library
2020 Coolie No. 1 Director
2017 Judwaa 2 Director
2014 Main Tera Hero Director
2013 Chashme Baddoor Director
2011 Rascals Director
2009 Do Knot Disturb Director
2007 Partner Director
2005 Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? Director
2005 Shaadi No. 1 Director
2004 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Director
2003 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook Director
2002 Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin Director
2002 Yeh Hai Jalwa Director
2002 Chor Machaaye Shor Director
2001 Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta Director
2001 Jodi No. 1 Director
2000 Chal Mere Bhai Director
2000 Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge Director
2000 Kunwara Director
1999 Biwi No.1 Director
1999 Haseena Maan Jaayegi Director
1998 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Director
1998 Gharwali Baharwali Director
1997 Deewana Mastana Director
1997 Judwaa Director
1997 Hero No. 1 Director
1997 Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi Director
1997 Banarasi Babu Director
1996 Saajan Chale Sasural Director
1996 Loafer Director
1995 Coolie No. 1 Director
1995 Yaraana Director
1994 Andaz Director
1994 Raja Babu Director
1994 Eena Meena Deeka Director
1993 Aankhen Director
1992 Shola Aur Shabnam Director
1992 Bol Radha Bol Director
1990 Swarg Director
1990 Aandhiyan Director
1989 Jurrat Director
1989 Taaqatwar Director
1989 Gola Barood Director
1989 Aag Ka Gola Director
— Biwi No. 1 Director
— Shaadi No. 1 Director

Writing

2026 Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Story In Library
2017 Judwaa 2 Screenplay
2017 Judwaa 2 Story
2007 Partner Screenplay
2005 Shaadi No. 1 Writer
2001 Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta Story
1995 Pokiri Raja Story
1989 Taaqatwar Scenario Writer

Editing

2002 Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin Editor
2002 Yeh Hai Jalwa Editor
2001 Jodi No. 1 Editor
2000 Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge Editor
1990 Swarg Editor
1989 Jurrat Editor
1989 Gola Barood Editor
1989 Taaqatwar Editor
1988 Hum Farishte Nahin Editor
1987 Naam O Nishan Editor
1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi Editor
1984 Farishta Editor
1983 Lovers Editor
1982 Saath Saath Editor
1981 Saajan Ki Saheli Editor
1981 Love Story Editor