As Director
Coolie No. 1
2020
5.4
David Dhawan
Directing
Birth Date
August 16, 1960
Place of Birth
Agartala, Tripura, India
Biography
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.
Complete Filmography
As Director, As Writer
Judwaa 2
2017
5.5
As Director
Main Tera Hero
2014
5.7
As Director
Rascals
2011
3.8
As Director
Do Knot Disturb
2009
3.3
As Director, As Writer
Partner
2007
5.5
As Director, As Writer
Shaadi No. 1
2005
4.9
As Director
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
2005
5.4
As Director
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2004
6.5
As Director
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
2003
5.9
As Director
Chor Machaaye Shor
2002
3.7
As Director
Yeh Hai Jalwa
2002
5.4
As Director
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
2002
5.8
As Director
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
2001
5.1
As Director
Jodi No. 1
2001
5.3
As Director
Kunwara
2000
5.2
As Director
Chal Mere Bhai
2000
5.2
As Director
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
5.6
As Director
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
1999
6.0
As Director
Biwi No.1
1999
5.9