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.
Filmography26 titles
Saath Saath
The Great Indian Kapil Show
The Roshans
Gola Barood
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Hero No. 1
Yaraana
Saajan Ki Saheli
Judwaa
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Raja Babu
Aankhen
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
Biwi No. 1
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Partner
Judwaa 2
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya
Kunwara
Chal Mere Bhai
Coolie No. 1
Andaz
Chashme Baddoor
Rascals
Do Knot Disturb