Cast & creator
David Dhawan
Best known for Comedy Nights with Kapil, The Great Indian Kapil Show, Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
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.
Also known as: David Dhavan, डेविड धवन, डेविड धवन
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1980–2026 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (77)
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Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self
2024Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
10 Ka Dum
Himself
2008
The Anupam Kher Show
Himself
2014
The Roshans
Self
2025
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
Director
2001Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
Story
2001
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Director
2026
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Director
2004
Chashme Baddoor
Director
2013
Partner
Screenplay
2007Partner
Director
2007
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Director
2002Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Editor
2002
Judwaa
Director
1997
Yeh Hai Jalwa
Director
2002Yeh Hai Jalwa
Editor
2002
Love Story
Editor
1981
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Himself
1998Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Director
1998
Shola Aur Shabnam
Director
1992
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
Director
2003
Main Tera Hero
Director
2014
Judwaa 2
Director
2017Judwaa 2
Story
2017Judwaa 2
Screenplay
2017
Swarg
Director
1990Swarg
Editor
1990
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Director
2000Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Editor
2000
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Director
1999
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
Director
1997
Saveray Wali Gaadi
Editor
1986
Jodi No. 1
Director
2001Jodi No. 1
Editor
2001
Raja Babu
Director
1994
Kunwara
Director
2000
Coolie No. 1
Director
2020
Biwi No.1
Director
1999
Coolie No. 1
Director
1995
Yaraana
Director
1995
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
Director
2005
Hum Farishte Nahin
Editor
1988
Hero No. 1
Director
1997
Chor Machaaye Shor
Director
2002
Taaqatwar
Director
1989Taaqatwar
Scenario Writer
1989Taaqatwar
Editor
1989
Deewana Mastana
Director
1997
Gharwali Baharwali
Director
1998
Saajan Chale Sasural
Director
1996
Bol Radha Bol
Director
1992
Aankhen
Director
1993
Shaadi No. 1
Director
2005Shaadi No. 1
Writer
2005
Saath Saath
Editor
1982
Loafer
Director
1996
Pokiri Raja
Story
1995
Rascals
Director
2011
Eena Meena Deeka
Director
1994
Andaz
Director
1994
Do Knot Disturb
Director
2009
Chal Mere Bhai
Director
2000
Gola Barood
Director
1989Gola Barood
Editor
1989
Aag Ka Gola
Director
1989
Banarasi Babu
Director
1997
Aandhiyan
Director
1990
Naam O Nishan
Editor
1987
Saajan Ki Saheli
Editor
1980Biwi No. 1
Director
Farishta
Editor
1984
Lovers
Editor
1983Shaadi No. 1
Director
Jurrat
Director
1989Jurrat
Editor
1989