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David Dhawan
Agartala, Tripura, India
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 spec…
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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.
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2026
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Movie Director
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2025
The Roshans
TV show Self
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2024
The Great Indian Kapil Show
TV show Self
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2020
Coolie No. 1
Movie Director
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2017
Judwaa 2
Movie Director
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2014
The Anupam Kher Show
TV show Himself
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2014
Main Tera Hero
Movie Director
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2013
Comedy Nights with Kapil
TV show Self
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2013
Chashme Baddoor
Movie Director
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2011
Rascals
Movie Director
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2009
Do Knot Disturb
Movie Director
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2008
10 Ka Dum
TV show Himself
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2007
Partner
Movie Screenplay
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2005
Shaadi No. 1
Movie Director
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2005
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
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2004
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
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2003
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
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2002
Chor Machaaye Shor
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2002
Yeh Hai Jalwa
Movie Director
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2002
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Movie Director
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2002
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
TV show Himself
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2001
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
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2001
Jodi No. 1
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2000
Kunwara
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2000
Chal Mere Bhai
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2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
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1999
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
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1999
Biwi No.1
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1998
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Movie Himself
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1998
Gharwali Baharwali
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1997
Deewana Mastana
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1997
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi
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1997
Banarasi Babu
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1997
Hero No. 1
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1997
Judwaa
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1996
Loafer
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1996
Saajan Chale Sasural
Movie Director
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1995
Yaraana
Movie Director
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1995
Coolie No. 1
Movie Director
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1995
Pokiri Raja
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