David Dhawan

David Dhawan

Directing

Born August 16, 1960 · Agartala, Tripura, India

47 films as director · Active 1989–2026

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…

Known for

Comedy Nights with Kapil

Comedy Nights with Kapil

2013

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

2002

The Great Indian Kapil Show

The Great Indian Kapil Show

2024

The Roshans

The Roshans

2025

10 Ka Dum

10 Ka Dum

2008

The Anupam Kher Show

The Anupam Kher Show

2014

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

1998

Directed(47)

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

2026Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai★ 5.6

Coolie No. 1

2020Coolie No. 1★ 5.1

Judwaa 2

2017Judwaa 2★ 5.4

Main Tera Hero

2014Main Tera Hero★ 5.7

Chashme Baddoor

2013Chashme Baddoor★ 4.6

Rascals

2011Rascals★ 3.8

Do Knot Disturb

2009Do Knot Disturb★ 3.1

Partner

2007Partner★ 5.5

Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?

2005Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?★ 5.3

Shaadi No. 1

2005Shaadi No. 1★ 5.3

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

2004Mujhse Shaadi Karogi★ 6.5

Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook

2003Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook★ 5.9

Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin

2002Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin★ 5.6

Yeh Hai Jalwa

2002Yeh Hai Jalwa★ 5.6

Chor Machaaye Shor

2002Chor Machaaye Shor★ 4.3

Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta

2001Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta★ 5.3

Jodi No. 1

2001Jodi No. 1★ 5.5

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge

2000Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge★ 5.5

Chal Mere Bhai

2000Chal Mere Bhai★ 5.1

Kunwara

2000Kunwara★ 5.3

Biwi No.1

1999Biwi No.1★ 5.9

Haseena Maan Jaayegi

1999Haseena Maan Jaayegi★ 5.9

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

1998Bade Miyan Chote Miyan★ 5.7

Gharwali Baharwali

1998Gharwali Baharwali★ 5.4

Deewana Mastana

1997Deewana Mastana★ 6.3

Judwaa

1997Judwaa★ 6.1

Hero No. 1

1997Hero No. 1★ 6.2

Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi

1997Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi★ 6.0

Banarasi Babu

1997Banarasi Babu★ 4.6

Saajan Chale Sasural

1996Saajan Chale Sasural★ 6.2

Loafer

1996Loafer★ 3.9

Coolie No. 1

1995Coolie No. 1★ 6.1

Yaraana

1995Yaraana★ 6.2

Andaz

1994Andaz★ 5.0

Raja Babu

1994Raja Babu★ 6.0

Eena Meena Deeka

1994Eena Meena Deeka★ 6.7

Aankhen

1993Aankhen★ 6.1

Shola Aur Shabnam

1992Shola Aur Shabnam★ 6.8

Bol Radha Bol

1992Bol Radha Bol★ 5.4

Swarg

1990Swarg★ 6.6

Aandhiyan

1990Aandhiyan★ 10.0

1989Jurrat★ 4.0

Taaqatwar

1989Taaqatwar★ 7.7

Gola Barood

1989Gola Barood★ 7.0

Aag Ka Gola

1989Aag Ka Gola★ 4.3

—Shaadi No. 1

Acting(7)

2025The RoshansSelf

2024The Great Indian Kapil ShowSelf

2014The Anupam Kher ShowHimself

David Dhawan — Watchpile | Watchpile

2013Comedy Nights with KapilSelf

200810 Ka DumHimself

2002Jeena Isi Ka Naam HaiHimself

1998Bade Miyan Chote MiyanHimself