David Dhawan Wiki Biography
David Dhawan (born Rajinder Dhawan in Jallandhar, Punjab, India on 16 August 1955)) is an Indian film director. He studied at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.
| Full Name | David Dhawan |
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Date Of Birth | 1955-08-16 |
| Place Of Birth | Jallandhar, Punjab, India |
| Profession | Director, Editor, Writer |
| Education | Film and Television Institute of India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Karuna Dhawan |
| Children | Rohit Dhawan |
| Siblings | See Dhawan family |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0223522 |
| Awards | BIG Star Most Entertaining Comedy Film |
| Nominations | Filmfare Award for Best Director, Stardust Award for Best Director of the Year, IIFA Award for Best Director, Zee Cine Award for Best Director |
| Movies | Main Tera Hero, Judwaa, Chashme Baddoor, Hero No. 1, Raja Babu, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Deewana Mastana, Biwi No.1, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Coolie No. 1, Aankhen, Rascals, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Saajan Chale Sasural, Shola Aur Shabnam, Do Knot Disturb, Jodi No.1, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, Mr. & Mrs. Khil… |
| Trademark | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Often introduces actors who usually don’t do comical roles, in comical roles in his films. |
| 2 | Often casts Govinda in his movies |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brother in law of actress Rashmi Dhawan. |
| 2 | Uncle to director Punit Malhotra ( Punit’s dads first cousin). |
| 3 | Father of Varun Dhawan and Rohit Dhawan. |
| 4 | Younger brother of actor Anil Dhawan and uncle of Anil’s son, actor Siddharth Dhawan. |
| 5 | Started his career as an editor. |
| 6 | One of India’s best comedy directors. |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judwaa 2 | 2017 | pre-production | |
| Main Tera Hero | 2014 | ||
| Chashme Baddoor | 2013 | ||
| Rascals | 2011 | ||
| Do Knot Disturb | 2009 | ||
| Partner | 2007 | ||
| Shaadi No. 1 | 2005 | ||
| Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya | 2005 | ||
| Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | 2004 | ||
| Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook | 2003 | ||
| Chor Machaaye Shor | 2002 | ||
| Yeh Hai Jalwa | 2002 | ||
| Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin | 2002 | ||
| Because I Don’t Lie | 2001 | ||
| Jodi No.1 | 2001 | ||
| Kunwara | 2000 | ||
| Chal Mere Bhai | 2000 | ||
| Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | 2000 | ||
| Haseena Maan Jaayegi | 1999 | ||
| Biwi No. 1 | 1999 | ||
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | 1998 | ||
| Gharwali Baharwali | 1998 | ||
| Banarasi Babu | 1997 | ||
| Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi | 1997 | ||
| Deewana Mastana | 1997 | ||
| Hero No. 1 | 1997 | ||
| Judwaa | 1997 | ||
| Loafer | 1996 | ||
| Saajan Chale Sasural | 1996 | ||
| Yaraana | 1995 | ||
| Coolie No. 1 | 1995 | ||
| Andaz | 1994 | ||
| Eena Meena Deeka | 1994 | ||
| Raja Babu | 1994 | ||
| Aankhen | 1993 | ||
| Bol Radha Bol | 1992 | ||
| Shola Aur Shabnam | 1992 | ||
| Aag Ka Gola | 1990 | ||
| Aandhiyan | 1990 | ||
| Swarg | 1990 | ||
| Taaqatwar | 1989 | ||
| Gola Barood | 1989 | ||
| Jurrat | 1989 |
Editor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook | 2003 | ||
| Chor Machaaye Shor | 2002 | ||
| Yeh Hai Jalwa | 2002 | ||
| Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin | 2002 | ||
| Because I Don’t Lie | 2001 | ||
| Jodi No.1 | 2001 | ||
| Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | 2000 | ||
| Shola Aur Shabnam | 1992 | ||
| Aag Ka Gola | 1990 | ||
| Swarg | 1990 | ||
| Taaqatwar | 1989 | ||
| Gola Barood | 1989 | ||
| Hum Farishte Nahin | 1988 | ||
| Naam O Nishan | 1987 | ||
| Insaaf | 1987 | ||
| Raahee | 1987 | ||
| Mera Haque | 1986 | ||
| Saveray Wali Gaadi | 1986 | ||
| Naam | 1986 | ||
| Sultanat | 1986 | ||
| Preeti | 1986 | ||
| Jaan Ki Baazi | 1985 | ||
| Laila | 1984 | ||
| Saaransh | 1984 | ||
| Farishta | 1984 | ||
| Souten | 1983 | ||
| Lovers | 1983 | ||
| Saath Saath | 1982 | ||
| Saajan Ki Saheli | 1981 | as David Dhavan | |
| Oh Bewafa | 1980 | ||
| Saajan Bina Suhagan | 1978 | ||
| Laadli | 1978 |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judwaa 2 | 2017 | pre-production | |
| Chashme Baddoor | 2013 | ||
| Partner | 2007 | screenplay | |
| New délire | 2007 | original scenario | |
| Because I Don’t Lie | 2001 | story | |
| Pokiri Raja | 1995 | story | |
| Taaqatwar | 1989 | scenario |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saajan Chale Sasural | 1996 | ||
| Yaraana | 1995 | Man on bicycle whistling in song “Jaadu Jaadu..” (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knock Out | 2010 | special thanks | |
| Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai | 2010 | special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dus Ka Dum | 2008 | TV Series | Himself – Guest |
| Nach Baliye 3 | 2007 | TV Mini-Series | Himself – Judge (2007) |
| Bollywood im Alpenrausch | 2000 | TV Special documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | 1998 | Himself (uncredited) | |
| Deewana Mastana | 1997 | Himself |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Popular Award | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Director | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) |