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David Dhawan

  • Director
  • Editor
  • Writer
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David Dhawan
David Dhawan was born on 16 August 1955 in Agartala, Tripura, India. He is a director and editor, known for Aankhen (1993), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999). He is married to Karuna Chopra Dhawan. They have two children.
BornAugust 16, 1955
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BornAugust 16, 1955
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins & 4 nominations

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David Dhawan, Ali Asgar, Ileana D'Cruz, Varun Dhawan, and Kapil Sharma in Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013)

Known for

Govinda, Chunky Pandey, Raageshwari, and Ritu Shivpuri in Aankhen (1993)
Aankhen
6.8
  • Director
  • 1993
Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
6.7
  • Director
  • 2004
Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
6.3
  • Director
  • 1999
Biwi No. 1 (1999)
Biwi No. 1
5.7
  • Director
  • 1999

Credits

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Director

  • Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan in Coolie No. 1 (2020)
    Coolie No. 1
    • Director
    • 2020
  • The Business Game: Español
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Jacqueline Fernandez, Varun Dhawan, Taapsee Pannu, and Fernanda Diniz in Judwaa 2 (2017)
    Judwaa 2
    • Director
    • 2017
  • Ileana D'Cruz, Varun Dhawan, and Nargis Fakhri in Main Tera Hero (2014)
    Main Tera Hero
    • Director
    • 2014
  • Chashme Baddoor (2013)
    Chashme Baddoor
    • Director
    • 2013
  • Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, Arjun Rampal, Kangana Ranaut, and Lisa Haydon in Rascals (2011)
    Rascals
    • Director
    • 2011
  • Do Knot Disturb (2009)
    Do Knot Disturb
    • Director
    • 2009
  • Salman Khan, Govinda, Lara Dutta, and Katrina Kaif in Partner (2007)
    Partner
    • Director
    • 2007
  • Shaadi No. 1 (2005)
    Shaadi No. 1
    • Director
    • 2005
  • Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005)
    Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya
    • Director
    • 2005
  • Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
    Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
    • Director
    • 2004
  • Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003)
    Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
    • Director
    • 2003
  • Bipasha Basu, Bobby Deol, and Shilpa Shetty Kundra in Chor Machaaye Shor (2002)
    Chor Machaaye Shor
    • Director
    • 2002
  • Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
    Yeh Hai Jalwa
    • Director
    • 2002
  • Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002)
    Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
    • Director
    • 2002

Editor

  • Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003)
    Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
    • Editor
    • 2003
  • Bipasha Basu, Bobby Deol, and Shilpa Shetty Kundra in Chor Machaaye Shor (2002)
    Chor Machaaye Shor
    • Editor
    • 2002
  • Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
    Yeh Hai Jalwa
    • Editor
    • 2002
  • Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002)
    Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
    • Editor
    • 2002
  • Govinda and Sushmita Sen in Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)
    Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
    • Editor
    • 2001
  • Jodi No. 1 (2001)
    Jodi No. 1
    • Editor
    • 2001
  • Karisma Kapoor and Salman Khan in Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
    Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
    • Editor
    • 2000
  • Gulshan Grover, Divya Bharti, Govinda, and Anupam Kher in Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
    Shola Aur Shabnam
    • Editor
    • 1992
  • Aag Ka Gola (1990)
    Aag Ka Gola
    • Editor
    • 1990
  • Swarg (1990)
    Swarg
    • Editor
    • 1990
  • Jurrat (1989)
    Jurrat
    • Editor
    • 1989
  • Taaqatwar (1989)
    Taaqatwar
    • Editor
    • 1989
  • Gola Barood (1989)
    Gola Barood
    • Editor
    • 1989
  • Hum Farishte Nahin (1988)
    Hum Farishte Nahin
    • Editor
    • 1988
  • Naam O Nishan (1987)
    Naam O Nishan
    • Editor
    • 1987

Writer

  • Chashme Baddoor (2013)
    Chashme Baddoor
    • Writer
    • 2013
  • Salman Khan, Govinda, Lara Dutta, and Katrina Kaif in Partner (2007)
    Partner
    • screenplay
    • 2007
  • New délire (2007)
    New délire
    • original scenario
    • 2007
  • Govinda and Sushmita Sen in Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)
    Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
    • story
    • 2001
  • Pokiri Raja (1995)
    Pokiri Raja
    • story
    • 1995
  • Taaqatwar (1989)
    Taaqatwar
    • scenario
    • 1989
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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • David Dhavan
  • Born
    • August 16, 1955
    • Agartala, Tripura, India
  • Spouse
    • Karuna Chopra Dhawan? - present (2 children)
  • Children
      Varun Dhawan

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  • Trivia
    Started his career as an editor.
  • Trademarks
      Often casts Govinda in his movies

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