David Dhawan is a director, editor and writer in Hindi and Urdu cinema, credited on Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026).
David Dhawan (born Rajinder Dhawan; 16 August 1951) is an Indian former film director of Hindi films. A member of the Dhawan family, he has directed 46 films. The 1993 action thriller Aankhen and 1999 comedy Biwi No.1 earned him nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Director.
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Filmography.
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBAannounced | Hook Ya Crook | Director | Hindi |
| 2026 | Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai | Director | Hindi |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | Director | Hindi |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Director | Hindi |
| 2014 | Main Tera Hero | Director | Hindi |
| 2013 | Chashme Baddoor | Director | Hindi |
| 2011 | Desi Boyz | Writer | Hindi |
| 2011 | Rascals | Director | Hindi |
| 2009 | Do Knot Disturb | Director | Hindi |
| 2007 | Partner | Director · Writer | Urdu |
| 2005 | Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | Director | Hindi |
| 2005 | Shaadi No. 1 | Director | Hindi |
| 2004 | Will You Marry Me? | Director | Hindi |
| 2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Editor · Director | Hindi |
| 2002 | Chor Machaaye Shor | Director | Hindi |
| 2002 | Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Director · Editor | Hindi |
| 2002 | Yeh Hai Jalwa | Director · Editor | Hindi |
| 2001 | Jodi No.1 | Director | Hindi |
| 2001 | Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | Editor · Director | Hindi |
| 2000 | Chal Mere Bhai | Director | Hindi |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Editor · Director | Hindi |
| 2000 | Kunwara | Director | Hindi |
| 1999 | Biwi No.1 | Director | Hindi |
| 1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Director | Hindi |
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Director | Hindi |
| 1998 | Gharwali Baharwali | Director | Hindi |
| 1997 | Banarasi Babu | Director | Hindi |
| 1997 | Deewana Mastana | Director | Hindi |
| 1997 | Hero No. 1 | Director | Hindi |
| 1997 | Judwaa | Director | Hindi |
| 1997 | Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | Director | Hindi |
| 1996 | Loafer | Director | Hindi |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Director | Hindi |
| 1995 | Coolie No. 1 | Director | Hindi |
| 1995 | Yaraana | Director | Hindi |
| 1994 | Andaz | Director | Hindi |
| 1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | Director | Hindi |
| 1994 | Raja Babu | Director | Hindi |
| 1993 | Aankhen | Director | Hindi |
| 1992 | Bol Radha Bol | Director | Hindi |
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Director · Editor | Hindi |
| 1990 | Aandhiyan | Director | Hindi |
| 1990 | Swarg | Director | Hindi |
| 1989 | Aag Ka Gola | Director · Editor | Hindi |
| 1989 | Gola Barood | Director | Hindi |
| 1989 | Jurrat | Director | Hindi |
| 1989 | Taaqatwar | Director · Writer | Hindi |
| 1987 | Naam O Nishan | Editor | Hindi |
| 1986 | Naam | Editor | Hindi |
| 1986 | Saveray Wali Gaadi | Editor | Hindi |
| 1985 | Jaan Ki Baazi | Editor | Hindi |
| 1984 | Laila | Editor | Hindi |
| 1984 | Saaransh | Editor | Hindi |
| 1984 | Yeh Desh | Editor | Hindi |
| 1983 | Souten | Editor | Hindi |
| 1982 | Saath Saath | Editor | Hindi |
| 1981 | एक और एक ग्यारह | Director | Hindi |
| 1978 | Saajan Bina Suhagan | Editor | Hindi |
| 1973 | Banarasi Babu | Director | Hindi |
Often works with.
- Govinda18 films together
- Kader Khan15 films together
- Anu Malik13 films together
- Sanjay Dutt13 films together
- Anupam Kher10 films together
- Karisma Kapoor10 films together
- Salman Khan10 films together
- Paresh Rawal9 films together
- Rajpal Yadav9 films together
- Shakti Kapoor9 films together
- Juhi Chawla7 films together
- Vashu Bhagnani7 films together
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