David Dhawan
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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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Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026)
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Coolie No. 1 (2020)
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Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
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Coolie No. 1 (1995)
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Main Tera Hero (2014)
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Judwaa 2 (2017)
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Chashme Baddoor (2013)
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Swarg (1990)
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Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005)
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Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
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Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997)
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Partner (2007)
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Yaraana (1995)
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Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
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Biwi No.1 (1999)
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Deewana Mastana (1997)
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Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
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Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
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Kunwara (2000)
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Aankhen (1993)
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Judwaa (1997)
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Loafer (1996)
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Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002)
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Chal Mere Bhai (2000)
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Chor Machaaye Shor (2002)
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Bol Radha Bol (1992)
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Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)
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Hero No. 1 (1997)
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Do Knot Disturb (2009)
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Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003)
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Rascals (2011)
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Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)
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Jodi No. 1 (2001)
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Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
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Gharwali Baharwali (1998)
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Andaz (1994)
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Shaadi No. 1 (2005)
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Aag Ka Gola (1989)
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Banarasi Babu (1997)
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Eena Meena Deeka (1994)
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Taaqatwar (1989)
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Raja Babu (1994)
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Gola Barood (1989)
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Aandhiyan (1990)
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Jurrat (1989)
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Shaadi No. 1 (—)
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Biwi No. 1 (—)
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