David Dhawan
Indian film director (born 1951)
David Dhawan (born Rajinder Dhawan; 16 August 1955) is an Indian film director who works in Hindi films. He is the father of Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan. He is best known for directing several successful films, including Swarg (1990), Shola Aur Shabnam (1992), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Judwaa (1997), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Partner (2007), Chashme Baddoor (2013), Main Tera Hero (2014) and Judwaa 2 (2017). The 1993 action thriller Aankhen and 1999 comedy Biwi No.1 earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Director nominations.
David Dhawan | |
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 David Dhawan with Taapsee | |
| Born | Rajinder Dhawan 16 August 1952 |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Spouse | Karuna Chopra Dhawan |
| Children | 2, including Varun Dhawan |
| Relatives | See Dhawan family |