David Dhawan biography
David Dhawan is an Indian film director (born 1951), born on 16 August 1951 in Jalandhar.
David Dhawan's screen career began in 1989 with Taaqatwar.
David Dhawan has 45 screen credits in Hindi and Indian cinema.
The most recent films are Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026), Coolie No. 1 (2020), Judwaa 2 (2017).
- Born
- 16 August 1951 (age 75)
- Birthplace
- Jalandhar
- Work
- Film director, Screenwriter, Film editor, Actor, Director
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema
- Years active
- 1989 to 2026
David Dhawan filmography
45 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai | Marks the final direction venture. | ||
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | Remake of his own Coolie No. 1 | ||
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Remake of his own Judwaa | ||
| 2014 | Main Tera Hero | Remake of Kandireega | ||
| 2013 | Chashme Buddoor | Remake of Chashme Buddoor | ||
| 2011 | Rascals | Remake of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | ||
| 2009 | Do Knot Disturb | Remake of The Valet | ||
| 2007 | Partner | Based on Hitch | ||
| 2005 | Shaadi No. 1 | |||
| 2005 | Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | Adaptation of Cactus Flower | ||
| 2004 | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Inspired by Anger Management | ||
| 2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Remake of Phool Aar Pathar | ||
| 2002 | Yeh Hai Jalwa | Inspired by Carbon Copy | ||
| 2002 | Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Inspired by Analyze This | ||
| 2002 | Chor Machaaye Shor | Remake of Blue Streak | ||
| 2001 | Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | Inspired by Liar Liar | ||
| 2001 | Jodi No.1 | Inspired by We're No Angels | ||
| 2000 | Kunwara | Remake of Bavagaru Bagunnara? | ||
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Inspired by Ek Phool Char Kante | ||
| 2000 | Chal Mere Bhai | |||
| 1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Inspired by Pyar Kiye Jaa | ||
| 1999 | Biwi No.1 | Remake of Sathi Leelavathi | ||
| 1998 | Gharwali Baharwali | Remake of Thaikulame Thaikulame | ||
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Inspired by Bhranti Bilas and Bad Boys | ||
| 1997 | Mr and Mrs Khiladi | Remake of Aa Okkati Adakku |
Show all 45 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Judwaa | Remake of Hello Brother | ||
| 1997 | Hero No. 1 | Inspired by Galpo Holeo Satti | ||
| 1997 | Deewana Mastana | Inspired by What About Bob? | ||
| 1997 | Banarasi Babu | Inspired by The Taming of the Shrew and Pattikada Pattanama | ||
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Remake of Allari Mogudu | ||
| 1996 | Loafer | Remake of Velai Kidaichuduchu | ||
| 1995 | Yaraana | Based on Sleeping with the Enemy | ||
| 1995 | Coolie No. 1 | Remake of Sinna Mapplai | ||
| 1994 | Raja Babu | Inspired by Rasukutty | ||
| 1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | Inspired by Three Fugitives | ||
| 1994 | Andaz | Remake of Sundara Kandam | ||
| 1993 | Aankhen | Inspired by Anubavi Raja Anubavi | ||
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Inspired by Dil (first half) and Ghayal (second half) | ||
| 1992 | Bol Radha Bol | |||
| 1990 | Swarg | Inspired by Mehrban | ||
| 1990 | Aandhiyan | Remake of Doorian | ||
| 1989 | Taaqatwar | |||
| 1989 | Jurrat | Remake of The Untouchables | ||
| 1989 | Gola Barood | |||
| 1989 | Aag Ka Gola |