David Dhawan is a veteran Indian film director, screenwriter and editor known for his work on Hindi comedy films, primarily with Indian actor Govinda. He is the father of Indian actor Varun Dhawan.
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David Dhawan was born on Thursday, August 16, 1951, in Agartala, Tripura, India, as Rajinder Dhawan (age 72; as of 2023). He grew up in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Leo.
David Dhawan childhood photos
He studied at Christ Church College and BNSD Inter College (both in Kanpur). Later, he joined Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) to become an actor. However, he soon realized that acting was not his strong point and enrolled in an editing course at FTII. He passed out with the FTII gold medal.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Hair color: salt and pepper (dyed black)
Eye color: light brown
family
He belongs to a Punjabi Hindu family.
Parents and siblings
His father Madan Lal Dhawan is the manager of UCO Bank. His mother’s name is Raj Rani Dhawan. He had two brothers, Ashok Dhawan (who died of cancer) and Anil Dhawan (actor). His sister’s name is Vanod Dhawan.
David Dhawan with his parents and brother
wife and children
His wife is Karuna Dhawan aka Lali.
David Dhawan’s wedding photos
On December 26, 1983, the couple gave birth to a son named Rohit Dhawan, who is a film producer. On April 24, 1987, their second son Varun Dhawan (actor) was born.
David Dhawan’s wife and son
David Dhawan and his sons
David Dhawan’s family tree
address
A-15, Sagar Darshan, Hanuman Nagar, Off Carter Road, Khar, Mumbai 400052
sign
David Dhawan’s signature
Profession
edit
He started his career as an editor at media house Bombay Television. He subsequently worked as an editor on several Hindi films, including Laadli (1978), Saaransh (1984), Sultanat (1986), Swarg (1990) and Chor Machaaye Shor” (2002).
writer
As a screenwriter, he has acted in several films such as “Taaqatwar” (1989; Hindi), “Pokiri Raja” (1995; Telugu), “Kyo Kii…Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta” (2001; Hindi), Partner (2007; Hindi) and New Délire (2013; French).
director
In 1989, David made his directorial debut with the Hindi film Taaqatwar, starring Sanjay Dutt and Govinda. He directed many popular Hindi films such as “Swarg” (1990), “Saajan Chale Sasural” (1996), “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan” (1998), “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi” (2004), “Partner” ” (2007), and “Major Heroes of Terra” (2014).
David Dhawan on the sets of Saajan Chale Sasural
David and Govinda, the famous director-actor duo, have acted in many popular Hindi comedy films such as “Raja Babu” (1994), “Coolie No. 1” (1995), “Hero No. 1” (1997) and “Haseena Maan” Jayegi (1999).
Govinda and David Dhawan
Other jobs
On March 22, 2021, David and his son Varun Dhawan founded Goodfight Entertainment Private Limited, a private company in Mumbai. He has served as a judge in some Hindi television shows such as “Nach Baliye Season 3” (2007; Star Plus) and “Hans Baliye” (2009; Star Plus).
David Dhawan-Judge of “Nach Baliye”
Awards
Film Audience Award
- 1994: Nominated for Best Director for the Hindi film “Aankhen”
- 2000: Nominated for Best Director for the Hindi film Biwi No 1
- 2024: Received Lifetime Achievement Award
David Dhawan receives Lifetime Achievement Award
international indian film academy awards
- 2000: Nominated for Best Director for the Hindi film Haseena Maan Jaayegi
- 2005: Nominated for Best Director for the Hindi film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Comedy Star Gold Award
- 2007: Won the Outstanding Comedy Director Award
Marsala!Awards
- 2015: Won the Outstanding Contribution Award to Indian Film
He has received Academy Awards from the Asian Film and Television Academy and the Asian Media Studies Academy.
Favorites
Facts/Trivia
- He once revealed that his Catholic neighbors used to call him David and he changed his name from Rajendra to David when he was studying at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune. .
- He was among the best in school and college. He was also good at sports during his studies.
- While at FTII, he watched the Bengali film “Meghe Dhaka Tara”, after which he became interested in filmmaking.
David Dhawan as a young man
- He is a member of the Asian Film and Television Academy and the Asian Media Studies Academy.
- Most of his directorial films are remakes or inspired by other films.
- In his spare time, he likes to travel to various places.
David Dhawan during his travels
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