David Dhawan
- January 4, 2024
- Director
Quick Facts
David Dhawan Biography
| Name | David Dhawan |
| Birthday | Aug 16 |
| Birth Year | 1955 |
| Place Of Birth | Agartala |
| Home Town | Tripura |
| Birth Country | India |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Siblings | Anil Dhawan |
| Spouse | Karuna Dhawan |
| Children(s) | Rohit Dhawan, Varun Dhawan |
David Dhawan is one of the most popular and richest Director who was born on August 16, 1955 in Agartala, Tripura, India. Achieving Bollywood Director of Comedies, such as Aankhen in 1993 and Partner in 2007.
He directed a number of hit films with He directed several hit films starring Karisma Kapoor, including Biwi No. 1 from 1999. and He directed several hit films starring Karisma Kapoor, including Biwi No. 1 from 1999., among them Biwi No. 1. from 1999.
Dhawan first teamed with actor Govinda for the film Taaqatwar (1989). He then formed a collaboration with Govinda and went on to direct 17 movies with him as the leading actor, most of which were comedy films. The films made by their collaboration are Taaqatwar (1989), Swarg (1990), Shola Aur Shabnam (1992), Aankhen (1993), Raja Babu (1994), Coolie No. 1 (1995), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Banarasi Babu (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Hero No. 1 (1997), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999), Kunwara (2000), Jodi No.1 (2001), Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003), Partner (2007) and Do Knot Disturb (2009). Partner, which co-starred Salman Khan, grossed Rs. 300 Million in India on its opening week, the second highest domestic opening week gross for an Indian film at that time. The same year, Salman Khan invited Dhawan and Govinda on his show 10 Ka Dum to celebrate their film Partner. Dhawan got back to the trio of Govinda, Ritesh Deshmukh and himself with the film, Do Knot Disturb.
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. He was a judge on the Star Plus show Nach Baliye 3 in 2008 and on the show Hans Baliye.
His son Rohit also worked as a director.
David Dhawan Net Worth
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Source Of Income | Director |
| House | Living in own house. |
David Dhawan is one of the richest Director from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Dhawan 's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started the film industry as an editor, before becoming a director.
He was renowned for his music in his films, which incorporated Indian and westernized music in his hit films such as Swarg, released in 1989.
David Dhawan (born Rajinder Dhawan on 16 August 1955) is an Indian film director who works in Hindi films. He is the father of Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan and director Rohit 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.
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Who is David Dhawan Dating?
According to our records, David Dhawan married to Karuna Dhawan. As of December 1, 2023, David Dhawan’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
David Ranked on the list of most popular Director. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. David Dhawan celebrates birthday on August 16 of every year.
Why did David Dhawan change his name?
Director David Dhawan was named as Rajinder by his parents at birth, however, his Catholic neighbors randomly called him David. Owing to this nickname, his parents asked him to change his name officially to David.
Are Anil Dhawan and David Dhawan brothers?
His son is actor Siddharth Dhawan. Director David Dhawan is his brother , another director Rohit Dhawan and actor Varun Dhawan are his nephews. Anil Dhawan has one granddaughter Anjini from his son Siddharth.
What happened to David Dhawan?
David Dhawan has been suffering from advanced-stage diabetes and it is reported that he has been hospitalised in Mumbai after his health deteriorated. David Dhawan has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai due to a sudden deterioration in his health.
What is David Dhawan real name?
Rajinder Dhawan
What is the net worth of Varun Dhawan in 2021?
Varun Dhawan’s total net worth is around $26 Million (Rs. 205 Crores).