Top 10 Movies Directed By David Dhawan

David Dhawan is an Indian Director born on 16 August, 1951. He has directed 42 films and is a member of Dhawan family. He won two Filmfare Awards for Best Director. Some of his hits are Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, and Biwi No.1.

1. Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya

This romantic comedy movie was in 2005 and stars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. It's all about Samir (Salman Khan) pretending to be married so he doesn't have to commit to anything. But when he falls for Sonia (Katrina Kaif), a gorgeous woman he thinks isn't married, he's caught in a lie. Things get funny when Sonia's best friend, Naina, a nurse who secretly loves Samir, shows up. As the lies unravel, it's all a comedy of misunderstandings and deception.

2. Partner

Bollywood romantic comedy “Partner” (2007) stars Salman Khan as love guru Prem. Govinda plays the role of Bhaskar, a shy guy who helps Prem win his boss’s daughter Priya’s heart. Prem is a journalist who falls in love with Naina, played by Lara Dutta, but when Priya misinterprets Bhaskar’s advances as Prem’s love, chaos ensues. "Partner" is a comedy about friendship, love, and being true to yourself in a comedy setting. With catchy tunes and entertaining performances, “Partner” succeeded at the box office.

3. Judwaa

"Judwaa" is a Bollywood action-comedy film about identical twins, Raja and Prem (both played by Salman Khan), who get separated at birth due to a criminal's evil plan. Raja grows up in Mumbai's slums and becomes a street-smart ruffian, while Prem is raised in luxury abroad. Destiny brings them together when they cross paths during a vacation. As they reunite, they switch places to take on the bad guys, resulting in a series of comical and action-packed adventures. The film is filled with laughter, romance, and thrilling moments, showcasing Salman Khan's dual roles to perfection.

4. Aankhen

Aankhen is a Bollywood comedy movie released in 1993 and directed by David Dhawan. It stars Chunky Pandey and Govinda in dual roles. In this movie, Hasmukh Rai has two sons who seem to be very notorious named Munnu and Bunnu. Hasmukh gets to know after some time that both of his sons have been lying about their college grades and were not attending college for 3 years, as a result, he was kicked out of college as well as from their home. One day, one of their jokes gets out of hand, and Bunnu disappears and is presumed to be dead. Munnu tries to solve the conspiracy of Bunnu. Bunnu's identical twin arrives and is mistaken as Bunnu, which leads to misunderstanding.

5. Coolie No.1

Coolie No.1 is an Indian comedy masala movie released in 1995 and was directed by David Dhawan. The movie stars Govinda and Karisma Kapoor. In this movie, Pandit Shadiram Gharjode fixes a meeting with a groom's family for Malti, but Malti's father Choudhry Hoshiyar Chand insults Gharjode when he comes to know that the family is not rich enough. So, Gharjode plans to teach him a lesson. On his way home, he meets a guy named Raju Coolie, who is a bus stand porter and falls in love with Malti's photo. Gharjode asks him to fake as a wealthy guy and win her heart. Further in the movie, Malti falls in love with Raju, and Malti's sister Shalini falls for Raju's friend Deepak. Mahesh, a criminal, frames Raju for stabbing Gajendra, but Raju and Deepak prove their innocence. Raju confesses his truth to Malti, and Raju is accepted by all family members for his bravery, who consider him like a son. They live happily ever after.

6. Mujhse Shaddi Karogi

In 2004, David Dhawan and Sajid Nadiadwala released the romantic comedy Mujhse Shaadi Karogi in Hindi. Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Priyanka Chopra play the lead characters in this romantic comedy movie. Salman Khan plays the role of Sameer Malhotra in this movie, who is short-tempered. Only his closest friend Arun, portrayed by Akshay Kumar, was able to keep his temper under control. The plot of the film centers on Sameer's humorous attempts to win the woman he loves while engaging in a hilarious conflict with his rival. The on-screen chemistry between Khan and his co-stars enhances the movie’s comedy.

7. Deewana Mastana

Deewana Mastana is an Indian Romantic comedy film released in 1997, directed by David Dhawan. In this movie, Raja is a railway ticket seller on the black market but is tired of his job, so he looks for a new way to make quick money. One day, with his friend Gafoor and a police inspector, he robs Rs. 2.5 million from the railway treasury. They bump off a police inspector and run away with the money to Mumbai. There, Raja falls in love with a psychiatrist named Neha. As he wants to be close to her, he fakes himself as Raj Kumar, who has returned from America, and Gafoor as his driver who is suffering from a mental disorder. Bunnu, the son of a wealthy businessman, was a patient of Neha. They both were in love with Neha, and Gafoor even tries to kill Bannu. Bannu also then tries to kill Raja by making contact with a killer named Pappu, but it fails. Later, Neha calls both as witnesses to her marriage with Prem.

8. Hero No.1

Hero No. 1 is a comedy film released in 1997 and directed by David Dhawan. In this movie, Rajesh, the son of a wealthy businessman Dhanraj, runs away from his home to Europe. Meena, the daughter of Dinanath, is also in Europe for her studies. They both meet each other and fall in love. The duo plans to get married when they return to India, and knowing this, Dinanath breaks the alliance with Dhanraj. Later, when Rajesh comes to know that they were in search of a servant, he begins to work in their house as a servant. He solves family problems and brings Dinanath's sons close. Dinanath's valuables were missing, so they insulted Raju and Dhanraj, who were also working as Chowkidar. Meena reveals the truth, and Dinanath realizes their love for each other. The film ends with Rajesh and Meena getting married.

9. Shola Aur Shabnam

Shola Aur Shabnam is an Indian romantic comedy film released in 1992. In this movie, Bali, the brother of a gangster named Kali Baba, likes Divya when he sees her for the first time and wants her to be his by hook or by crook. But Divya is in love with Karan and plans to marry each other. Unfortunately, things are against them, so they flee together with Divya's dad and Kali Baba's men to an unknown destination, and there is no known resource to assist them.

10. Biwi No.1

Prem (Salman Khan) and Pooja (Karishma Kapoor) are parents to two kids. Unhappy, he starts dating Rupali (Sushmita Sen), a stunning aspiring model. Due to her contemporary lifestyle and classy fashion choices, Rupali is much more preferable to Prem than Pooja. Pooja finds Prem at Rupali's home on Karva Chauth. Pooja challenges him to choose between his family and his mistress. Prem decides on Rupali and moves in with her, leaving Pooja in charge of his mother and kids. He eventually returns her, though, realizing the value of a wife and family. You will laugh out loud at Salman Khan's hilarious reactions and dialogue in this comedy-drama.