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.