David Dhawan (born Rajinder Dhawan; 16 August 1951) is an Indian director of Hindi films. Dhawan started off as an editor in Saaransh in 1984 before moving into directing. He specialises in directing comedy films.
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In a candid chat on Komal Nahta’s music podcast, lyricist Sameer Anjaan shared that David Dhawan once called the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai title song ‘bada ganda gaana’ and warned him against using such a tune in his own film.
Varun Dhawan uploaded a short video showing director David Dhawan reacting to Salman Khan’s outspoken defence of celebrities on Bigg Boss 20, where the star condemned appearance‑based trolling and intrusive photography.
Lyricist Sameer, in conversation with Komal Nahta, recalled David Dhawan ringing him up unhappy with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai's title track, the two films having released on the same Friday in 1998.