Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Rajinder Dhawan |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 175 cm |
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Weight | 95 kg |
Eye Color | Light Brown |
Hair Color | Salt & Pepper (dyed black) |
Educational Qualification(s)
College/University | Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune |
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Educational Qualification | Course in Editing |
Personal Life
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Hobby | Travelling |
Religion | Hinduism |
Ethnicity | Punjabi |
Address | A-15, Sagar Darshan, Hanuman Nagar, Off Carter Road, Khar, Mumbai 400052 |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Family
Father | Madan Lal Dhawan | ||||
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Mother | Raj Rani Dhawan | ||||
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Spouse | Karuna Dhawan/Karuna Chopra aka Laali | ||||
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Career
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Favourites
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Some Lesser Known Facts
David Dhawan hails from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. | |
He excelled academically and in sports during his school and college days. | |
He changed his name to David from Rajinder based on a neighbor's suggestion. | |
Initially pursued acting at FTII but switched to editing after being inspired by the Bengali film 'Meghe Dhaka Tara'. | |
He worked as an editor in numerous Hindi films before venturing into writing and directing. | |
Known for his successful comedy films featuring Govinda. | |
In 2021, he initiated a private venture with his son Varun Dhawan. | |
During his leisure time, he finds pleasure in traveling. | |
He expressed gratitude towards Sanjay Dutt for supporting him during a challenging period. |