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. |
