| 1. David Dhawan hails from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. |
| 2. He excelled academically and in sports during his school and college days. |
| 3. He changed his name to David from Rajinder based on a neighbor's suggestion. |
| 4. Initially pursued acting at FTII but switched to editing after being inspired by the Bengali film 'Meghe Dhaka Tara'. |
| 5. He worked as an editor in numerous Hindi films before venturing into writing and directing. |
| 6. Known for his successful comedy films featuring Govinda. |
| 7. In 2021, he initiated a private venture with his son Varun Dhawan. |
| 8. During his leisure time, he finds pleasure in traveling. |
| 9. He expressed gratitude towards Sanjay Dutt for supporting him during a challenging period. |
| 10. He frequently collaborated with actor Govinda, making 18 films together starting from Taaqatwar (1989). |
| 11. He specializes in directing comedy films, often featuring Govinda, Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, or Sanjay Dutt in lead roles. |
