Best Comedy Movies Of David Dhawan Before Varun Dhawan Starrer Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is an upcoming Bollywood romantic comedy starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde. Directed by David Dhawan and produced by Ramesh Taurani under Tips Films, the movie is set to release in cinemas on June 5, 2026. It follows a young man caught between his past love and a complicated present, leading to a mix of humor, romance, and emotional twists. 

Partner (2007) is a blockbuster Bollywood romantic comedy directed by David Dhawan, starring Salman Khan and Govinda in iconic roles. The film follows Prem, a charming “Love Guru,” who helps a shy man, Bhaskar, win over his boss Priya, played by Katrina Kaif. Amid the chaos, Prem himself falls for a single mother, Naina, played by Lara Dutta. Packed with hilarious misunderstandings and memorable performances, the film also features Rajpal Yadav and remains one of David Dhawan’s most loved comedy entertainers. 

The Rascals (2011) is a Bollywood action-comedy directed by David Dhawan, starring Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn as rival con artists. The film also features Kangana Ranaut, Arjun Rampal, and Lisa Haydon in key roles. The story follows two tricksters who cheat a dangerous gangster and escape to Bangkok, where they compete to win the heart of a wealthy woman using hilarious disguises and lies. Their rivalry takes a chaotic turn when the gangster tracks them down, leading to a series of comic and action-packed twists. 

Chashme Baddoor (2013) is a modern, slapstick remake directed by David Dhawan. Set in Goa, the film follows three roommates whose lives turn chaotic when a new neighbor enters the picture. While two of them try hard to impress her with funny tricks and fail, the simple and studious one unexpectedly wins her heart, sparking jealousy and a series of comic schemes. The film stars Ali Zafar, Siddharth, Divyendu Sharma, and Taapsee Pannu in her Hindi film debut. 

Main Tera Hero (2014) is a romantic action-comedy directed by David Dhawan, starring Varun Dhawan in the lead role, continuing their popular father-son collaboration. The film also features Ileana D'Cruz, Nargis Fakhri, Anupam Kher, Arunoday Singh, and Rajpal Yadav in key roles. The story follows Seenu, a fun-loving and mischievous young man who falls for Sunaina in college but soon finds himself in trouble as a corrupt cop also wants her, while a gangster’s daughter becomes obsessed with him, leading to a series of chaotic and comedic twists. 

Judwaa 2 (2017) is a Bollywood action-comedy directed by David Dhawan, starring Varun Dhawan in a fun double role alongside Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu. A reboot of the 1997 classic Judwaa, the film follows twin brothers Raja and Prem, who are separated at birth but remain mysteriously connected through “reflex” sensations, feeling each other’s pain and emotions. Raised in completely different environments, Raja as a street-smart hustler in Mumbai and Prem as a polished student in London, their lives collide years later, leading to hilarious confusion, action-packed moments, and an eventual reunion to take down a common enemy.