Comedy In Indian Cinema-Workshop By David Dhawan at 5th GFFN

David Dhawan started off as an editor and then took the plunge into directing. He specializes in directing comedy films, most of which have featured Govinda, Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor or Sanjay Dutt in lead roles, with Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Juhi Chawla and Katrina Kaif playing the leading actresses. Kader Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Johnny Lever and Paresh Rawal appear in his films playing supporting roles. His biggest success to date is 1993's Aankhen starring Govinda and Chunkey Pandey His Partner also became a big success at the box office. Speaking to the film delegates Sandeep Marwah said,” David Dhawan is one of the most successful directors of the country. His command on comedy is commendable” David Dhawan taught the film audience how comedy films are planned and what are the ingredients required for the same.