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    ⭐ Bollywood · Indian Celebrity

    David Dhawan

    Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Judwaa, No Entry, comedy factory of 1990s, father of Varun

    🎨 Colour: White💎 Stone: Pearl (Moti)📅 Day: Monday🔢 Number: 2, 7, 11🧭 Direction: North West⚙️ Metal: Silver🃏 Tarot: Strength

    With the Sun in Leo (Western) and the Moon in Karka (Vedic Rashi), David Dhawan combines the fire energy of Leo with the jala (water) depth of Karka, ruled by Chandra (चंद्र). Their Life Path 8 — the The Achiever — guided by Saturn, brings powerful, authoritative, business-minded, and goal-oriented. to everything they do.

    About David Dhawan

    David Dhawan, born Rajinder Dhawan, is one of Hindi cinema’s most commercially successful directors, celebrated for redefining Bollywood comedy during the 1990s. Raised in Kanpur, he studied editing at the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India in Pune before entering the film industry. While the era featured intense action thrillers like Tezaab, Parinda, Narsimha, and Nishchaiy, Dhawan revolutionized popular cinema by championing lighthearted mass entertainers. He achieved a major breakthrough with the 1993 comedy Aankhen, which became one of the biggest box office successes of the decade. Partnering with actor Govinda across seventeen feature films, Dhawan directed beloved hits such as Coolie No 1, Saajan Chale Sasural, and Hero No 1. He further demonstrated his commercial versatility by directing Salman Khan in smash hits Judwaa and Partner. With over forty directorial credits, he established a rapid comedic formula that defined Indian theatrical entertainment for decades. His colorful, escapist cinematic legacy remains an enduring touchstone of Indian popular culture, continuously inspiring contemporary filmmakers.

    Based on publicly available information.

    David Dhawan — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameDavid Dhawan
    ProfessionDirector
    NationalityIndian
    Date of BirthAugust 16, 1955
    Age71 years old
    Chinese Zodiac🐐 Wood Goat
    Sun sign (Western)♌ Leo
    Moon sign (Rashi)Karka
    NakshatraPunarvasu or Pushya (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number8 — The Achiever
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for David Dhawan would need their exact birth time and place, and those are not in the public record. The Ascendant (Lagna), house placements, Nakshatra and Dasha timeline all change with just a few minutes' difference — so we don't invent a time or quietly default to noon. This profile therefore shows only what the birth date can honestly support: Sun sign, Moon sign (Rashi), Chinese zodiac and Life Path.

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    🎂 Birthday RarityVery Common
    15celebrities share this birthday

    15 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on August 16. That makes it a very common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 4%

    Astrological Profile

    Leo ♌ — The Fire Sign

    Leo is the most magnetic sign of the zodiac. Ruled by the Sun, they radiate warmth, confidence, and creativity. Their generosity is legendary and their presence commands every room they enter.

    Strengths

    CreativePassionateGenerousWarm-heartedHumorous

    Challenges

    ArrogantStubbornSelf-centredInflexibleLazy
    Lucky Colour
    Gold
    Lucky Stone
    Ruby
    Lucky Day
    Sunday
    Lucky Numbers
    1, 3, 10
    🃏 Tarot Card: Strength
    Inner courage, patience, and mastery of raw instinct

    Compatibility

    ✓ Aries✓ Sagittarius✓ Gemini
    ✗ Taurus✗ Scorpio

    Career: Born performers who excel in entertainment, politics, and leadership. Their charisma and natural authority make them compelling leaders and inspiring role models.

    David Dhawan's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury2950.2
    ♀ Venus1150.6
    ♂ Mars371.9
    ♃ Jupiter611.9
    ♄ Saturn229.4
    ♅ Uranus084
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Celebrity Birthday Twins

    12 other celebrities share David Dhawan's birthday (August 16):

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    Frequently Asked Questions About David Dhawan

    When is David Dhawan's birthday?

    David Dhawan was born on August 16, 1955.

    How old is David Dhawan?

    David Dhawan is 71 years old.

    What is David Dhawan's zodiac sign?

    David Dhawan's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22), an element of Fire ruled by Sun.

    What is David Dhawan's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    David Dhawan's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Karka: the sidereal Moon stayed in Karka for the whole of August 16, 1955, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Leo).

    What is David Dhawan's Chinese zodiac sign?

    David Dhawan was born in the Year of the Goat (Wood Goat) — Mild-mannered, kind, creative.

    What is David Dhawan known for?

    David Dhawan is an Indian director known for: Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Judwaa, No Entry, comedy factory of 1990s, father of Varun

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