David Dhawan & Ali Asgar Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
David Dhawan and Ali Asgar appeared together in 2 Hindi films between 2009 and 2026. Their highest-rated collaboration was Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026 — 5.6/10). Films span Do Knot Disturb (2009) through Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026).
The David Dhawan & Ali Asgar partnership
After 17 years apart, they came back together for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026). They didn't share a set between 2009 and 2026. From Do Knot Disturb (2009) to Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026).
Their most recent film, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, came out in 2026 — the partnership is still active. It started with Do Knot Disturb (2009).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Do Knot Disturb; the 2020s to Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. David Dhawan directed every film; Ali Asgar acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 3.2/10.
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.6/10.
- Do Knot Disturb
- Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 17 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
By the time of Do Knot Disturb, both already had careers — David Dhawan with 34 films, Ali Asgar with 12.
Before Do Knot Disturb, David Dhawan had directed 34 films, including Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997).
Before Do Knot Disturb, Ali Asgar had starred in 12 films, including Sunday (2008) and Raaz (2002).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of David Dhawan & Ali Asgar's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Chunky Panday is the through-line — cast on 1 of their 2 films.
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