The Stardust Dream Director Award is chosen by a distinguished jury as part of the annual Stardust Awards.
Karan Johar holds this record by winning 3 awards, followed by Ashutosh Gowariker and Farah Khan with 2 awards.
| Wins | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Karan Johar |
| 2 | Ashutosh Gowariker, Farah Khan |
| Year | Director | Film |
| 2003 | Vikram Bhatt | Raaz |
| 2005 | Ashutosh Gowariker | Swades |
| 2006 | Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Black |
| 2007 | Rajkumar Hirani | Lage Raho Munna Bhai |
| 2008 | Farah Khan | Om Shanti Om |
| 2009 | Ashutosh Gowariker | Jodhaa Akbar |
| 2010 | Imtiaz Ali | Love Aaj Kal |
| 2011 | Karan Johar | My Name Is Khan |
| 2012 | Rohit Shetty | Singham |
| 2013 | Karan Johar | Student Of The Year |
| 2014 | Farah Khan | Happy New Year |
| 2015 | Kabir Khan and Anand L. Rai | Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Tanu Weds Manu Returns |
| 2016 | Karan Johar | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil |