Directing
Raj Khosla
Hindi cinema · 29 credits
Born
31 May 1925
Died
9 June 1991 (aged 66)
Birthplace
Ludhiana, Punjab, British India
Raj Khosla (31 May 1925 – 9 June 1991) was one of the top directors, producers and screenwriters in Hindi film industry from the 1950s to the 1980s. He was known for bringing in "neo-noir" and style in Indian cinema, and also as a "women's director" because he showcased actresses at their best. He has given many successful films with Dev Anand. Starting his career under Guru Dutt, he went on to make hit films like, C.I.D. (1956), Woh Kaun Thi? (1964), Mera Saaya (1966), Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971), Dostana (1980) and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978), the last of which won the Filmfare Award for Best Film. His early background in classical music ensured that most of his films excelled in music
Known for
Filmography
Naqab
Director, Producer
Sunny
Director
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon
Director, Producer
Daasi
Director
Dostana
Director
Do Premee
Director
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
Director, Producer
Nehle Pe Dehla
Director
Prem Kahani
Story, Director
Kuchhe Dhaage
Story, Director, Producer
Shareef Budmaash
Director
Do Raaste
Producer, Director
Chirag
Director
Anita
Director
Mera Saaya
Director
Do Badan
Director
Woh Kaun Thi
Director
Bombai Ka Babu
Director
Kala Pani
Director
Solva Saal
Director, Screenplay
C.I.D.
Director
Milap
Director
Aar Paar
Assistant Director
Jaal
Actor
Baazi
Assistant Director