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Raj Khosla

Director, Producer, Writer, Actor, Additional Credits
Born May 31, 1925Died June 9, 1991 (66 years)
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

  • Woh Kaun Thi?
  • Dostana
  • Mera Saaya
  • C.I.D.
  • Mera Gaon Mera Desh
  • Do Raaste
  • Kala Pani
  • Rocky
  • Gamble
  • Solva Saal
  • Bombai Ka Babu
  • Prem Kahani
  • Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
  • This or That
  • Kuchhe Dhaage
  • Do Premee
  • Ek Musafir Ek Hasina
  • Do Chor
  • Chirag
  • Daasi
  • Naqab
  • Maati Maangey Khoon
  • The Trap

Raj Khosla Filmography

1962
Ek Musafir Ek Hasina · as Screenplay
1958
Solva Saal · as Screenplay

1975
Prem Kahani · as Story
1973
Kuchhe Dhaage · as Story
1967
Anita · as Idea
1954
This or That · as Assistant Director
1951
Gamble · as Assistant Director

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