Raj Khosla

Raj Khosla

Personal information

Known for
Directing
Known credits
30
Gender
Male
Born
May 31, 1925
Died
June 9, 1991
Place of birth
Ludhiana, Punjab, British India

Biography

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

Popular

Dostana
Movie
1980

Dostana

Movie · 1980

C.I.D.
Movie
1956

C.I.D.

Movie · 1956

Woh Kaun Thi
Movie
1964

Woh Kaun Thi

Movie · 1964

Kala Pani
Movie
1958

Kala Pani

Movie · 1958

Mera Gaon Mera Desh
Movie
1971

Mera Gaon Mera Desh

Movie · 1971

Aar Paar
Movie
1954

Aar Paar

Movie · 1954