Person
Raj Khosla
Directing · 1925–1991 · 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
Known for
Anita
Director
Woh Kaun Thi
Director
Dostana
Director
Jaal
1952
Maati Maangey Khoon
Director
C.I.D.
Director
Mera Gaon Mera Desh
Director
Aar Paar
Assistant Director
Ek Musafir Ek Hasina
Director
Naqab
Director
Filmography
- 1989In Search of Guru DuttSelf - Director
- 1989NaqabDirector
- 1984Meraa Dost Meraa DushmanDirector
- 1984SunnyDirector
- 1984Maati Maangey KhoonDirector
- 1982Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar DoonDirector
- 1981DaasiDirector
- 1980Do PremeeDirector
- 1980DostanaDirector
- 1978Main Tulsi Tere Aangan KiDirector
- 1976Nehle Pe DehlaDirector
- 1975Prem KahaniStory
- 1973Kuchhe DhaageStory
- 1973Shareef BudmaashDirector
- 1971Mera Gaon Mera DeshDirector
- 1969Do RaasteProducer
- 1969ChiragDirector
- 1967AnitaDirector
- 1966Mera SaayaDirector
- 1966Do BadanDirector
- 1964Woh Kaun ThiDirector
- 1962Ek Musafir Ek HasinaDirector
- 1960Bombai Ka BabuDirector
- 1958Kala PaniDirector
- 1958Solva SaalDirector
- 1956C.I.D.Director
- 1955MilapDirector
- 1954Aar PaarAssistant Director
- 1952Jaal
- 1951BaaziAssistant Director
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