Raj Khosla
Born: 1925-05-31 in Ludhiana, Punjab, British India
Died: 1991-06-09
Known For: Directing
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
Filmography
1989
- Naqab ... (Director)
- In Search of Guru Dutt as Self - Director
1984
- Sunny ... (Director)
- Maati Maangey Khoon ... (Director)
- Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman ... (Director)
1982
- Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon ... (Director)
1981
- Daasi ... (Director)
1978
- Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki ... (Director)
1976
- Nehle Pe Dehla ... (Director)
1975
- Prem Kahani ... (Story)
1973
- Kuchhe Dhaage ... (Director)
- Shareef Budmaash ... (Director)
1971
- Mera Gaon Mera Desh ... (Director)
1967
- Anita ... (Director)
1966
- Do Badan ... (Director)
- Mera Saaya ... (Director)
1964
- Woh Kaun Thi ... (Director)
1962
- Ek Musafir Ek Hasina ... (Director)
1960
- Bombai Ka Babu ... (Director)
1958
- Solva Saal ... (Director)
- Kala Pani ... (Director)
1956
- C.I.D. ... (Director)
1955
- Milap ... (Director)
1954
- Aar Paar ... (Assistant Director)
1952
1951
- Baazi ... (Assistant Director)