Raj Khosla

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

Directed

1. Dostana (1980) — Director
2. C.I.D. (1956) — Director
3. Woh Kaun Thi (1964) — Director
4. Kala Pani (1958) — Director
5. Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971) — Director
6. Mera Saaya (1966) — Director
7. Sunny (1984) — Director
8. Do Raaste (1969) — Director
9. Shareef Budmaash (1973) — Director
10. Solva Saal (1958) — Director
11. Nehle Pe Dehla (1976) — Director
12. Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978) — Director
13. Bombai Ka Babu (1960) — Director
14. Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962) — Director
15. Kuchhe Dhaage (1973) — Director
16. Milap (1955) — Director
17. Do Badan (1966) — Director
18. Do Premee (1980) — Director
19. Daasi (1981) — Director
20. Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon (1982) — Director
21. Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman (1984) — Director
22. Anita (1967) — Director
23. Chirag (1969) — Director
24. Prem Kahani (1975) — Director
25. Maati Maangey Khoon (1984) — Director
26. Naqab (1989) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Jaal (1952)
2. In Search of Guru Dutt (1989) — Self - Director