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 28
1980s
- 1989
Naqab
Director
- 1984
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman
Director
Sunny
Director
Maati Maangey Khoon
Director
- 1982
- 1981
Daasi
Director
- 1980
Do Premee
Director
1970s
- 1978
- 1976
Nehle Pe Dehla
Director
- 1975
Prem Kahani
Director
- 1973
Kuchhe Dhaage
Director
Shareef Budmaash
Director
- 1971
Mera Gaon Mera Desh
Director
1960s
- 1969
Do Raaste
Director
Chirag
Director
- 1967
Anita
Director
- 1966
Mera Saaya
Director
Do Badan
Director
- 1964
Woh Kaun Thi
Director
- 1962
Ek Musafir Ek Hasina
Director
- 1960
Bombai Ka Babu
Director
1950s
- 1958
Kala Pani
Director
Solva Saal
Director
- 1956
C.I.D.
Director
- 1955
Milap
Director
- 1954
Aar Paar
Assistant Director
- 1951
Baazi
Assistant Director
Produced 5
1980s
- 1989
Naqab
Producer
- 1982
1970s
- 1978
- 1973
Kuchhe Dhaage
Producer
1960s
- 1969
Do Raaste
Producer
Wrote 3
1970s
- 1975
Prem Kahani
Story
- 1973
Kuchhe Dhaage
Story
1950s
- 1958
Solva Saal
Screenplay
Acted in 1
1950s
- 1952
Jaal
Movie
Appearances1
1980s
- 1989
In Search of Guru Dutt
Self - Director