Biography
Raj Khosla (31 May 1925 β 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
all 31
Movies 31
Director 26
Producer 3
self 1
In Search of Guru Dutt (1989)
Naqab (1989)
Sunny (1984)
Maati Maangey Khoon (1984)
Daasi (1981)
Do Premee (1980)
Dostana (1980)
Nehle Pe Dehla (1976)
Prem Kahani (1975)
Kuchhe Dhaage (1973)
Shareef Budmaash (1973)
Do Chor (1972)
Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971)
Do Raaste (1969)
Chirag (1969)
Anita (1967)
Do Badan (1966)
Mera Saaya (1966)
Woh Kaun Thi (1964)
Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962)
Bombai Ka Babu (1960)
Kala Pani (1958)
Solva Saal (1958)
C.I.D. (1956)
Milap (1955)
Aar Paar (1954)
Jaal (1952)
Baazi (1951)
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1925-05-31
Deathday1991-06-09 (66 years old)
Birth PlaceLudhiana, Punjab, British India
ChildrenMilan Luthria
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
AwardsFilmfare Award for Best Film
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