Raj Khosla

Director

1925-05-31 – 1991-06-09 · Ludhiana, Punjab, British India

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

• Dostana (1980) — Director
• C.I.D. (1956) — Director
• Woh Kaun Thi (1964) — Director
• Kala Pani (1958) — Director
• Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971) — Director
• Aar Paar (1954) — Assistant Director
• Mera Saaya (1966) — Director
• Sunny (1984) — Director
• Baazi (1951) — Assistant Director
• Do Raaste (1969) — Director, Producer
• Shareef Budmaash (1973) — Director
• Solva Saal (1958) — Director, Screenplay
• Nehle Pe Dehla (1976) — Director
• Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978) — Director, Producer
• Bombai Ka Babu (1960) — Director
• Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962) — Director
• Jaal (1952)
• Kuchhe Dhaage (1973) — Director, Story, Producer
• Milap (1955) — Director
• Do Badan (1966) — Director
• Prem Kahani (1975) — Story, Director
• Do Premee (1980) — Director
• Daasi (1981) — Director
• Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon (1982) — Director, Producer