Raj Khosla

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Raj Khosla

Directing May 31, 1925

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 "…

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Dostana

Dostana

6.0 1980 Movie
Woh Kaun Thi

Woh Kaun Thi

7.6 1964 Movie
C.I.D.

C.I.D.

5.7 1956 Movie
Aar Paar

Aar Paar

5.6 1954 Movie
Mera Gaon Mera Desh

Mera Gaon Mera Desh

5.1 1971 Movie
Mera Saaya

Mera Saaya

7.6 1966 Movie
Kala Pani

Kala Pani

4.9 1958 Movie
Sunny

Sunny

6.0 1984 Movie
Baazi

Baazi

6.2 1951 Movie
Anita

Anita

7.0 1967 Movie
Do Raaste

Do Raaste

7.0 1969 Movie
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman

Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman

8.0 1984 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1989
    In Search of Guru Dutt

    Movie Self - Director

  2. 1989
    Naqab

    Movie Director

  3. 1984
    Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman

    Movie Director

  4. 1984
    Sunny

    Movie Director

  5. 1984
    Maati Maangey Khoon

    Movie Director

  6. 1982
    Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon

    Movie Director

  7. 1981
    Daasi

    Movie Director

  8. 1980
    Do Premee

    Movie Director

  9. 1980
    Dostana

    Movie Director

  10. 1978
    Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki

    Movie Director

  11. 1976
    Nehle Pe Dehla

    Movie Director

  12. 1975
    Prem Kahani

    Movie Story

  13. 1973
    Kuchhe Dhaage

    Movie Story

  14. 1973
    Shareef Budmaash

    Movie Director

  15. 1971
    Mera Gaon Mera Desh

    Movie Director

  16. 1969
    Do Raaste

    Movie Director

More credits
  1. 1969
    Chirag

    Movie Director

  2. 1967
    Anita

    Movie Director

  3. 1966
    Mera Saaya

    Movie Director

  4. 1966
    Do Badan

    Movie Director

  5. 1964
    Woh Kaun Thi

    Movie Director

  6. 1962
    Ek Musafir Ek Hasina

    Movie Director

  7. 1960
    Bombai Ka Babu

    Movie Director

  8. 1958
    Kala Pani

    Movie Director

  9. 1958
    Solva Saal

    Movie Director

  10. 1956
    C.I.D.

    Movie Director

  11. 1955
    Milap

    Movie Director

  12. 1954
    Aar Paar

    Movie Assistant Director

  13. 1952
    Jaal

    Movie

  14. 1951
    Baazi

    Movie Assistant Director