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Raj Khosla

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Indian film director (1925-1991)

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Raj Khosla 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.

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Filmography 28

Dostana1980
C.I.D.1956
Woh Kaun Thi1964
Mera Gaon Mera Desh1971
Kala Pani1958
Sunny1984
Mera Saaya1966
Do Raaste1969
Solva Saal1958
Nehle Pe Dehla1976
Shareef Budmaash1973
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki1978
Ek Musafir Ek Hasina1962
Bombai Ka Babu1960
Kuchhe Dhaage1973
Jaal1952
Do Badan1966
Milap1955
Prem Kahani1975
Daasi1981
Chirag1969
Anita1967
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon1982
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman1984
Do Premee1980
Maati Maangey Khoon1984
In Search of Guru Dutt1989
Naqab1989

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Awards 1

1979Filmfare Award for Best Film

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Raj Khosla 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. Khosla along with Guru Dutt and Vijay Anand were inspired by Alfred Hitchcock school of Mystery Suspense Thrillers.

Country
India
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 1991 · aged 66
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9 languages

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