Raj Khosla
Raj Khosla | |
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Khosla on a 2025 stamp of India | |
| Born | 31 May 1925 |
| Died | 9 June 1991 (aged 66) |
| Occupations | Film director, film producer, screenwriter |
| Children | Anita Khosla, Uma Khosla Kapur, Reena Khosla, Sonia Khosla Vinayak and Sunita Khosla Bhalla, Reena Khosla Kataria, Milan Luthria |
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. Khosla along with Guru Dutt and Vijay Anand were inspired by Alfred Hitchcock school of Mystery Suspense Thrillers.