Raj Khosla

Raj Khosla
Date of Birth : 31 May 1925
Date of Death : 9 June 1991

Biography

Raj Khosla (born: 1925) was one of the top directors in Hindi films from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. He was known as a “women’s director,” because he showcased actresses at their best. He died in Bombay, India on 9 June 1991. He is often credited for success of actors such as Super Star Rajesh Khanna, Dev Anand etc.,. He was trained to be a classical singer, but Dev Anand felt he had other talents and hired him to be Guru Dutt's assistant on films, and eventually he became director. His most famous films are C.I.D. (1956) (which introduced Waheeda Rehman to Hindi audiences and made her a star), Woh Kaun Thi? (1964) (which gave Sadhana her signature role of the “mystery girl”), Do Badan (1966) (which made Asha Parekh into a serious actress and won Simi Garewal the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award), Do Raaste (1969) (which made Mumtaz into a household name), Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978) (which won Nutan the Filmfare Best Actress Award at a mature age). Super Star Rajesh Khanna has acted two films with Raj Khosla.

1) Do Raaste - 1969

2) Prem Khanni - 1985

Filmography :
As Director :
Naqab (1989)
Maati Maangey Khoon (1984)
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman (1984)
Sunny (1984)
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon (1982)
Daasi (1981)
Dostana (1980)
Do Premee (1980)
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978)
Nehle Pe Dehla (1976)
Prem Kahani (1975) - with Super Star Rajesh Khanna
Kuchhe Dhaage (1973)
Shareef Budmaash (1973)
Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971)
Do Raaste (1969) - with Super Star Rajesh Khanna
Chirag (1969)
Anita (1967)
Do Badan (1966)
Mera Saaya (1966)
Woh Kaun Thi? (1964)
Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962)
Bombai Ka Babu (1960)
Kalapani (1958)
Solva Saal (1958)
C.I.D. (1956)
Milap (1955)

As Producer :
Naqab (1989) (producer)
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon (1982) (producer)
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978) (producer)
Kuchhe Dhaage (1973) (producer)
Do Chor (1972) (producer)
Do Raaste (1969) (producer)
Anita (1967) (producer)
Bombai Ka Babu (1960) (producer)

As writer :
Prem Kahani (1975) (story)
Anita (1967) (idea)
Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962) (screenplay) (story)

As Actor :
Jaal (1952)

Awards
Filmfare Awards
1979 Won Filmfare Award
Best Film for : Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978)