Raj Khosla, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Raj Khosla

Indian film director

Date of Birth: 31-May-1925

Place of Birth: Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Date of Death: 09-Jun-1991

Profession: screenwriter, film director

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Raj Khosla (Hindi: ??? ?????; 31 May 1925 – 9 June 1991) was one of the top directors, producers and screenwriters in Hindi films from the 1950s to the 1980s.
He was known for bringing in "neo-noir" and style in Indian cinema since black and white times, and also as a "women's director" because he showcased actresses at their best.
He is often credited for the success of actors such as Dev Anand.
Starting his career under Guru Dutt, he went on make hit films like, C.I.D.
(1956), Woh Kaun Thi? (1964), Mera Saaya (1966), Dostana (1980) and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978), which won the Filmfare Best Movie Award.
His early background in classical music ensured that most of his films excelled in music.