Filmmaker Raj Khosla’s biography to release in 2022
The primary authorised biography of director Raj Khosla, recognized for making classics like “CID”, “Dostana”, “Do Raaste” and yesteryear star Sadhana’s blockbuster “Mere Saaya”, will hit the stands this 12 months, publishing home Hachette introduced on Monday.
The yet-to-be titled biography, written by creator Amborish Roychoudhury in affiliation with the late director’s daughters Uma Kapur and Anita Khosla, will delve into the lifetime of the filmmaker in addition to the vary and expanse of his physique of labor.
“Contemplating his stellar filmography, it’s stunning that Khosla hasn’t been talked about as a lot as his contemporaries. The e book goals to appropriate this.
“The e book won’t solely include priceless anecdotes but additionally insights about his model of filmmaking which has impressed quite a few administrators who got here after him,” Roychoudhury instructed PTI.
In a profession spanning three many years and 27 movies, Khosla directed thrillers “Bombai ka Babu”, “Woh Kaun Thi”, “Mera Saaya” and “Anita” in addition to neo-noir “Kala Pani”. He dwelled with love tales in “Ek Musafir Ek Hasina” and “Prem Kahani”.
Khosla additionally directed field workplace successes “Mera Gaon Mera Desh”, “Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman”, “Nehle Pe Dehla” and familly drama “Sunny”.
The filmmaker, who educated below legendary actor-director Guru Dutt, was additionally credited for taking pictures musical sequences with dexterity. A few of the most iconic songs shot by Khosla embody “Lag jaa gale”, “Mera saaya saath hoga”, “Jaane kya baat hai”, “Hai apna dil toh awara” and “Ye hai Bombay meri jaan”.
Roychoudhury mentioned the e book relies on his main analysis and dialog with actors who’ve labored carefully with the director.
“I’ve been in a position to discuss to lots of his collaborators, together with the late Lata Mangeshkar, Mahesh Bhatt, Dharmendra, Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rahman, Sharmila Tagore, Manoj Kumar, Mumtaz, Prem Chopra and lots of others.
“I additionally spoke to Aamir Khan,who grew up in the identical constructing and later purchased Khosla’s flat,” mentioned the creator.
Roychoudhury’s final e book “Cult of their Personal: Bollywood Past Field Workplace” received a particular point out on the 66th Nationwide Movie Awards, 2018.
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