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  • Commemorative Stamp
  • 3 May 2013

100 Years of Indian Cinema: Sheet 5 of 6

Raj Khosla

Raj Khosla, one of fifty personalities honoured for a hundred years of Indian cinema.

Date of issue May 3, 2013
Denomination Rs. 5
Quantity printed 810000
Printer Security Printing Press, Hyderabad
Perforation 13
Watermark No Watermark
Colours Multicolor
Printing process Offset Lithography
Credit Shri Kamleshwar Singh
Catalogue codes Michel IN 2747 Yvert et Tellier IN 2528 WADP Numbering System - WNS IN067.2013

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About this stamp

One of the Finest Directors of Hindi Cinema

Birth and Early Life

  • Full Name: Rajveer Singh Khosla
  • Born: May 31, 1925
  • Birth Place: Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Demise

  • Died: June 9, 1991
  • Place of Death: India

Career Highlights

Raj Khosla was regarded as one of the top directors, producers, and screenwriters in Hindi cinema.
Known for his stylish filmmaking, he excelled across genres—thrillers, musicals, social dramas, and emotional family sagas.
His direction was marked by strong storytelling, iconic music, and memorable female-centric narratives.

Awards and Recognitions

  • Filmfare Best Movie Award for Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978)

Philatelic Tribute

A commemorative postage stamp was issued in honour of Raj Khosla, celebrating his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
This stamp forms part of the series “100 Years of Indian Cinema.”

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