Raj Kanwar

Indian director and producer of films

Raj Kanwar - Indian director and producer of films
Born

1961
64 years ago

Died

February 3rd, 2012
13 years ago — 51 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

India

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Directed numerous Hindi films from the 1990s to the early 2000s. Produced and wrote screenplays for several successful projects, contributing significantly to the Bollywood film industry. Renowned for the romantic drama 'Deewane' and the thriller 'Baaghi'. Entered the film industry as a director and later expanded into production, establishing a reputation for commercial cinema.

Directed 'Deewane' in 2000

Produced 'Baaghi' in 2000

Wrote screenplays for multiple successful films

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