Raj Kanwar
Indian director and producer of films
Born
1961
64 years ago
Died
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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