Subhash Ghai

Indian director, producer, screenwriter

Subhash Ghai - Indian director, producer, screenwriter
Born

January 24th, 1945
80 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

India

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A prominent figure in Indian cinema, contributed as a director, producer, and screenwriter. Created several blockbuster films during the 1980s and 1990s. Established a film school, Whistling Woods International, which trains aspiring filmmakers. Received multiple awards for contributions to the film industry, including the National Film Award.

Directed the film 'Deewaar'

Produced 'Khalnayak'

Wrote 'Ram Lakhan'

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