A prolific producer and director, Raj Khosla was known for ably straddling various genres, be it thrillers such as C.I.D. and Kala Pani, suspense films Woh Kaun Thi and Mera Saaya, dacoit dramas like Mera Gaon Mera Desh and Kachche Dhaage or even family dramas such as Do Raaste or Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki. His versatility and the ability to understand the nerve of the audiences reflected in the success of most of his films, which were backed with exceptional music that has stood the test of time.