The first authorized biography of director Raj Khosla, known for making classics like ‘CID’, ‘Dostana’, ‘Do Raaste’ and yesteryear star Sadhana’s blockbuster, ‘Mere Saaya’, will hit the stands this year, publishing house Hachette has announced.

The yet-to-be-titled biography, written by author Amborish Roychoudhury, in association with the late director’s daughters Uma Kapur and Anita Khosla, will delve into the life of the filmmaker as well as the range and expanse of his body of work.

“Considering his stellar filmography, it is surprising that Khosla hasn’t been talked about as much as his contemporaries. The book will not only contain priceless anecdotes but also insights about his style of filmmaking which has inspired a number of directors who came after him,” Roychoudhury told PTI.

In a career spanning three decades and 27 films, Khosla directed thrillers ‘Bombai ka Babu’, ‘Woh Kaun Thi’, ‘Mera Saaya’ and ‘Anita’ as well as neo-noir ‘Kala Pani’. He dwelled on love stories in ‘Ek Musafir Ek Hasina’ and ‘Prem Kahani’.

Khosla also directed box office successes ‘Mera Gaon Mera Desh’, ‘Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman’, ‘Nehle Pe Dehla’, and the family drama ‘Sunny’.

The filmmaker, who trained under legendary actor-director Guru Dutt, was also credited for shooting musical sequences with dexterity.

Roychoudhury said the book is based on his primary research and conversation with actors who have worked closely with the director.