Director · Writer · Actor · Producer

Rajkumar Santoshi

राजकुमार सन्तोषी

b. 1 January 1956, Chennai

Rajkumar Santoshi (born 17 July, 1956) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, who works in Hindi cinema. A recipient of several accolades including three National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards, he made his directorial debut with the action drama Ghayal (1990), starring Sunny Deol, Meenakshi Sheshadri and Amrish Puri. The film emerged as a blockbuster and critical success, making Santoshi a household name in the industry.