One of the most versatile directors of today`s times, Rajkumar Santoshi delivered power pact social dramas like Ghayal (1990), Damini (1993), Andaz Apna Apna (1994) and Ajab Prem ki Gazab Kahani (2009). His other projects include Barsaat (1995), Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002), Khakee (2004), Halla Bol (2008), Phata Poster Nikla Hero (2013) and Bad Boy (2021).

In a career spanning over decades, he has won Filmfare awards for Ghayal, Ghatak (1996), China Gate (1998) and national awards for Pukar (2000) and The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002).