Raj Kanwar (1961-2012): A director who launched many stars

Raj Kanwar gave SRK his Bollywood break with Deewana. He starred opposite late Divya Bharti. The film had Rishi Kapoor in main lead.

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Raj Kanwar gave SRK his Bollywood break with Deewana. He starred opposite late Divya Bharti. The film had Rishi Kapoor in main lead.

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SRK tweeted: "My friend raj kanwarji passed away. The impermanence of life, makes one feel so helpless. May his soul rest in peace. Aisi Deewangi..miss u sir."

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Kanwar's Andaaz was the debut vehicle of two beauty queens- Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra.

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Priyanka Chopra tweeted: "Saddens me so much, my 1st director Raj Kanwar passed away..RIP Rajji..U believed in me when even I didn't. Andaaz taught me everything I know." Posting a picture from Andaaz, the actor said: "just for old times sake.. I'll miss u Rajji..had just met him at my trial for don 2..he always encouraged me..till date."

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Actor Lara Dutta

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Raj Kanwar also launched Amrita Rao and Arya Babbar in Ab Ke Baras.

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Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were paired up for the first time in Raj Kanwar's Dhai Akshar Prem Ke.

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Raj Kanwar, who gave break to Bollywood actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, is no more. Here's remembering the director through his films that proved to be a stepping stone for superstars of today.