Raj Kaushal was an Indian director, producer, and lyricist in Bollywood who initially directed ad films and went on to assist late director Mukul Anand during the making of Trimurti in 1995. He made his directorial debut in 1999 with Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi which included a whole lot of newcomers that also was produced by him. He then later also directed Shaadi Ka Laddoo in 2004 and Anthony Kaun Hai in 2006. He was married to TV presenter and actress Mandira Bedi. He passed away on 30th June 2021 due to a cardiac arrest.