Rajiv Mehra
Rajiv Mehra is an Indian director, best known for Tamil cinema. Rajiv Mehra began their career in 1983. With 30 credits to their name, Rajiv Mehra remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 40+ years, Rajiv Mehra's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
Biography
Rajiv Mehra is an Indian film and television director, writer, and producer working in Hindi cinema, best known for directing the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Ram Jaane (1995) and the supernatural comedy Chamatkar (1992), for which he also wrote the screenplay. His television serial Office Office (2000) earned him the ITA Award for Best Director for four consecutive years (2001–2004), and again in 2006 and 2007 for Naya Office Office, with the serial also winning the ITA Award for Best Serial – Comedy in 2002. He began his directorial career with Ek Jaan Hain Hum (1983) and has consistently worked across comedy and drama genres, later adapting the Office Office format into the film Chala Mussaddi... Office Office (2011). He is the brother of director-producer Umesh Mehra.
Career Milestones
Film directorial debut
View film →Directed major Bollywood hit with Shah Rukh Khan
View film →Directed action-drama with Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla
View film →ITA Award for Best Director (4 consecutive years)
Directed theatrical film adaptation of his hit TV series
View film →Rajiv Mehra by the Numbers
If you watched every Rajiv Mehra film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 14 hours. Most-paired with Gulshan Grover — 3 films together.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →
Collaboration Network
The Constellation
Top 7 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Rajiv Mehra.
Career Analytics
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
See all →Rajiv Mehra has worked most frequently with Gulshan Grover (3 films), Shahrukh Khan (2 films), Tinnu Anand (2 films), Dimple Kapadia (2 films), and Shammi Kapoor (2 films).
Legacy & Influence
Rajiv Mehra is a notable figure in Indian cinema, recognized for his work as a film director and producer, primarily active in the 1990s. His most prominent and widely recognized contribution is the 1993 comedy film 'Aankhen,' starring Govinda, Chunky Pandey, and Ritu Shivpuri. The film, a madcap heist comedy involving a bank robbery orchestrated by a disgruntled former bank employee, became a cult classic in the Hindi film comedy genre. Its success is attributed to its fast-paced narrative, memorable comic sequences, and Govinda's energetic performance. While his directorial filmography is not extensive, 'Aankhen' secured a lasting place in popular culture for its unique premise and humor, often referenced for its iconic scenes and dialogues. Mehra's career trajectory illustrates the impact a single, well-executed film can have, as 'Aankhen' remains his defining work, celebrated for its entertainment value and its role in the era's comedy landscape. His other directorial ventures did not achieve the same level of mainstream recognition or commercial success. Consequently, his legacy is firmly anchored in the cult status of 'Aankhen,' which continues to be enjoyed by audiences through television reruns and digital platforms, ensuring his name is remembered for delivering one of the notable comedies of the early 1990s.