Gulshan Rai

Gulshan Madhosh Rai (2 March 1924 – 11 October 2004) was an Indian film producer and distributor.

In the 1970s, his Yash Chopra-directed films made Amitabh Bachchan a superstar and launched successful careers for script writers Salim–Javed.

They were Johny Mera Naam, Vidhaata, Tridev (lit.The three gods), Vishwatma, Mohra (lit.The Pawn) and Gupt (lit.Secret).

Besides Mumbai, he also opened distribution offices in West Bengal, Punjab, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

However, Trimurti Films suffered failures with Rajiv's movies in 2000s, Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (lit.Love, Amour and Romance) and Asambhav (lit.Impossible), both were attempts to launch Arjun Rampal as a hero but flopped and were unable to make Rampal, a successful hero.