Prem Kahani is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language film produced by Lekhraj Khosla, and written and directed by Raj Khosla. It stars Shashi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz in lead roles, along with Vinod Khanna,Trilok Kapoor, K. N. Singh in supporting roles. The film's music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The film was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 1975 and was a superhit.

Raj Khosla was one of the top directors, producers and screenwriters in Hindi film industry from the 1950s to the 1980s. He was known for bringing in "neo-noir" and style in Indian cinema, and also as a "women's director" because he showcased actresses at their best. He has given many successful films with Dev Anand. Starting his career under Guru Dutt, he went on to make hit films like, C.I.D. (1956), Woh Kaun Thi? (1964), Mera Saaya (1966), Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971), Dostana (1980) and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978), the last of which won the Filmfare Award for Best Film. His early background in classical music ensured that most of his films excelled in music.