With lead pair Dharmendra and Saira Banu during AADMI AUR INSAAN (1969), a film he directed for B. R. Films.

Enhancing a dramatic scene between Rakhee and Sharmila Tagore for DAAG (1973), the first film he made under his own banner.

Briefing the lead pair Dev Anand and Hema Malini during the outdoor shoot of JOSHILA (1973), a film he directed for Trimurti Films.

With the ensemble cast at the mahurat of TRISHUL (1978), yet another film he directed for Trimurti Films soon after DEEWAAR (1975).

All smiles during the shoot of an interesting scene between Shashi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar and Rakhee for TRISHUL (1978).

Getting set for an intense scene in KAALA PATTHAR (1979) featuring the reigning superstar Amitabh Bachchan,

Directing Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan during the outdoor shoot in Holland for the song “Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum” in SILSILA (1981).

In Kashmir with Rekha during the shoot of FAASLE (1985).

Rehearsing Rishi Kapoor, who played the lead in CHANDNI (1989) after having also worked earlier in KABHI KABHIE (1976).

At the shoot of the popular song “Mere Haathon Mein”, briefing Sridevi, who played the title role in CHANDNI (1989).

Setting up a romantic moment for Madhuri Dixit and Shah Rukh Khan during the outdoor shoot of DIL TO PAGAL HAI (1997) in Germany.

Briefing Shah Rukh Khan during the outdoor shoot of DIL TO PAGAL HAI (1997).

Enacting an intense scene for Preity Zinta at the shoot of VEER-ZAARA (2004).

Ever young in conceiving a romantic scene, with Anushka Sharma at the outdoor shoot for JAB TAK HAI JAAN (2012).

Explaining nuances of a scene to Katrina Kaif at the shoot of JAB TAK HAI JAAN (2012), his last film.