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Rakesh Roshan

In this Indian name, the name Roshan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Rakesh.

Rakesh Roshan (born 6 September 1949) is an Indian film producer, director, screenwriter and actor who works in Hindi films.[1] He had appeared in 84 films throughout the 1970s and 1980s until 1989. As an actor, he was mostly known for his supporting roles in big-budget films. Later, his prominence increased and achieved fame for directing films with titles beginning with the letter "K" since 1987.

Rakesh Roshan
Roshan in 2011
Born (1949-09-06) 6 September 1949 (age 74)
Bombay, India
Occupations
  • Film producer
  • director
  • screenwriter
  • actor
Years active1970–present
OrganisationFilmcraft Productions Pvt. Limited (founder)
Spouse
Pinkie Roshan
​
(m. 1970)​
Children2, including Hrithik Roshan
Parents
RelativesSee Roshan family

As a filmmaker, his most notable work includes the action drama Khudgarz (1987), the revenge drama thriller Khoon Bhari Maang (1988), the action comedy Kishen Kanhaiya (1990), the melodramatic thriller Karan Arjun (1995), the musical romantic thriller Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000), the science fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) and its sequels, the superhero Krrish film series (2006–13). All of his directed films have been commercially successful. He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Film and Best Director for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai and Koi... Mil Gaya.

He is the son of Indian music director Roshan and Indian Bengali singer Ira Roshan. In January 2019, Rakesh was diagnosed with early-stage squamous cell carcinoma of the throat.[2]

Career edit

1970–1986 edit

After his father's (Roshan) untimely death, Rakesh started his career as an assistant director to film-maker Mohan Kumar in films like Anjaana starring Rajendra Kumar and Babita. Actor Rajendra Kumar referred him to some film-makers and thus he was signed by Soodesh Kumar for Man Mandir starring Sanjeev Kumar and Waheeda Rehman. But he made his entry as an actor, making his debut in the 1970 film Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani, in which he got a supporting role.[3] He got very few solo hero films in his career. He got solo hero roles in more women-oriented films where the focus was more on the heroine, such as Paraya Dhan with Hema Malini, Aankh Micholi with Bharati, Khubsoorat with Rekha and Kaamchor with Jaya Prada. His few successful solo hero films, with the focus equally on both hero and heroine, were Aankhon Aankhon Mein with Rakhee, Nafrat with Yogita Bali, Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara with Leena Chandavarkar, Hamari Bahu Alka with Bindiya Goswami and Shubh Kaamna with Rati Agnihotri. J. Om Prakash produced Aankhon Aankhon Mein with Rakesh in the lead. Later, J. Om Prakash directed Aakraman, with Sanjeev Kumar in the lead, and had Rakesh in a supporting role, and then produced Aakhir Kyun?, with Rajesh Khanna in the lead and Rakesh in a supporting role. Rakesh played supporting roles in a few successful films such as Man Mandir with Sanjeev Kumar in the lead, Khel Khel Mein with Rishi Kapoor in the lead, Bullet with Dev Anand as the hero, Hatyara with Vinod Khanna in the lead, Dhongee with Randhir Kapoor, Khandaan with Jeetendra and Neeyat with Shashi Kapoor as the lead hero. He played supporting roles regularly in films with Rajesh Khanna in the lead role and of those, Chalta Purza was a failure and the other three were blockbusters - Dhanwan, Awaaz and Aakhir Kyon?. The few multi-star cast films he was part of as the lead hero that were successful between 1977 and 1986 were Devata, Shriman Shrimati and Haathkadi, all of which had Sanjeev Kumar as the main lead hero and Jaag Utha Insan and Ek Aur Sikander, which had Mithun Chakraborty in the main lead, and other hits such as Dil Aur Deewaar, Khatta Meetha, Unees-Bees (1980) and Maqaar (1986). Most of his other films as a second lead hero or solo hero films between 1973 and 1990 were box office flops.

Rakesh set up his own production company, Filmkraft, in 1980 and their first production was Aap Ke Deewane (1980), which was a box office flop. His next venture was Kaamchor, also produced by him, which became a hit, but the success of this film was attributed to its music and the heroine Jaya Prada. His next solo hero film Shubh Kaamna, directed by K. Vishwanath, was a hit. He tried to re-launch himself as a lead hero with Bhagwaan Dada (1986), directed by J. Om Prakash and starring Rajinikanth as the main lead and himself in the second lead. But Bhagwaan Dada was a flop. Between 1984 and 1990 he only got supporting roles, with the exception of Bahurani. The multi-star films where he was the second lead, such as Maqaar and Ek Aur Sikander were successful. His last film as a leading hero was Bahurani, which was a woman-oriented film starring Rekha in the lead, which was directed by Manik Chatterjee and released in 1989.

1987–1999 edit

 
Roshan with his son Hrithik Roshan and Thakur Doultani

He made his directorial debut with the action drama Khudgarz (1987), starring Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Govinda, Bhanupriya, Amrita Singh and Neelam Kothari. The film emerged as a Huge commercial success and an Huge Hit at the box-office. The film became a Blockbuster Success.

He next directed the revenge drama thriller Khoon Bhari Maang (1988), starring Rekha alongside Kabir Bedi and Sonu Walia. The film received highly positive reviews upon release, and became a major commercial success at the box-office. It was also noted as a path-breaking film, emerging as one of the first successful films with the heroine as the central protagonist. The film also earned Rekha her second Filmfare Award for Best Actress, in addition to Roshan's first nominations for Best Film and Best Director. He followed it up with the action comedy Kishen Kanhaiya (1990), starring Anil Kapoor in a double role, alongside Madhuri Dixit and Shilpa Shirodkar.

His next directorial venture was the melodramatic thriller Karan Arjun (1995), starring an ensemble cast of Raakhee Gulzar, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Mamta Kulkarni and Amrish Puri in lead roles. The film received positive reviews from critics, and emerged as a blockbuster at the box-office, ranking as the second-highest-grossing Indian film of the year. It also earned Roshan his second nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Film and Best Director.

He next directed the action thriller Koyla (1997), starring Shah Rukh Khan and Dixit. The film received mixed reviews from critics, and emerged as an average grosser at the box-office, ranking as the ninth highest-grossing Indian film of the year.

2000–present edit

2000 assassination attempt edit

On 21 January 2000, Roshan was shot at by two Budesh gang members near his office on Tilak Road at Santacruz, Mumbai.[4] The assailants fired two bullets at him, one of which hit him on the left arm, while the other grazed his chest. As the director fell to the ground, the assailants fled the scene.[5] The assailants were later identified as Sunil Vithal Gaikwad and Sachin Kamble. The attack on Rakesh was not undertaken with the intent to kill, but to signal that the Shiv Sena could no longer protect its clients. Rakesh had stonewalled demands from Budesh for a percentage of the profits from the overseas earnings of Rakesh's hit film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai.[6]

Career edit

He launched his son Hrithik's career as an actor with the musical romantic thriller Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000), alongside debutante Ameesha Patel. Rakesh later revealed that this film was inspired by Shakti Samanta's Aradhana (1969), starring Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna.[7] The film received positive reviews from critics upon release, and emerged as the second highest-grossing Indian film of the year. It won Rakesh his first Filmfare Award for Best Film and Best Director, in addition to entering the Limca Book of Records for the most awards won by a Bollywood film.

He directed his son again, alongside Rekha and Preity Zinta, in the 2003 science-fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya. The first installment of the Krrish franchise, the film opened to positive reviews, with particular praise for its novel concept, and emerged as the second highest-grossing Indian film of the year. It earned Rakesh his second consecutive Filmfare Award for Best Film and Best Director.[8]

He directed his son for the third time in its sequel, the science-fiction superhero film Krrish (2006), alongside Priyanka Chopra, Rekha and Naseeruddin Shah. The film received positive reviews upon release, and emerged as a trend-setter, bringing in Hindi cinema's first superhero. It emerged as a major commercial success at the box-office, ranking as the second highest-grossing Indian film of the year. Krrish earned Rakesh his fifth nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Film and Best Director.[9]

In 2008, he produced the comedy thriller Krazzy 4. which marked his first production-only venture. Directed by Jaideep Sen and starring Juhi Chawla, Arshad Warsi, Irrfan Khan, Rajpal Yadav and Suresh Menon, the film received negative reviews and emerged as a commercial failure at the box-office.[10]

In 2010, he produced the Bollywood-meets-Hollywood crossover film titled Kites, directed by Anurag Basu and starring Hrithik alongside Mexican actress Bárbara Mori. Despite hype prior to release, the film received mixed-to-negative reviews upon release, and emerged as a commercial failure at the box-office.[11] Another version of this film was released internationally and known as Brett Ratner presents Kites: The Remix. This version was shorter, and mainly toned down the amount of musical numbers.

His next directorial was Krrish 3 (2013), the third film of the Krrish franchise. With Hrithik and Chopra reprising their roles from the previous film, it also starred Vivek Oberoi and Kangana Ranaut. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics upon release, and emerged as a major commercial success at the box-office, ranking as the third highest-grossing Indian film of the year.[12]

In 2017, he directed the romantic action thriller Kaabil, starring Hrithik alongside Yami Gautam. The film opened to mixed reviews from critics upon release, and emerged as an average grosser at the box-office.[13]

He is next set to direct Krrish 4, with Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra reprising their roles. However, the film has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[14]

Honors edit

Filmography edit

Year Film Role Producer Director Actor
1970 Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani Suresh
 Y
1971 Seema
 Y
Man Mandir Ramu
 Y
Paraya Dhan Shankar
 Y
1972 Aankh Micholi Ravi
 Y
Aankhon Aankhon Mein Rakesh Rai
 Y
Buniyaad Ajit Kumar
 Y
1973 Nafrat Prakash
 Y
Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara Harish Bhatia
 Y
1974 Madhosh Goldie
 Y
Trimurti Nandu
 Y
Goonj Rakesh Kumar
 Y
1975 Zakhmee Amar
 Y
Khel Khel Mein Vikram "Vicky"
 Y
Aakraman Lieutenant Sunil Mehra
 Y
1976 Bullet Inspector Rajesh
 Y
Ginny Aur Johnny Special Appearance
 Y
Raeeszada Special Appearance
 Y
1977 Anand Ashram Dr. Prakash
 Y
Chalta Purza Inspector Sunil Verma
 Y
Priyatama Rakesh
 Y
Hatyara Inspector Prakash
 Y
Haiwan Friendly Appearance
 Y
1978 Dil Aur Deewaar Chandu
 Y
Devata George
 Y
Aahuti Bharat Prasad
 Y
1979 Ganga Aur Geeta Friendly Appearance
 Y
Jhoota Kahin Ka Vijay Rai / Vikram
 Y
Dhongee Police Inspector Thapa
 Y
Khandaan Rakesh Dinanath
 Y
Prem Jaal Mahender
 Y
Iqraar Hero
 Y
Aangan Ki Kali Anmol
 Y
1980 Aap Ke Deewane Rahim
 Y
 Y
Unees-Bees Dev
 Y
Neeyat Ajay
 Y
Pyaara Dushman Raja
 Y
Khoobsurat Inder Gupta
 Y
1981 Bhula Na Dena Arun
 Y
Naari
 Y
Khatta Meetha Firoze Sethna
 Y
Daasi Anoop
 Y
Dhanwaan Anil
 Y
Hotel Vijay
 Y
Haqdaar Rakesh
 Y
Jeene Ki Arzoo Ravi
 Y
1982 Hamari Bahu Alka Pratapchand
 Y
Haathkadi Baldev Mittal
 Y
Begunaah Qaidi Guest Role
 Y
Jeevan Dhaara Kanwal Pal Singh
 Y
Shriman Shrimati Rajesh Kumar
 Y
Vakil Babu Prem Oberoi
 Y
Teesri Aankh (1982 film) Anand Nath
 Y
Karwat Ashok
 Y
Kaamchor Suraj
 Y
 Y
Waqt Waqt Ki Baat Inspector Shankar
 Y
Baawri Shyam Bhardwaj
 Y
1983 Shubh Kaamna Ratan
 Y
Jeet Hamaari Anand
 Y
1984 Main Qatil Hoon Guest Role
 Y
Hanste Khelte Rakesh
 Y
Awaaz Inspector Vijay Gupta
 Y
Zindagi Jeene Ke Liye Ashok
 Y
Jaag Utha Insan Brahmanand Chaturvedi (Nandu)
 Y
 Y
1985 Pyaase Honth Guest Role
 Y
Bahu Ki Awaaz Vimal Srivastav
 Y
Mahaguru Subhash
 Y
Aakhir Kyon? Kabir Suri
 Y
Zulm Ka Badla Inspector Anil Verma
 Y
Patthar Dil Chander
 Y
Kala Suraj Police Officer Pratap Singh
 Y
Haveli Kumar Saxena
 Y
1986 Maqaar Special Appearance
 Y
Khamosh Nigahen Special Appearance
 Y
Bhagwaan Dada Swaroop
 Y
 Y
Ek Aur Sikander Police Inspector, Amar Verma
 Y
Anubhav Amit Kumar
 Y
1987 Mera Yaar Mera Dushman Ashok
 Y
Daku Hasina S.P. Ranjit Saxena
 Y
Khudgarz
 Y
 Y
1988 Ramkudi Jhamkudi Special Appearance (Rajasthani Film)
 Y
Be Lagaam Special Appearance
 Y
Paigham Naasir Khaan
 Y
Khoon Bhari Maang Vikram Saxena
 Y
 Y
 Y
1989 Bahurani Amit Chaudhary
 Y
Kala Bazaar
 Y
1990 Shararat Guest Role
 Y
Kishen Kanhaiya
 Y
 Y
1992 Khel Tara Jaisingh's Manager
 Y
 Y
1993 King Uncle
 Y
 Y
1995 Pyar Do Pyar Lo Guest Role (Delayed film)
 Y
Karan Arjun
 Y
 Y
Akele Hum Akele Tum Paresh Kapoor
 Y
1996 Aurat Aurat Aurat Rakesh "Guddu"
 Y
1997 Koyla
 Y
 Y
1997 Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha
 Y
1999 Mother Amar Khanna
 Y
2000 Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
 Y
 Y
Karobaar: The Business of Love
 Y
2003 Koi... Mil Gaya Sanjay Mehra (cameo Appearance)
 Y
 Y
 Y
2006 Krrish Sanjay Mehra (Cameo Appearance)
 Y
 Y
 Y
2007 Om Shanti Om Rakesh Roshan (Cameo)
 Y
2008 Krazzy 4
 Y
2010 Kites
 Y
2013 Krrish 3 Sanjay Mehra (Cameo Appearance)
 Y
 Y
 Y
2017 Kaabil
 Y
2024 Krrish 4 Sanjay Mehra (Cameo Appearance)
 Y
 Y
 Y
2025 Shahenshah Judge
 Y
 N
 Y

Frequent collaborations edit

As a director, Rakesh is known for making films with his son Hrithik Roshan and having music directed by his brother Rajesh Roshan. Other actors he has frequently collaborated with include Rekha, Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, and Amrish Puri. As a director, all his film name's start with a 'K'.

Awards edit

Year Film Award Category
2004 Koi Mil Gaya National Film Awards Best Film on Social Issues
2001 Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai Filmfare Awards Best Film
Best Director
2004 Koi Mil Gaya Best Film
Best Director
2001 Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai IIFA Awards Best Film
Best Director
2004 Koi Mil Gaya
2007 Krrish Creative Person of the Year
2009 Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Koi Mil Gaya Golden Decade Honour for Best Director
2001 Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai Zee Cine Awards Best Film
Best Director
2004 Koi Mil Gaya Best Film
Best Director
Apsara Awards Best Film
Best Director
2015 all his films Lifetime Achievement Award
2001 Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai Bollywood Movie Awards Best Film
Best Director

References edit

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  13. ^ "Kaabil - Movie - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
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