Rakesh Roshan, initially an actor, later found his true passion in directing, and became a prominent figure in Bollywood. The father of Hrithik Roshan and son of musician Roshan Lal Nagrath, he has a rich background in the industry. His brother, Rajesh Roshan, is a renowned music director. Rakesh Roshan not only directed films but also played a crucial role in launching his son, and worked with stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.
Roshan debuted as an actor in 1970 with ‘Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani.’ Subsequently, he appeared in various films like ‘Khel,’ ‘Khoobsurat,’ ‘Kala Bazar,’ and ‘Bahurani,’ before transitioning to direction.
His directorial debut was ‘Khudgarz.’ Here are five of his most notable films:
‘Karan Arjun,’ released in 1995, with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, was directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan. The film featured a star cast including Rakhee Gulzar, Amrish Puri, and Kajol. The film earned 431 million rupees globally, with a budget of 60 million rupees. The film’s soundtrack contained hit songs like ‘Yeh Bandhan To’ and ‘Jai Maa Kali.’
‘Koyla,’ released in 1997, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit, was directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan. It featured Amrish Puri, and others. The film’s worldwide collection was 279.6 million rupees, with a budget of 120 million rupees. The film is known for its gripping storyline and action, with notable songs like ‘Tanhai Tanhai.’
‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai,’ released in 2000, launched Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel, directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan. The film was a massive success, featuring popular tracks like ‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’ and ‘Ek Pal Ka Jeena.’ With a budget of 100 million rupees, it earned 789.3 million rupees worldwide.
‘Koi… Mil Gaya,’ released in 2003, starring Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta, was directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan. The film, centered around an alien encounter, earned 802.9 million rupees worldwide on a budget of 280 million rupees. Popular songs in the film included ‘Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala’ and ‘Jaadoo Jaadoo.’
‘Krrish,’ the sequel to ‘Koi… Mil Gaya,’ was released in 2006, followed by ‘Krrish 3’ in 2013. Both films achieved significant box office success. The Krrish series featured Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, and other prominent actors.