Rakesh Roshan is an Indian film producer, director, screenwriter, and actor known for his work in Hindi cinema. He appeared in 84 films during the 1970s and 1980s, primarily in supporting roles in major productions. His career took off as a director with a series of successful films starting with the letter “K” from 1987 onwards.
Among his most acclaimed works are the action drama Khudgarz (1987), the revenge thriller Khoon Bhari Maang (1988), the action-comedy Kishen Kanhaiya (1990), the dramatic thriller Karan Arjun (1995), the musical romantic thriller Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000), and the sci-fi film Koi… Mil Gaya (2003) along with its sequels. His Krrish superhero series (2006–2013) also gained notable success. All his directorial ventures have been commercially successful, earning him Filmfare Awards for Best Film and Best Director for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai and Koi… Mil Gaya.
Born on September 6, 1949, Roshan is the son of Indian music director Roshan and Bengali singer Ira Roshan. In January 2019, he was diagnosed with early-stage squamous cell carcinoma of the throat.
| Name | Rakesh Roshan |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 06/09/1949 |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 180 CM |
| Father | Roshan |
| Mother | Ira Roshan |
| Sibling | Rajesh Roshan |
| Spouse | Pinky Roshan (m. 1970) |
| Children | Hrithik Roshan, Sunaina Roshan |
| Marriage Date | 31/12/1969 |
| School (s) | Sainik School Satara |
| Debut Movies | |
|---|---|
| Language | Movie Name |
| Hindi | Khudgarz (1987) |
| Awards List | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
| 2018 | Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | ||
| 2000 | 2006 Winner Global Indian Film Award Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema Kalashree Awards | Best Director | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | |
| 2004 | Sansui Viewer's Choice Awards | Best Director | Koi... Mil Gaya | |
| 2019 | IIFA BIG 20 Award for Best Film | Best Director | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | |
| 2001 | Filmfare Awards | Best Film | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | |
| 2004 | Awards of the International Indian Film Academy | Best Director | Koi... Mil Gaya | |
| 2004 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Director | Koi... Mil Gaya | |
| 2004 | National Film Awards | Best Film on Other Social Issues | Koi... Mil Gaya | |
| 2004 | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Director - Movie | Koi... Mil Gaya | |
| 2004 | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Best Film | Koi... Mil Gaya | |
| 2004 | Screen Awards | Best Director | Koi... Mil Gaya | |
| 2004 | Screen Awards | Best Film | Koi... Mil Gaya | |
| 2004 | Screen Awards | Best Director | Koi... Mil Gaya | |
| 2007 | Bengal Film Journalists' Award | Best Director (Hindi) | Krrish | |
| 2006 | Global Film Awards | Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema | ||
| 2001 | Filmfare Awards | Best Director | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | |
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards | Best Director | Koi... Mil Gaya | |
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards | Best Film | Koi... Mil Gaya | |
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