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Rakesh Roshan is an Indian producer, director, screenwriter, editor, former actor and music director in Hindi films. He is the son of Roshanlal Nagrath, who was born in Gujranwala, Punjab. He appeared in 84 films throughout the 1970s and 1980s till 1989. As an actor, he was mostly known for his supporting roles in big-budget films starring Sanjeev Kumar and Rajesh Khanna in the lead role. Later, he achieved fame for directing films with titles beginning with the letter "K" since 1987. As a filmmaker, his most notable work includes the drama Khudgarz (1987), the revenge drama Khoon Bhari Maang (1988), the comedy-drama Kishen Kanhaiya (1990), the crime thriller Karan Arjun (1995), the romance Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000), the science fiction Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) and the superhero Krrish film series (2006—2013). Roshan won the Filmfare Award for Best Director for directing the films; Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai and Koi... Mil Gaya. He is the father of actor Hrithik Roshan.
Birth Name
Rakesh Roshanlal Nagrath
Born
Tuesday, 06 September 1949
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Krrish 4 | Sanjay Mehra | 2022 |
The Kapil Sharma Show | Self | 2016 |
Om Shanti Om | Self | 2007 |
Koffee with Karan | Self - Guest | 2004 |
Koi... Mil Gaya | Sanjay Mehra | 2003 |
Mother | Amar Khanna | 1999 |
Showbiz India | Self | 1998 |
Akele Hum Akele Tum | Paresh Kapoor (Film Director) / Paresh Kapoor | 1995 |
Pyar Do Pyar Lo | 1995 | |
Khel | Tara Jaisingh's Manager | 1992 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Krrish 4 | Sanjay Mehra | 2022 |
The Kapil Sharma Show | Self | 2016 |
Om Shanti Om | Self | 2007 |
Koffee with Karan | Self - Guest | 2004 |
Koi... Mil Gaya | Sanjay Mehra | 2003 |
Mother | Amar Khanna | 1999 |
Showbiz India | Self | 1998 |
Akele Hum Akele Tum | Paresh Kapoor (Film Director) / Paresh Kapoor | 1995 |
Pyar Do Pyar Lo | 1995 | |
Khel | Tara Jaisingh's Manager | 1992 |
Bahurani | Amit Chaudhary | 1989 |
Khoon Bhari Maang | Vikram Saxena | 1988 |
Akarshan | Self | 1988 |
Mera Yaar Mera Dushman | Ashok | 1987 |
Daku Hasina | SP Ranjit Saxena | 1987 |
Anubhav | Amit | 1986 |
Ek Aur Sikander | Inspector Amar / Amar Verma | 1986 |
Bhagwaan Dada | Swaroop | 1986 |
Aakhir Kyon? | Kabir Suri | 1985 |
Mahaguru | Subhash | 1985 |
Bahu Ki Awaaz | Vimal Srivastav | 1985 |
Ram Tere Kitne Nam | Self (a scene from a movie) | 1985 |
Zulm Ka Badla | Inspector Anil Verma | 1985 |
Patthar Dil | Chander | 1985 |
Kala Suraj | Police Officer | 1985 |
Haveli | Kumar Saxena | 1985 |
Awaaz | Inspector Vijay Gupta | 1984 |
Jaag Utha Insan | Brahmananda Chaturvedi (Nandu) / Brahmananda Chaturvedi | 1984 |
Hanste Khelte | Rakesh | 1984 |
Zindagi Jeene Ke Liye | 1984 | |
Jeet Hamaari | Anand | 1983 |
Shubh Kaamna | Ratan | 1983 |
Kaamchor | Suraj | 1982 |
Karwat | 1982 | |
Teesri Aankh | Anand Nath | 1982 |
Vakil Babu | Prem Oberoi | 1982 |
Shriman Shrimati | Rajesh Kumar | 1982 |
Jeevan Dhaara | Kanwal Pal Singh (Guest Appearance) / Sangeeta's boss | 1982 |
Haathkadi | Baldev Mittal | 1982 |
Hamari Bahu Alka | Pratapchand | 1982 |
Waqt-Waqt Ki Baat | 1982 | |
Jeene Ki Arzoo | 1981 | |
Haqdaar | 1981 | |
Hotel | Vijay | 1981 |
Dhanwan | Anil Verma | 1981 |
Naseeb | Self | 1981 |
Neeyat | Ajay | 1980 |
Aap Ke Deewane | Rahim | 1980 |
Khubsoorat | Inder Gupta | 1980 |
Dhongee | Police Inspector Thapa | 1979 |
Iqraar | 1979 | |
Khandaan | Rakesh Dinanath | 1979 |
Aangan Ki Kali | 1979 | |
Devata | George | 1978 |
Dil Aur Deewaar | Saroj's brother / Chandan | 1978 |
Aahuti | Bharat Prasad / Badshah | 1978 |
Khatta Meetha | Firoze Sethna | 1978 |
Inkaar | Self | 1977 |
Ananda Ashram | Dr.Prakash / Dr. Prakash | 1977 |
Chalta Purza | Police Inspector Sunil Verma | 1977 |
Haiwan | Special Appearance | 1977 |
Bullet | Inspector Rajesh | 1976 |
Ginny Aur Johnny | (Special Appearance) | 1976 |
Aakraman | Leutenant Sunil Mehra / Lieutenant Sunil Mehra | 1975 |
Pagli | Raja | 1974 |
Nafrat | Prakash Kumar | 1973 |
Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara | Harish Bhatia | 1977 |
Aankhon Aankhon Mein | Rakesh Rai | 1972 |
Buniyaad | 1972 | |
Aankh Micholi | Ravi | 1972 |
Man Mandir | Ramu | 1971 |
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani | Suresh | 1970 |
Director Filmography
Title | Year |
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Krrish 3 | 2013 |
Krrish | 2006 |
Koi... Mil Gaya | 2003 |
Karobaar: The Business of Love | 2000 |
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | 2000 |
Koyla | 1997 |
Karan Arjun | 1995 |
King Uncle | 1993 |
Khel | 1992 |
Kishen Kanhaiya | 1990 |
Kala Bazaar | 1989 |
Khoon Bhari Maang | 1988 |
Khudgarz | 1987 |
Producer Filmography
Title | Year |
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Kaabil | 2017 |
Krrish 3 | 2013 |
Kites | 2010 |
Krazzy 4 | 2008 |
Krrish | 2006 |
Koi... Mil Gaya | 2003 |
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | 2000 |
Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha | 1997 |
Koyla | 1997 |
Karan Arjun | 1995 |
King Uncle | 1993 |
Kishen Kanhaiya | 1990 |
Khoon Bhari Maang | 1988 |
Khudgarz | 1987 |
Bhagwaan Dada | 1986 |
Jaag Utha Insan | 1984 |
Kaamchor | 1982 |
Aap Ke Deewane | 1980 |