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Rakesh Roshan on Mortgaging His House for Hrithik's Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Legendary filmmaker Rakesh Roshan reveals how he mortgaged his house and car to make Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, launching Hrithik Roshan into superstardom. In this exclusive conversation with Mayank Shekhar on Mid-Day's The Bombay Film Story Podcast, he shares untold stories about Bollywood's evolution, the rise of Hrithik Mania, and the changing dynamics of film financing. #hrithikroshan #kahonapyarhai #rakeshroshan #entertainment #bollywood
23 February,2025 06:00 PM IST
Rakesh Roshan on Krrish 4, Hrithik Roshan & Underworld Scare | Exclusive
In this exclusive interview from Mid-Day's Mayank Shekhar – The Bombay Film Story Podcast, Rakesh Roshan opens up about Krrish 4, Hrithik Roshan’s journey, the evolution of Bollywood, and past struggles with the underworld. He shares insights on superstardom, filmmaking, and why the South Indian industry is thriving. Plus, a special moment where he reenacts his iconic CUT. Watch till the end for big revelations.
22 February,2025 06:00 PM IST
How Rakesh Roshan transformed from flop Actor to blockbuster filmmaker
Rakesh Roshan's journey from a struggling actor to one of Bollywood's most successful filmmakers is nothing short of inspiring! Discover who suggested he name all his films with the letter 'K,' and why he traveled the world before beginning Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai with his son, Hrithik Roshan. Watch as Roshan shares his story of triumph and how he became a visionary director who shaped the careers of some of Bollywood's biggest stars.
13 February,2025 12:15 PM IST
The Roshans Trailer Launch: Rakesh & Hrithik Roshan get emotional at the event
'The Roshans', directed by Shashi Ranjan, is a documentary that focuses on the Roshan family, specifically music composer Roshan Lal, his sons Rajesh Roshan, Rakesh Roshan, and grandson Hrithik Roshan. During the trailer launch and press conference, Hrithik shared how initially he felt embarrassed and uncomfortable with the idea of a documentary, as he disliked the attention. However, his perspective changed over time, a sentiment echoed by his uncle Rajesh Roshan. Rakesh Roshan, who has directed 17 films, admitted that making a documentary is a unique and challenging experience. The series also includes anecdotes from prominent personalities in the film industry, such as Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, Ranbir Kapoor, and Priyanka Chopra.
10 January,2025 04:16 PM IST
Hrithik Roshan's debut 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' re-releases in theatres
'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai,' released on January 14, 2000, marks its 25th anniversary and Hrithik Roshan’s 51st birthday with a re-release on January 10. Directed by Rakesh Roshan, the film features Hrithik in a double role. The movie was a massive hit, with unforgettable music by Rajesh Roshan and a supreme cast that includes Ameesha Patel, Anupam Kher, and Farida Jalal. The film is still fun to watch, with stunning locations and vibrant music, though some elements like comic relief and sentimentality feel a bit outdated. Nevertheless, Hrithik’s innocence and charm in his first film remain timeless, solidifying 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai' as a classic.
10 January,2025 03:08 PM IST
Struggle to Stardom: Hrithik's Journey in Bollywood
As Hrithik Roshan celebrates 25 years in Bollywood, his father, Rakesh Roshan, opens up about the challenges Hrithik faced during his early days in the industry. In a heartfelt reflection, Rakesh shared how Hrithik's journey to stardom was filled with hardships and setbacks, including facing criticism and overcoming personal battles before he made his mark with his debut film, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai.
08 January,2025 03:44 PM IST
Rakesh Roshan & Anil Kapoor at Jeetendra-Shobha Kapoor’s 50th Anniversary
Producer Ektaa Kapoor's parents, veteran actor Jeetendra and producer Shobha Kapoor, celebrated 50 golden years of their marriage. Bollywood’s finest gathered to honour the iconic couple’s golden wedding anniversary, including Tusshar Kapoor, Anita Hassanandani, Rakesh Roshan, Sonali Bendre, Anil Kapoor, Manish Malhotra, Krystle D'Souza, Padmini Kolhapure, David Dhawan, and many others who joined in the celebrations
16 December,2024 08:45 PM IST
Rajkummar Rao, Nia Sharma, Rupali Ganguly & others at TV awards show
Bollywood and television stars united at a grand award ceremony celebrating the Indian television industry. The event was a glamorous affair, with prominent figures from both film and TV attending. Stars like Rajkummar Rao, Mallika Sherawat, Raveena Tandon, Rakesh Roshan, Ravi Kishan, Nia Sharma, Daisy Shah, Kumar Sanu, Siddharth Nigam, and Poonam Pandey, among others, graced the event, celebrating the growing influence of TV in India alongside the film fraternity.
09 December,2024 05:50 PM IST
Rakesh Roshan shares how he cast Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan for 'Karan Arjun
Director Rakesh Roshan has re-released his iconic film 'Karan Arjun' and revealed the movie's intriguing and complex casting history. Initially, the roles were supposed to be played by Ajay Devgn and Shah Rukh Khan, but due to certain issues, the casting plans changed. Roshan almost signed Aamir Khan to star opposite Salman Khan, but later decided to replace Aamir with Shah Rukh Khan. Roshan also shared an interesting anecdote about Shah Rukh’s initial reluctance to accept the film's theme of reincarnation. However, after the massive success of Karan Arjun, Shah Rukh humorously admitted his misjudgment and the director even joked that the success of the film inspired him to make 'Om Shanti Om.' When asked if he would consider remaking 'Karan Arjun,' Roshan suggested that Hrithik Roshan and Ranbir Kapoor would be his ideal choices for the new version.
23 November,2024 03:00 PM IST
Rakesh Roshan - "Shah Rukh & Salman are still the two biggest superstars"
The iconic Bollywood film 'Karan Arjun' will be re-released theatrically on November 22, with a new trailer launched on November 13, sparking nostalgia among fans. Director Rakesh Roshan explained that despite the film being 30 years old, its popularity endures due to the star power of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan and their lasting cultural influence. He also shared how the iconic dialogues "Karan Arjun Aayenge" and "Bhaag Arjun Bhaag" came to be, describing it as a moment of inspiration that perfectly captured the film's themes of destiny and the bond between the characters.
22 November,2024 10:01 AM IST