Rakesh Roshan Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Movies, Children, Awards

Rakesh Roshan is a prominent Indian film producer, director, screenwriter, and former actor renowned for his contributions to Hindi cinema.

He began his career as an actor in the 1970s, appearing in 84 films before transitioning to directing in 1987 with Khudgarz.

Roshan is best known for his directorial ventures, including the musical romantic thriller Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000), the science fiction film Koi… Mil Gaya (2003), its sequels, and the superhero Krrish series (2006–13).

These films, which starred his son, Hrithik Roshan, were commercially successful and cemented his legacy in the film industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Rakesh Roshan Nagrath
• Stage Name: Rakesh Roshan
• Born: September 6, 1949
• Age: 75 years old
• Birthplace: Mumbai, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Indian film producer, director, screenwriter, and former actor
• Height: 1.8 m
• Parents: Ira Roshan and Roshan
• Siblings: Rajesh Roshan
• Spouse: Pinky Roshan (m. 1970)
• Children: Hrithik Roshan and Sunaina Roshan
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: ₹300 crores (approximately $40 million)

Early Life And Education

Rakesh Roshan Nagrath was born on September 6, 1949, in Bombay, Bombay State, India (now Mumbai, Maharashtra). He is the son of Roshan, a renowned Indian Punjabi music director, and Ira Roshan, an Indian Bengali singer. Rakesh has a younger brother, Rajesh Roshan, who is also a prominent music director in the Indian film industry.

Rakesh attended Sainik School in Satara, Maharashtra, before moving to Pune to study at Nowrosjee Wadia College. However, after his father’s death when he was 16, he decided to leave his filmmaking course and return to Mumbai. Rakesh is of mixed Punjabi and Bengali descent and practices Hinduism.  

Career

Rakesh Roshan began his career in the film industry as an assistant director under Mohan Kumar, working on films like Anjaana (1969). His early roles as an actor were limited to supporting characters, making his debut in Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1970).

Though he appeared in various films, Rakesh primarily starred in women-oriented stories, with notable films like Paraya Dhan (1971) alongside Hema Malini and Aankh Micholi (1973) with Bharati. His few successful solo hero films include Aankhon Aankhon Mein (1972) with Rakhee and Shubh Kaamna (1983) with Rati Agnihotri.

He also starred in several multi-star cast films, such as Khandaan (1979) and Neeyat (1980), often in supporting roles to established stars like Rajesh Khanna and Jeetendra. In 1980, Rakesh set up his own production company, Filmkraft, and ventured into film production.

His first production, Aap Ke Deewane (1980), was a commercial failure, but his subsequent film, Kaamchor (1982), became a hit, mainly due to its music and Jaya Prada’s performance. His directorial debut came with Khoon Bhari Maang (1988), a revenge thriller starring Rekha, which was a major success and marked a turning point in his career.

Rakesh continued to direct successful films, including Khel (1992) and King Uncle (1993), before embarking on his most iconic project, Karan Arjun (1995), a melodramatic action thriller starring Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.

In 2000, Rakesh launched his son Hrithik Roshan‘s career with the romantic thriller Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai became a massive commercial success and won several awards, including two Filmfare Awards for Best Director and Best Film. Rakesh followed this with Koi… Mil Gaya (2003), a science fiction film that garnered critical acclaim and was another major box-office hit.

The film also led to the creation of the Krish franchise, a superhero series that was both commercially successful and popular with audiences. This series and its sequels cemented Rakesh’s legacy as a leading filmmaker in the Indian film industry.

Rakesh Roshan’s production ventures also included Krazzy 4 (2008), a comedy thriller that failed at the box office, and Kaabil (2017), which starred Hrithik alongside Yami Gautam. Despite mixed reviews, Kaabil was an average grosser.

Looking ahead, Rakesh is set to direct Krrish 4, with Hrithik and Priyanka Chopra reprising their roles. However, the film’s production has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through his career, Rakesh has solidified his place in Bollywood history as a versatile and successful filmmaker.

Awards and Nominations

Rakesh Roshan has received numerous awards throughout his career, including:

Filmfare Awards

• 2001: Best Film and Best Director for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
• 2004: Best Film and Best Director for Koi… Mil Gaya
• 2007: Nominated for Best Director for Krrish
• 2004: Best Film on Other Social Issues for Koi… Mil Gaya

IIFA Awards

• 2001: Best Film and Best Director for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
• 2009: Golden Decade Honour for Best Director

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @rakesh_roshan9
• Facebook handle: Rakesh Roshan
• Twitter handle: @RakeshRoshan_N

Personal Life

Rakesh Roshan is married to Pinky Roshan, daughter of filmmaker J. Om Prakash. They tied the knot in 1971 after a friendship that blossomed during family visits. They have two children: Sunaina (born 1972) and Hrithik Roshan (born 1974) 123. Their marriage has endured over 50 years,

Filmography

• Khudgarz (1987)
• Khoon Bhari Maang (1988)
• Karan Arjun (1995)
• Koi… Mil Gaya (2003)
• Krrish (2006)
• Krrish 3 (2013)
• Upcoming: Krrish 4

Net Worth

Rakesh Roshan’s estimated net Worth in 2023 is around ₹300 crores (approximately $40 million). His wealth comes from his successful career as a film director, producer, and actor in Bollywood, with significant contributions from films like Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai and the Krrish series.