Renowned actor-filmmaker Rakesh Roshan to produce documentary on Roshan family’s legacy in film industry
Renowned actor-filmmaker Rakesh Roshan to produce documentary on Roshan family’s legacy in film industry
Renowned Actor-Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan gears up to produce a documentary helmed by Shashi Ranjan, who will celebrate the three-generation legacy of the Roshan family in the Hindi film industry.
Earlier on July 14, Hrithik Roshan took to Instagram to commemorate the 106th birth anniversary of his grandfather, the legendary music director Roshan Lal Nagrath.
Reminiscing his “immortal legacy” in a long, heartwarming note, the Bollywood’s Greek God wrote that Legends have a way of transcending time through their art. His songs are the foundation of the Roshan family’s journey, and he feels immensely proud to be a part of his extraordinary lineage.
Now, news comes to light, that Hrithik Roshan and his father, Rakesh Roshan, are working on a special project to celebrate the three-generation legacy of the Roshan family in the Hindi film industry. Rakesh Roshan will be producing a special documentary that dwelves into the memorable contributions of the Roshan family to the Indian film industry. The journey commences with his father, Roshan Lal Nagrath, who landed in Mumbai in 1947 and established himself to be the most prominent music directors in the 1950s and 1960s.
However, his sons Rakesh Roshan and Rajesh Roshan thereafter continued the legacy. through his sons Rakesh and Rakesh and Rajesh Roshan, excelled in the fields of acting, direction, and music, and finally to his grandson Hrithik, who is now hailed as one of the biggest Bollyood superstars of today.
The documentary ensures to be a star-studded affair, following the style of Netflix India’s recently released
‘The Romantics.’
A source close to the development reveals that it will feature archival footage and in-depth, exclusive interviews with dozens of Bollywood celebrities who have worked with the Roshans throughout the years.
Filmmaker Shashi Ranjan, acknowledged for helming films like Siyasat, Dobara, and Mungilal Rocks, among others, is helming this yet-untitled documentary.
The shooting has already commenced, featuring celebrities associated with the Roshans, and the documentary is expected to be released by the end of this year or early next year. In addition to this documentary project, Rakesh Roshan is also working on the much-anticipated fourth installment of his Krrish movie franchise, scheduled to kick-off production in the middle of 2024.
Noteworthily Rakesh has devoted years of passionate work to perfecting the script and concept of Krrish 4, and plans to bring it on par with
Hollywood superhero movies. He has reportedly enlisted Agneepath director Karan Malhotra to helm the project under his close supervision.
For those unversed with the history of the Roshans, Roshan Lal Naagrath was a legendary music director acknowledged for his unique ability to blend folk music with Hindustani classical music. From 1950 to 1967, he composed numerous runaway hits, collaborating with renowned singers like Mohammad Rafi, Mukesh, Talat Mahmood, and Lata Mangeshkar, among others. His musical legacy was carried forward by his two sons, Rakesh and Rajesh Roshan. Rakesh first established himself as an actor and appeared in over 90 movies before transitioning into directing blockbuster films such as Karan Arjun, Kaho Na… Pyaar Hai, Koi Mil Gaya, and the Krrish franchise.
On the other hand, Rajesh continued his father’s legacy in music and went on to create many iconic songs for the Hindi film industry. He enjoyed successful collaborations with esteemed artists like Kishore Kumar, Basu Chatterjee, Dev Anand, Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, and Asha Bhosle.
Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Hrithik Roshan has accomplished massive superstardom and successfully upheld their family legacy.
Meanwhile, Rajesh’s daughter Pashima Roshan is also preps up for her Bollywood debut with Ishq Vishk 2, marking the continuation of their family’s presence in the film industry.
Rakesh Roshan in the meanwhile informs that Hrithik Roshan starrer Krrish 4 will not begin before the ‘end of next year’.
News input KV Raman
