EP-270 | Rakesh Roshan on Krrish 4, Working with SRK & Salman, Family & Obsession with Letter 'K'
Description
Rakesh Roshan began his career as an assistant director on the film Anjaana (1969) and later went on to direct the action drama Khudgarz (1987).
With films like ‘Karan Arjun,’ ‘Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai,’ ‘Koi... Mil Gaya,’ and the Krrish franchise, Rakesh Roshan has earned his place as a seasoned filmmaker across multiple genres in the Hindi film industry.
In the latest edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Rakesh reveals the magic behind filmmaking and his unique style of directing Bollywood films. He explains the 'K' connection in his movie titles.
Rakesh also talks about how his father’s legacy was lost and how the ‘The Roshan’ docu-series on Netflix contributed to its revival.
Rakesh also shares his experiences of working with veteran actresses like Rekha, Hema Malini, and Jaya Prada. He also opens up about his bond with Rishi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar, Shatrughan Sinha, and Jeetendra.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Making of ‘The Roshans’
05:03 – Working with leading actresses
11:00 – Vision as filmmaker
17:47 – Friendship with Rishi Kapoor
22:13 – Funds for Bollywood Movies
25:38 – ‘K’ Letter Obsession
32:46 – Story behind the bald look
37:36 – Backstory of ‘Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai’
42:25 – Mentoring Hrithik Roshan
51:41 – Fitness secret
57:15 – Family values in South Indian movies
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