Rajesh Roshan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rajesh Roshan
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Roshan in 2011
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Rajesh Roshanlal Nagrath
24 May 1953 |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1974–2017 |
| Spouse(s) | Kanchan Roshan |
| Children | 2, including Pashmina |
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| Relatives | Roshan family |
Rajesh Roshanlal Nagrath (born on May 24, 1953) is a well-known Indian music director and composer. He creates music for movies. He is the son of famous music director Roshan. His brother is Rakesh Roshan, who is an actor, producer, and director.
Music Journey
Rajesh Roshan has worked with many popular singers and directors. These include Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, and Asha Bhosle. He became very famous with his music for the 1974 film Kunwara Baap. The next year, his music for the film Julie was a big hit. For Julie, he won the Filmfare Best Music Director Award, which is a very important award in Indian cinema.
He composed music for many successful films in the 1970s and 1980s. Some of these films were Des Pardes, Man Pasand, and Lootmaar. He created many beautiful songs, often sung by Kishore Kumar. Some of these films include Swami, Baton Baton Mein, and Do Aur Do Paanch. He also worked on films with actor Rajesh Khanna, like Janta Hawaldar and Aakhir Kyon?.
In the 1990s and early 2000s, Rajesh Roshan continued to make popular music. He composed for hit films like Karan Arjun (1995), Papa Kehte Hai (1996), and Koyla (1997). Two of his most famous works from this period are Kya Kehna (2000) and Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000). His music for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai was especially popular.
Awards and Recognition
Rajesh Roshan has received many important awards for his music. He has won several Filmfare Awards. These awards celebrate the best music directors in Hindi cinema. He won for films like Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai and Koi... Mil Gaya. These awards show how much his work is appreciated in the film industry.
Film Music Highlights
Rajesh Roshan has composed music for many films over the years. Here are some of his notable works as a music director:
- 1974: Kunwara Baap
- 1975: Julie (Won Filmfare Award)
- 1978: Des Pardes
- 1979: Mr. Natwarlal
- 1980: Lootmaar
- 1981: Yaarana
- 1982: Kaamchor
- 1988: Khoon Bhari Maang
- 1990: Kishen Kanhaiya
- 1995: Karan Arjun
- 1996: Papa Kehte Hai
- 1997: Koyla
- 1999: Daag: The Fire
- 2000: Kya Kehna
- 2000: Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (Won Filmfare Award)
- 2003: Koi... Mil Gaya (Nominated for Filmfare Award)
- 2006: Krrish
- 2013: Krrish 3
- 2017: Kaabil
