50 years of Rakesh Roshan in Bollywood: 10 iconic movies by the ace filmmaker
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01/11Rakesh Roshan completes 50 years in Bollywood
As the ace filmmaker, Rakesh Roshan completes 50 years in the Bollywood industry, the man is not only known for a knack in the film business but has been a part of each and every aspect of the filmmaking process - acting, direction and production. Congratulating him on completing 50 successful years in the industry, here are 10 of his iconic films that are a derivation of his 'K' connection!
02/11Kaamchor (1982)
Starring Rakesh Roshan, Jaya Prada, Tanuja, Sujit Kumar, Suresh Oberoi, Shreeram Lagoo and Bhagwan Dada, 'Kaamchor' was also produced by the filmmaker. The film was a remake of the Telugu film 'Subhodayam', and not only was the film a hit but also all the songs in the film received praises in abundance.
03/11Khudgarz (1987)
Rakesh Roshan produced as well as directed the 1987 drama 'Khudgarz' starring Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Govinda, Bhanupriya, Amrita Singh and Neelam. The film is largely spoken about for its take on friendship and the fact that friendship is a deep emotion in which people could even give up
on their lives for each other.
on their lives for each other.
04/11Khoon Bhari Maang (1988)
'Khoon Bhari Maang' starring Rekha, Kabir Bedi, Sonu Walia, Kader Khan, Satyajeet and Shatrughan Sinha is a story about a widow set out to seek revenge. Talk about women empowerment!
05/11Kala Bazaar (1989)
'Kala Bazaar' or also popularly known as the Black Market, the film starring Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Farha Naaz, Kimi Katkar, Kader Khan and Raza Murad in pivotal roles was a one of a kind take on the politics and corruption. The film highlighted the issues of corruption and bribery that were faced during the 1980s.
06/11King Uncle (1993)
Bringing together Jackie Shroff, Shahrukh Khan, Anu Agarwal, Paresh Rawal, Pooja Ruparel, Deven Verma and Nagma together in a comedy drama is what made the film 'King Uncle' iconic. The film could be watched even by children as it also threw light upon child trafficking and child labour.
07/11Koyla (1995)
Action thriller 'Koyla' starring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Amrish Puri and Johnny Lever in pivotal roles is yet another iconic film directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan. The film saw Shah Rukh play mute until he regains his voice when saved after a fatal fall.
08/11Karan Arjun (1995)
'Karan Arjun' starring Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Raakhee, Mamta Kulkarni, Kajol and Amrish Puri was directed by Rakesh Roshan. 'Karan Arjun' is not only special as it storyline dealt with the topic of reincarnation, but is also the last feature film that saw Shah Rukh and Salman star together.
09/11Kaho Na... Pyaar Hai (2000)
'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' is indeed a special film for the filmmaker as it marked the big Bollywood debut of his son Hrithik Roshan. Not only did the film went on to give Hrithik's Bollywood career a great push, but also marked its entry into the Limca Book of Records for winning the highest numbers of awards by a Bollywood film ever!
10/11Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
Yet another landmark film in the ace filmmaker's career is 'Koi... Mil Gaya' starring Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta. The film is not only special as it dealt with the topic of aliens, which was never even touched upon by any other Bollywood film, but also because Hrithik played the role of a mentally disabled with utmost conviction.
