Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Filmmaker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/09/1949 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Rakesh Roshan
11/07/2026
Rakesh Roshan publicly dismissed reports of a budget dispute between Hrithik Roshan and Yash Raj Films over Krrish 4, saying there are no issues. The production is set to be directed by Hrithik Roshan, with shooting expected from mid-2026 and a 2027 release.
22/07/2025
Rakesh Roshan shared that he underwent a preventive medical procedure after a routine checkup revealed both of his carotid arteries were more than 75 percent blocked. He said he was asymptomatic, received treatment promptly, and returned home fully recovered after the procedure.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rakesh Roshan Lal Nagrath |
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| Nickname | Guddu |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Green |
| Hair Color | N/A (Bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sainik School, Satara |
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| College | Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | 8, 9, 10 floor of El Palazzo, 12th Road, JVPD Scheme, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | cooking |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Pinky Roshan |
| Wife/Spouse | Pinky Roshan (m. 1971 - present) |
| Marriage Date | Year 1971 |
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Family
| Father | Roshan Lal Nagrath (Music Director) |
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| Mother | Ira Roshan (Music Director) |
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| Spouse | Pinky Roshan |
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Career
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| Notable Films as Director |
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| Notable Films as Producer |
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Favourites
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| Actress | Rekha |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (worth Rs. 3 crore) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rakesh comes from a mixed Punjabi and Bengali background. | |
| 2. His parents moved to Mumbai for work and lived in a garage. | |
| 3. He was born in a stable next to their Versova home. | |
| 4. At 16, he lost his father and left his filmmaking course in Pune to support his family in Mumbai. | |
| 5. Initially, he earned 200 INR per month. | |
| 6. Despite aspirations to act, his early acting opportunities were not successful. | |
| 7. In 1980, he founded FilmKraft and released his first film, "Aap Ke Deewane." | |
| 8. Following a flop, his next project "Kaamchor" (1982) became a hit. | |
| 9. His directorial debut, "Khudgarz," was a commercial success in 1987. | |
| 10. Originally, Shah Rukh Khan was considered for "Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai," not his son, Hrithik. | |
| 11. All his films' titles start with the letter 'K' for luck. | |
| 12. In Bollywood, he is close friends with Jeetendra and Rishi Kapoor. | |
| 13. In January 2019, Hrithik revealed Rakesh's early-stage throat cancer diagnosis. |
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