Quick Info
| Profession | Music Composer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/05/1955 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Rajesh Roshanlal Nagrath, known professionally as Rajesh Roshan, is an Indian music director and composer who has worked on over 100 Hindi films since 1974[1][7]. | |
| He is the younger brother of film director Rakesh Roshan and the uncle of actor Hrithik Roshan[3]. | |
| Roshan received his music training from his mother Ira Roshan, Faiz Ahmed Khan, and the legendary composer Laxmikant, though he later became Laxmikant's rival[1]. | |
| He was born to a Punjabi father from Bareilly and a Bengali mother from Delhi, and his family relocated to Mumbai where they initially lived in a garage[1]. | |
| His father passed away when he was 10 years old, but he continued his father's musical legacy[1]. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 78 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper (Semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Music training from mother Ira Roshan, Faiz Ahmed Khan Saheb, and music director Laxmikant[1] |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2024) | 69 Years |
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| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Kanchan Roshan |
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Family
| Father | Roshan Lal Nagrath (Music Director) |
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| Mother | Ira Roshan (Music Director) |
| Siblings | Rakesh Roshan (Brother, Film Director/Producer), Roop Kumar Rathod (Brother, Singer) |
| Spouse | Kanchan Roshan |
| Children | Eshaan Roshan (Son), Pashmina Roshan (Daughter) |
Career
| Debut | Music Direction Debut: Kunwara Baap (1974) |
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| Breakthrough | Julie (1975) |
| Notable Works | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000), Koi... Mil Gaya (2003), Krrish (2006), Krish 3 (2013), Kaabil (2017) |
| Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Music Director - Julie (1975), Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000); Indian Screen Awards for Karan Arjun; Zee Cine Awards for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai |
| Milestones | First persuaded Amitabh Bachchan to sing in a film for 'Mere Paas Aao' from Mr. Natwarlal (1979)[1]; Composed music for over 100 Hindi films since 1974[1] |
Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Shammi Kapoor, Dev Anand, Hrithik Roshan |
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| Favourite Musicians | Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, A.R Rahman, R.D Burman, Anu Malik, Sukhwinder Singh, Vishal Dadlani, K.K |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rajesh Roshan's smoking habits are unknown. | |
| 2. Rajesh Roshan's alcohol consumption is not known. | |
| 3. He was born to a Punjabi father from Bareilly and a Bengali mother from Delhi. | |
| 4. His parents relocated to Mumbai for employment and lived in a garage. | |
| 5. His father passed away when he was 10 years old, but he proudly continued his father's musical legacy. | |
| 6. Rajesh received music training from his mother and Faiz Ahmed Khan Saheb, and also from the famous music director Laxmikant. | |
| 7. Initially, trained by Laxmikant, he later became Laxmikant's rival. | |
| 8. Mehmood provided Rajesh his first opportunity in the film industry with Kunwara Baap (1974). | |
| 9. The first song he recorded was 'Saj Rahi Gali' from Kunwara Baap, featuring 15 transgender singers. | |
| 10. Rajesh Roshan's breakthrough came with Julie (1975), which earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Music Director. | |
| 11. He was the first to persuade Amitabh Bachchan to sing in a film, for 'Mere Paas Aao' from Mr. Natwarlal (1979). | |
| 12. Known for his modest and soft-spoken demeanor, Rajesh Roshan is described as a reserved individual in the entertainment world. | |
| 13. He has composed music for over 100 Hindi films since 1974. | |
| 14. He frequently collaborates with his brother Rakesh Roshan on films starring Hrithik Roshan. |