Rakesh Roshan came to cinema after narrating the story from house to house, even after being shot twice he did not kneel before the underworld..

• Born in Mumbai on 6 September 1949, Rakesh Roshan left a different mark in the world of cinema with his ability. Although he started his career as an actor, but after venturing into the world of direction, he also gave many brilliant films to Bollywood.You will be surprised to know that many members of Rakesh Roshan's family belong to the world of cinema. Actually, apart from his brother Rajesh Roshan, his son Hrithik Roshan and father-in-law J Om Prakash are also well-known personalities in the world of cinema. Rakesh Roshan took his first step in Bollywood as an actor. He made his Bollywood debut during the year 1970 with the film Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki. However, he did not get the success he wanted in the world of acting.

Success achieved through direction

• Rakesh Roshan opened a production company during the year 1980. He made his first film Khudgarj during the year 1987. He produced the film Aap Ke Deewane, which proved to be a big flop. At the same time, as a director, he directed films like Kishan Kanhaiya, Karan Arjun, which proved to be blockbusters. Apart from these, films like Khoon Bhari Maang, Kala Bazar, Khel, King Uncle, Koyla, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Business, Krrish, Krrish 3 etc proved to be milestones in his career.

Do not kneel before the underworld

• You will be surprised to know that even when the entire Bollywood was trembling due to the threats of the underworld, Rakesh Roshan did not kneel before the underworld. What happened was that during the year 2000, when Rakesh Roshan's film Kaho Na Pyaar Hai was a blockbuster, the underworld had asked him for a share in the profits. After refusing, Rakesh Roshan was attacked and he was hit by two bullets. Even after this he did not kneel before the underworld.

Why did Rakesh Roshan choose to be bald even if he had enough hair?

 It’s sure that Rakesh Roshan had hair loss and wore a wig in the early days of his career but according to him, his decision to go bald was intentional.

Rakesh Roshan was struggling as an actor and made his directorial debut with Khudgarz in 1987. He took a religious vow (mannat) for the success of Khudgarz. Believing that it was his last chance to succeed he promised to shave off his hair if the film became a hit. Despite the film’s success, Roshan found himself unable to fulfill his vow.

Meanwhile he completed scripting of his next film, Khoon Bhari Maang and just a day before the muhurat of the film he called the barber home. After hesitating for about an hour he finally got his new bald look.

Since then, he just requires a minute to get his shiny tonsure and his wife Pinky has never had a problem. In fact she was the one who encouraged him to get it done when he was sitting confused in front of the barber.

The bald look became Roshan’s permanent, personal identity and a symbol of his confidence and professional success.

In interviews, Roshan has jokingly dismissed myths about being naturally bald confirming that it was a conscious decision.

And if this is not enough, Rakesh’s brother (Rajesh Roshan) had also shaved off his head as a vow (mannat) at the age of 19. It was a religious vow for the music of his film, “Julie”.

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