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.