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Economic Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Hrithik Roshan's father Rakesh Roshan once had to mortgage their home without informing anyone. What had happened?
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Renowned filmmaker Rakesh Roshan steadily climbed the ladder of success after moving away from acting and focusing fully on directing. His children, actor Hrithik Roshan and producer Sunaina Roshan , have strived to honor and extend their father's cinematic legacy in their unique as revealed in the Netflix documentary The Roshans, Rakesh's journey was far from smooth. He encountered significant challenges as a filmmaker, especially during the early stages of his career. In a recent interview, Sunaina opened up about her father's unwavering determination and the enormous risk he took to support Hrithik's debut as a lead to News18, Sunaina elaborated on her father's hardships as both a director and a film producer. She recalled the immense financial burden he bore while creating some of his biggest projects. 'At that age, we were too young to grasp what was really happening,' she shared. 'Dad had put everything on the line—he even mortgaged our home not once, but twice. Our cars and office were also pledged during the making of Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai and Khudgarz. Despite the odds, he faced everything with incredible courage.'Sunaina was quick to emphasize that their father shielded them from the stress and strain of his professional life. 'He never brought any of that home,' she said. 'We had absolutely no clue about the pressure he was under. Both Hrithik and I experienced a calm, happy childhood.' She also reflected on how things were different in that era, noting, 'Back then, there wasn't social media. People didn't scrutinize your background the way they do today, and our father was never the kind to brag about his achievements.'Rakesh Roshan himself has spoken about the financial uncertainty he faced while launching Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. In a previous conversation with Mid-Day, he explained, 'Hrithik had no idea, I never told him. Only my wife was aware. I had mortgaged our house and said, 'If it comes to it, I'll borrow money, but I'll try to handle it on my own.' Thankfully, I managed it within my means. But had the film flopped, we would've had to move out.'In The Roshans documentary, Hrithik recounted the moment he discovered how much his father had risked. 'I once got upset over a minor technical issue in the film,' he recalled. 'That night, my mother revealed the truth—that everything had been mortgaged. That was the first time I understood how much my father had put on the line for me.'
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hrithik Roshan's father Rakesh Roshan once had to mortgage their home without informing anyone. What had happened?
Renowned filmmaker Rakesh Roshan steadily climbed the ladder of success after moving away from acting and focusing fully on directing. His children, actor Hrithik Roshan and producer Sunaina Roshan , have strived to honor and extend their father's cinematic legacy in their unique ways. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan suspends Simla pact: What it means & who's affected What is India's defence muscle if it ever has to attack? Can Pakistan afford a full-scale war with India? However, as revealed in the Netflix documentary The Roshans, Rakesh's journey was far from smooth. He encountered significant challenges as a filmmaker, especially during the early stages of his career. In a recent interview, Sunaina opened up about her father's unwavering determination and the enormous risk he took to support Hrithik's debut as a lead actor. Speaking to News18, Sunaina elaborated on her father's hardships as both a director and a film producer. She recalled the immense financial burden he bore while creating some of his biggest projects. 'At that age, we were too young to grasp what was really happening,' she shared. 'Dad had put everything on the line—he even mortgaged our home not once, but twice. Our cars and office were also pledged during the making of Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai and Khudgarz. Despite the odds, he faced everything with incredible courage.' Sunaina was quick to emphasize that their father shielded them from the stress and strain of his professional life. 'He never brought any of that home,' she said. 'We had absolutely no clue about the pressure he was under. Both Hrithik and I experienced a calm, happy childhood.' She also reflected on how things were different in that era, noting, 'Back then, there wasn't social media. People didn't scrutinize your background the way they do today, and our father was never the kind to brag about his achievements.' Rakesh Roshan himself has spoken about the financial uncertainty he faced while launching Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. In a previous conversation with Mid-Day, he explained, 'Hrithik had no idea, I never told him. Only my wife was aware. I had mortgaged our house and said, 'If it comes to it, I'll borrow money, but I'll try to handle it on my own.' Thankfully, I managed it within my means. But had the film flopped, we would've had to move out.' In The Roshans documentary, Hrithik recounted the moment he discovered how much his father had risked. 'I once got upset over a minor technical issue in the film,' he recalled. 'That night, my mother revealed the truth—that everything had been mortgaged. That was the first time I understood how much my father had put on the line for me.'
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Rakesh Roshan took on immense financial burdens to launch Hrithik Roshan, never told family he'd ‘mortgaged his house, cars, office': Daughter Sunaina recalls
Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan went from strength to strength after transitioning from acting to direction. His children, Hrithik Roshan and Sunaina Roshan, have attempted to take their father's legacy forward in their own respective careers. But as highlighted in the Netflix documentary The Roshans recently, he faced difficult times as a director as well. In a recent interview, Sunaina recalled how her father persevered through these difficulties, and the huge bet he was willing to take on Hrithik ahead of his acting debut. In an interview with News18, Sunaina Roshan shed light on her father's journey as a director and producer and also the financial struggles he endured. 'We were very young to understand, especially when Dad started his acting career. As a producer, he had mortgaged his house twice, and the cars, and the office during Kaho Na Pyaar Hai and Khudgarz. He gambled with his life a lot, but he was fearless in doing so.' She was too quick to point out that her father never brought his work home with him, and that the kids had no idea what was going on in his life. 'We never knew that side of him because he never showed us what we were going through. I and my brother both had a very peaceful childhood.' Sunaina added, 'We never had to deal with people talking about our backgrounds because times were very different back then. There was no social media, thankfully, and Dad himself didn't make it that big.' Both Hrithik and and his dad have previously talked about the financial struggles that Rakesh went through. In a conversation with Mid-Day, he said, 'Hrithik never knew, I never told him. Only my wife knew about it. I said I am mortgaging the house, maybe if I require, I will take money, otherwise I will try to manage. But it so happened that I managed it in the funds I had. Had the film not done well, then I would have to shift somewhere else or… but I took that chance.' In the documentary The Roshans, Hrithik reflected on the moment he found out what was at stake for his family. He said, 'I always saw the glass half-full. I had not colour-corrected in two or three scenes, because I was handling that. And the overseas prints had already been sent. So, I came to my dad, really upset that, 'How could you let that go?' And I think that was the first time that my dad gave it back to me. He gave it back to me in my face. He turned to my mom, and he said, 'I am doing everything for him, and he's sitting here and he's complaining'. And that's the night I found out, my mom told me, that the house was mortgaged, the cars were mortgaged… I realised how much was at stake.'
Syyaha
12-02-2025
- Business
- Syyaha
Dubai entrepreneur Rajan Lall's Autobiography 'I Did It My Way' Launched at a Star-Studded Dubai Event
Dubai, UAE – February 8, 2025 – Esteemed entrepreneur and Bollywood film producer Rajan Lall celebrated the launch of his autobiography, I Did It My Way: My Life of Love, Loss, Betrayal, and Wisdom , at a distinguished event held on Saturday night at Koko Bay, Dubai. The book, authored by noted Dubai-based journalist Manju Ramanan, chronicles Lall's extraordinary journey through business, Bollywood, and beyond. The evening commenced with an inaugural address by H.E. Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India, who highlighted Lall's significant contributions to both the business and film industries. The event was attended by some of Dubai's most prominent business leaders, including Mr. Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group; Mr. Surender Singh Kandhari, Chairman of Al Dobowi Group; and Mr. Vasu Shroff, Chairman of Regal Group of Companies. The celebration also welcomed renowned filmmaker Rakesh Roshan and director Shashi Ranjan, famous for their recent Netflix series, The Roshans . In his address, Rajan Lall shared insights into his journey, emphasizing the themes of resilience and ambition that define his memoir. He expressed gratitude to his parents and the artists who influenced his path, stating: 'This book is not just about my life; it ' s a tribute to my parents and the artists who shaped my journey. I hope to inspire others to pursue their dreams and to understand the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.' I Did It My Way offers a deeply personal narrative, tracing Lall's experiences from his family's roots in India during the 1940s to his impactful roles in business and Bollywood. The autobiography is enriched with vintage photographs from his parents' legendary Bollywood gatherings, featuring icons such as Saira Bano and Raj Kapoor. The foreword, penned by esteemed actor and close friend Shatrughan Sinha, provides additional insights into Lall's remarkable life. The book is set for worldwide release on March 1, 2025, and will be available in bookstores nationwide and online.
