Rajesh Roshan

Indian music director and composer (born 1955)

Rajesh Roshan

Roshan in 2011

Born|

Rajesh Roshan Lal Nagrath

(1955-05-24) 24 May 1955 (age 68)

Bombay, Bombay State, India
(present-day Maharashtra, India)

Nationality| Indian
Citizenship| Indian
Occupations|

* Music director
* composer

Years active| 1974–2017
Relatives| See Roshan family

Rajesh Roshan Lal Nagrath (born 24 May 1955) is an Indian music director and composer. He is the son of music director Roshan and brother of director Rakesh Roshan.

## Personal life[edit]

Rajesh Roshan was born to a Punjabi father and Bengali mother, and has two children, a son, Eshaan Roshan, and a daughter, Pashmina Roshan. He is the son of film composer Roshan. He is the brother of Indian film producer and director Rakesh Roshan and uncle of actor Hrithik Roshan.

## Career[edit]

Rajesh Roshan had a successful collaboration with Kishore Kumar, Basu Chatterjee, Dev Anand, Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle. He shot to fame with the score for the 1974 film Kunwara Baap and the 1975 film Julie; for the latter he won the Filmfare Best Music Director Award.[1]

Roshan scored for Kunwara Baap (1974) and then in three back-to-back hit films: Des Pardes, Man Pasand, and Lootmaar. He went on to compose melodious tunes and made Kishore Kumar sing them in films like Mama Bhanja, Doosra Aadmi, Muqaddar, Swami, Priyatama, Yehi Hai Zindagi, Ek Hi Raasta, Swarag Narak, Inkaar, Khatta Meetha, Baton Baton Mein, Do Aur Do Paanch, Kaamchor, Hamari Bahu Alka, Jaag Utha Insan, Bhagwaan Dada, Ghar Sansar followed by films with Rajesh Khanna like Janta Hawaldar, Nishaan, Babu and Aakhir Kyon?.

In the 1990s, he worked in albums like Karan Arjun (1995), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995), Papa Kehte Hai (1996), Koyla (1997), Keemat – They Are Back, Daag: The Fire (1999), Dastak (1996), Kya Kehna (2000) and Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000).

Critics believe that several of his most popular songs are closely based on popular songs from other countries.

Rajesh Roshan has been the recipient of several prestigious awards for his contributions to Hindi cinema music. He has won multiple Filmfare Awards and other accolades for Best Music Director for films like "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai" and "Koi... Mil Gaya."[2][3]

## Filmography[edit]

As Music Director

Year | Film | Notes  | Sales[4][5]

|
|
|

2017 | Kaabil |  |
2013 | Krrish 3 |  |
2010 | Kites |  |
2008 | Krazzy 4 |  |
2006 | Krrish |  | 1,300,000
2004 | Aetbaar |  |
2003 | Koi... Mil Gaya | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | 2,100,000
Love at Times Square | Title Track Only  |
2002 | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum |  | 900,000
Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage |  |
Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe |  |
2001 | Moksha |  |
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bacchao |  |
2000 | Karobaar |  |
Kya Kehna |  | 2,000,000
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | 10,000,000[6]
Mela | 2 songs composed  |
1999 | Trishakti |  |
Laawaris |  |
Daag: The Fire |  | 2,200,000
1998 | Kudrat |  |
Main Solah Baras Ki |  |
Jaane Jigar |  |
Yugpurush |  |
Khote Sikkey |  |
Dand Nayak |  |
Keemat |  |
Hafta Vasuli |  |
Mere Do Anmol Ratan |  |
1997 | Ghulam-E-Mustafa |  |
Tarazu |  |
Koyla |  | 1,800,000
Udaan |  |
Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhutha |  |
1996 | Dastak |  |
Papa Kehte Hai | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | 3,000,000
Chhota Sa Ghar |  |
1995 | Sabse Bada Khiladi |  |
Karan Arjun | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | 3,000,000
1994 | Insaniyat |  |
1993 | Gunaah |  |
Prateeksha |  |
Zakhmo Ka Hisaab |  |
King Uncle |  |
Aasoo Bane Angaarey |  |
1992  | Kasak |  |
Lambu Dada |  |
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi |  |
Khel |  |
1991 | Jeevan Daata |  |
Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan |  |
Shiv Ram |  |
Karz Chukana Hai |  |
Vishnu-Devaa |  |
Do Pal |  |
1990 | Jurm |  |
Bahaar Aane Tak |  |
Kishen Kanhaiya |  | 1,200,000
1989 | Kala Bazaar |  |
Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii |  |
Asmaan Se Ooncha |  |
1988 | Dharamyudh |  |
Khoon Bhari Maang | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director |
Dariya Dil |  |
Jungle Ki Beti |  |
Maar Dhaad |  |
Kabzaa |  |
1987 | Kaash |  |
Khudgarz |  |
Dil Tujhko Diya |  |
1986 | Anubhav |  |
Ghar Sansar |  |
Ek Aur Sikander |  |
Bhagwaan Dada |  |
Maqaar |  |
1985 | Babu |  |
Aakhir Kyon? |  |
Ek Daku Shaher Mein |  |
Ulta Seedha |  |
Telephone |  |
1984 | Inteha |  |
Jaag Utha Insan |  |
Yadoon Ki Zanjeer |  |
Zindagi Jeene Ke Liye |  |
1983 | Nishaan |  |
Rishta Kagaz Ka |  |
1982 | Kaamchor |  |
Johny I Love You |  |
Khud-daar |  |
Waqt Waqt Ki Baat |  |
Shriman Shrimati |  |
Hamari Bahu Alka |  |
1981 | Yaarana |  |
Sannata |  |
Shakka |  |
1980 | Lootmaar |  |
Man Pasand |  |
Unees-Bees |  |
Swayamvar |  |
Aap Ke Deewane |  |
Do Aur Do Paanch |  |
Aakhri Insaaf |  |
1979 | Kaala Patthar | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director |
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein |  |
Mr. Natwarlal | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director |
Janta Hawaldar |  |
Baton Baton Mein |  |
1978 | Swarag Narak |  |
Muqaddar |  |
Des Pardes | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director |
Vishwanath |  |
Tumhari Kasam |  |
Dillagi |  |
Ek Baap Chhe Bete |  |
1977 | Jay Vejay |  |
Doosara Aadmi |  |
Mama Bhanja |  |
Charandas |  |
Ek Hi Raasta |  |
Khatta Meetha |  |
Inkaar |  |
Yehi Hai Zindagi |  |
Zindagi |  |
Priyatama |  |
Swami | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director |
1976 | Udhar Ka Sindur |  |
Ginny Aur Johnny |  |
1975 | Julie | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director |
1974 | Kunwara Baap |  |
|  | Total sales  | 27,500,000

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Best Music Director (Popular)". filmfareawards.indiatimes.com. Times Internet Limited. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
2. ^ "Copied Hindi Songs".
3. ^ "10 Songs Rajesh Roshan Copied". mensxp.com. Times Internet Limited. 4 June 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
4. ^ "Music Hits 2000-2009 (Figures in Units)". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 5 February 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2010.
5. ^ "Music Hits 1990-1999 (Figures in Units)". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 5 February 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2010.
6. ^ "Film producers float their own music firms". The Times of India. 11 November 2011.

## External links[edit]

* Rajesh Roshan at IMDb

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Filmfare Award for Best Music Director

1954–1960|

* Naushad (1954)
* S. D. Burman (1955)
* Hemant Kumar (1956)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1957)
* O. P. Nayyar (1958)
* Salil Chowdhury (1959)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1960)

1961–1980|

* Shankar–Jaikishan (1961)
* Ravi (1962)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1963)
* Roshan (1964)
* Laxmikant–Pyarelal (1965)
* Ravi (1966)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1967)
* Laxmikant–Pyarelal (1968)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1969)
* Laxmikant–Pyarelal (1970)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1971)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1972)
* Shankar–Jaikishan (1973)
* S. D. Burman (1974)
* Kalyanji–Anandji (1975)
* Rajesh Roshan (1976)
* Khayyam (1977)
* Laxmikant–Pyarelal (1978)
* Laxmikant–Pyarelal (1979)
* Laxmikant–Pyarelal (1980)

1981–2000|

* Laxmikant–Pyarelal (1981)
* Khayyam (1982)
* R. D. Burman (1983)
* R. D. Burman (1984)
* Bappi Lahiri (1985)
* Ravindra Jain (1986)
* No Award (1987)
* No Award (1988)
* Anand–Milind (1989)
* Raamlaxman (1990)
* Nadeem–Shravan (1991)
* Nadeem–Shravan (1992)
* Nadeem–Shravan (1993)
* Anu Malik (1994)
* R. D. Burman (1995)
* A. R. Rahman (1996)
* Nadeem–Shravan (1997)
* Uttam Singh (1998)
* A. R. Rahman (1999)
* A. R. Rahman (2000)

2001-present|

* Rajesh Roshan (2001)
* A. R. Rahman (2002)
* A. R. Rahman (2003)
* Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy (2004)
* Anu Malik (2005)
* Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy (2006)
* A. R. Rahman (2007)
* A. R. Rahman (2008)
* A. R. Rahman (2009)
* A. R. Rahman (2010)
* Sajid–Wajid and Lalit Pandit (2011)
* A. R. Rahman (2012)
* Pritam (2013)
* Ankit Tiwari, Jeet Ganguly and Mithoon (2014)
* Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy (2015)
* Amaal Mallik, Ankit Tiwari and Meet Bros Anjjan (2016)
* Pritam (2017)
* Pritam (2018)
* Sanjay Leela Bhansali (2019)
* Zoya Akhtar, Ankur Tewari and Amaal Mallik, Mithoon, Amaal Mallik, Mithoon, Vishal Mishra, Sachet–Parampara, Akhil Sachdeva (2020)
* Pritam (2021)
* Tanishk Bagchi, B Praak, Jaani, Jasleen Royal, Javed–Mohsin, Vikram Montrose (2022)
* Pritam (2023)
* Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Harshavardhan Rameshwar, Shreyas Puranik, Ashim Kemson, Bhupinder Babbal, Jaani, Manan Bhardwaj (2024)

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