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Rakesh Roshan

Rakesh Roshan

Actor, producer, director and writer · Born September 6, 1949 (77) · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Rakesh Roshan is an Indian producer, director, screenwriter, editor, former actor and music director in Hindi films. He is the son of Roshanlal Nagrath, who was born in Gujranwala, Punjab. He appeared in 84 films throughout the 1970s and 1980s till 1989.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 6, 1949 (77)
From
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Works as
Actor, producer, director and writer
Titles
14 on MovieCove · 77 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 38% in 30 days

What are Rakesh Roshan's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 82nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
47%
Morality
31%
Self
13%
Society
6%
Power
2%
Family bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 3 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 6

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 7 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 8 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 7 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Hopeful
8
Thrilling
5
Romantic
3
Warm
3
Other
12

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy9
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Rakesh Roshan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 12 of their 14 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on ZEE5 (6).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Rakesh Roshan's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

77 credits, 14 with a MovieCove page; 8 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Roshans(2025)

    Show 4 episodes · Producer · as Self

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Kaabil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Producer

  • Krrish 3(2013)

    Director · Producer · Screenplay · Story

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Kites(2010)

    Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Krazzy 4 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Producer · Story

  • Krrish(2006)

    Director · Producer · Screenplay · Story

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Koi... Mil Gaya(2003)

    Director · Producer · Screenplay · Story · as Sanjay Mehra

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Karobaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Director

  • Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai(2000)

    Director · Producer · Story

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Amar Khanna

  • Koyla(1997)

    Director · Producer · Story

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Producer

  • Aurat Aurat Aurat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Rakesh Vajpayee

  • Akele Hum Akele Tum(1995)

    as Paresh Kapoor

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Karan Arjun(1995)

    Director · Producer

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • King Uncle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Director · Producer

  • Khel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Composer

  • Annamalai(1992)

    Original Story

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Kishen Kanhaiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · Producer

  • Bahurani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Amit Chaudhary

  • Kala Bazaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director

  • Khoon Bhari Maang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director · Producer · Actor

  • Khudgarz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director · Producer · Story

  • Mera Yaar Mera Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Ashok

  • Daku Hasina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Ek Aur Sikander(1986)

    as Amar Verma

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bhagwaan Dada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Producer · as Swaroop

  • Maqaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Aakhir Kyon? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Kabir Suri

  • Mahaguru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Subhash

  • Haveli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Kumar Saxena

  • Zulm Ka Badla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Inspector Anil Verma

  • Awaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Inspector Vijay Gupta

  • Jaag Utha Insan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Producer · as Brahmananda Chaturvedi

  • Hanste Khelte(1984)

    as Rakesh

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kaamchor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Producer · as Suraj

  • Teesri Aankh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Anand Nath

  • Vakil Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Prem Oberoi

  • Jeevan Dhaara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sangeeta's boss

  • Haathkadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Baldev Mittal

  • Hamari Bahu Alka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Pratapchand

  • Jeene Ki Arzoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Ravi

  • Hotel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Vijay

  • Daasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Anoop

  • Pyaara Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Neeyat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Unees-Bees (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Dev

  • Aap Ke Deewane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Producer · as Rahim

  • Khubsoorat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Inder Gupta

  • Jhoota Kahin Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Vijay Rai / Vikram

  • Aangan Ki Kali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Prem Jaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Mahinder

  • Devata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Dil Aur Deewaar(1978)

    as Saroj's brother

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Aahuti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Khatta Meetha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Firoze Sethna

  • Anand Ashram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Dr. Prakash

  • Chalta Purza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Haiwan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Bullet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Inspector Rajesh

  • Ginny And Johnny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Aakraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Lieutenant Sunil Mehra

  • Khel Khel Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Zakhmee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Trimurti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Nandu

  • Madhosh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Goldie

  • Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Harish Bhatia

  • Nafrat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Prakash Kumar

  • Aankh Micholi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Ravi

  • Aankhon Aankhon Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Paraya Dhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Shankar

  • Man Mandir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Seema (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani(1970)

    as Suresh

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Kaabil 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Producer

  • Krrish 4 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Producer · Writer

  • Rakesh Roshan's Next (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Producer

Career shape

A full career of 77 titles, 74 of them dated from 1970 to 2025.

Biggest box office

Krrish (2006)

$18M worldwide

Highest rated

Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)

Midcredits 86th

Most popular right now

The Roshans (2025)

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting57 of 77: 51 only acting, 6 with another role · typical Midcredits score69thDirecting13 of 77: 2 only directing, 11 with another role · typical Midcredits score70thWriting9 of 77: 1 only writing, 8 with another role · typical Midcredits score70thProducing22 of 77: 6 only producing, 16 with another role · typical Midcredits score67thMusic1 of 77: 0 only music, 1 with another role

77 titles, 17 with more than one role — acting and producing overlap on 6 of them.

By decade

1970s25 · acting1980s30 · 28 acting · 7 crew1990s10 · 3 acting · 7 crew2000s5 · 1 acting · 5 crew2010s3 · crew2020s1 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Rakesh Roshan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 65th percentile, the median of all 13; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 63rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

77thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 14 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th3

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 14 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

Ek Aur Sikander (1986)

84th percentile spread · 22% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · writer

Annamalai (1992)

Midcredits 95th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 74/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Rakesh Roshan's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs lighter than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 50 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles9–24 · median 20 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Rakesh Roshan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Rakesh Roshan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Rajesh Roshan shares the most, 9.

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers