From ‘Khudgarz’ to ‘Krrish’: Exploring Rakesh Roshan’s Directorial Legacy

Rakesh Roshan’s directorial prowess is evident across various films. Khudgarz (1987) is a film adapted from Jeffrey Archer’s ‘Kane & Abel,’ featuring a friendship between a businessman and a rural character. Jaag Utha Insaan (1984) produced by Rakesh Roshan, and directed by K. Vishwanath, prominently featured Sridevi, showcasing her versatile acting skills. In Bhagwan Dada (1986), Sridevi plays a con-woman, with Rajinikanth and a young Hrithik Roshan. Kaam Chor (1982), a heartwarming film produced by Rakesh Roshan, centers on a woman’s efforts to reform her husband. Krrish (2006) introduced superhero themes to Indian cinema, with Hrithik Roshan in the lead, offering a spectacle of special effects and a narrative typical of the genre.