VERSATILE MUSIC DIRECTOR..RAJESH ROSHAN!

Today is 66th Birthday of versatile Music director Rajesh Roshan!

 

Young Rajesh Roshan with guitar

Completed 47 years of his music.. Rajesh Roshan Lal Nagrath is a son of yester years Music director Roshanji and younger brother of actor and producer-director.. Rakesh Roshan & uncle of actor Hrithik Roshan!

Rajeshji got break from actor - filmmaker Mehmood to compose the music of his 'Kunwara Baap' in 1974! He became famous with his music for film 'Julie' (1975). 

Music director Rajesh Roshan with brother filmmaker Rakesh Roshan!

He was the first music director who made superstar Amitabh - Bachchan sing for film 'Mr.Natwarlal' (1979) & then he gave music for Amitabh starrer hit movies like 'Yaraana' (1981) & 'Khuddar' (1982). 

He also had good association with filmmaker Basu - Chatterjee for whom he composed the music of films like 'Baton Baton Mein' (1979) and 'Khatta Mitha' (1981).

From 'Kamchor' (1982) to 'Karan Arjun' (1995) & onwards..Rajeshji composed music for the films of his brother Rakesh Roshan produced and directed! And he has been composing music for his nephew Hrithik starrer films from first hit 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai' (2000) to 'Krish 3' (2013).

Best Wishes to him!!

- Manoj Kulkarni