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{{Short description|Indian musician (1917–1967)}}
{{Short description|Indian musician (1917–1967)}}
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| name              = Roshan Lal Nagrath
| name              = Roshan Lal Nagrath
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| birth_name        = Roshan Lal Nagrath
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| birth_date        = {{Birth date|df=yes|1917|7|14}}
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| birth_place        = [[Gujranwala]], [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab]], [[British India]]
| birth_place        = [[Gujranwala]], [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab Province]], British India
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| death_place        = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| death_place        = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| education          = [[Bhatkhande Music Institute Deemed University|Marris College]]
| alma_mater        = [[Bhatkhande Music Institute Deemed University|Marris College]]
| spouse            = [[Ira Roshan]]
| spouse            = [[Ira Roshan]]
| children          = [[Rakesh Roshan]] and [[Rajesh Roshan]]
| children          = {{ubl|[[Rakesh Roshan]] (son)|[[Rajesh Roshan]] (son)|[[Hrithik Roshan]] (grandson)}}
| relatives          = See [[List of Hindi film clans#Roshan family|Roshan family]]
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| occupation      = [[Esraj]] player, [[Music director]], [[composer]]
| occupation      = {{hlist|Music director|composer}}
| years_active    = 1948-1967
| years_active    = 1948–1967
| instrument      = Esraj, [[harmonium]]
| instrument      = {{hlist|[[Esraj]]|[[harmonium]]}}
| associated_acts = [[Rajesh Roshan]],
| associated_acts = [[Rajesh Roshan]]
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'''Roshan Lal Nagrath''' (14 July 1917 – 16 November 1967), better known by his first name '''''Roshan''''', was an Indian [[esraj]] player and [[music director]]. He was the father of the actor and film director [[Rakesh Roshan]] and music director [[Rajesh Roshan]] and paternal grandfather of [[Hrithik Roshan]].
'''Roshan Lal Nagrath''' (14 July 1917 – 16 November 1967), known mononymously as '''Roshan''', was an Indian [[esraj]] player and [[music director]].  
 
Roshan's compositions were marked by a melodic sensibility, subtle yet expressive orchestration, and a depth of feeling that distinguished him from many of his contemporaries, having mastered [[Hindustani classical music]], particularly in the [[Ghazal|''ghazal'']] and ''[[qawwali]]'' traditions. In the ''qawwali'' genre specifically, with titles such as "Na Toh Karvan Ki Talash Hai" (''[[Barsaat Ki Raat|Barsat ki Raat]]'', 1960), he was particularly influential, and is said to be the only populariser of this genre of [[religious music]] between its founder [[Amir Khusrau|Amir Khusro]] in the 13th century and [[Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]] of [[Pakistan]] a few decades later.<ref>{{cite news |last=Dutt |first=Nirupama |date=23 July 2017 |title=Tribute to music composer Roshan |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/tribute-to-music-composer-roshan-musical-milestone-a-qawwali-to-remember/story-C8DatLSBpmT0yDYNeyJACJ.html |access-date=12 December 2025 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
 
In 2025, [[Netflix]] released a four-part documentary series titled ''[[The Roshans]]''. The series traces the artistic lineage from composer Roshan Lal Nagrath to his sons [[Rakesh Roshan]] and [[Rajesh Roshan]], and to actor [[Hrithik Roshan]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nazir |first=Asjad |title=Netflix’s 'The Roshans' Skips Hrithik Roshan’s Family Drama {{!}} EasternEye |url=https://www.easterneye.biz/netflix-s-the-roshans-leaves-out-negative-side-of-hrithik-roshan-s-family/ |access-date=24 October 2025 |website=www.easterneye.biz |language=en}}</ref> reflecting on how the family’s creative output helped shape mainstream Bollywood music and cinema.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Roshans Review {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/web-series/the-roshans-review-70944.html |access-date=24 October 2025 |website=www.filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 February 2025 |title=Rakesh Roshan Strips Away Bollywood Glitter in Netflix’s Candid Family Series; ‘Krrish 4’ Announcement ‘Very Soon’ |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/rakesh-roshan-strips-away-bollywood-092821433.html |access-date=24 October 2025 |website=Variety via Yahoo Entertainment |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=17 January 2025 |title=SHOCKING: Rakesh Roshan reveals in The Roshans that he was replaced by Jeetendra as the main lead in Priyatama due to Neetu Kapoor and distributors: "The producer told me ‘Distributors and heroine are worried that tum honge toh picture bikegi nahin'" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/shocking-rakesh-roshan-reveals-roshans-replaced-jeetendra-main-lead-priyatama-due-neetu-kapoor-distributors-producer-told-distributors-heroine/ |access-date=24 October 2025 |language=en}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Roshan was born on 14 July 1917 in [[Gujranwala]], [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab Province]], [[British India]].<ref name="TheHindu">{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/remembering-music-director-roshan/article22368074.ece |author=Pran Neville |title=Remembering music director Roshan |date=5 January 2018 |website=The Hindu (newspaper)|access-date=8 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027174113/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/remembering-music-director-roshan/article22368074.ece |archive-date=27 October 2021}}</ref> He began music lessons at a young age and later attended [[Bhatkhande Music Institute|Marris College]] in [[Lucknow]], [[United Provinces of Agra and Oudh]] under the training of Pandit [[S N Ratanjankar]] (principal of the institute). Roshan became an accomplished sarod player under the guidance of [[Allauddin Khan]], the renowned sarod player from Maihar. In 1940, [[Khawaja Khurshid Anwar]], programme producer/music, [[All India Radio]] Delhi, hired Roshan as staff artist for [[esraj]], the instrument he used to play. He gave up this job in 1948 to seek fame and fortune in [[Bombay]].<ref name=TheHindu/>
Roshan was born on 14 July 1917 in [[Gujranwala]] in the [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab Province]] of [[British India]] (now in [[Punjab, Pakistan]]). Being born in a [[Brahmin]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-22 |title=Did you know what Hrithik Roshan's real surname is? the actor reveals |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/did-you-know/hrithik-roshans-real-surname-revealed-the-hidden-family-secret/articleshow/107044450.cms |access-date=2025-12-31 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> family, he began music lessons at a young age and later attended [[Bhatkhande Music Institute|Marris College]] in [[Lucknow]], [[United Provinces of Agra and Oudh]] under the training of Pandit [[S N Ratanjankar]] (principal of the institute). Roshan became an accomplished sarod player under the guidance of [[Allauddin Khan]], the renowned sarod player from [[Maihar]]. In 1940, [[Khawaja Khurshid Anwar]], programme producer/music, [[All India Radio]] Delhi, hired Roshan as staff artist for [[esraj]], the instrument he used to play. He gave up this job in 1948 to seek fame and fortune in [[Bombay]].<ref name="TheHindu">{{cite web |author=Pran Neville |date=5 January 2018 |title=Remembering music director Roshan |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/remembering-music-director-roshan/article22368074.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027174113/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/remembering-music-director-roshan/article22368074.ece |archive-date=27 October 2021 |access-date=8 November 2019 |website=The Hindu (newspaper)}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
In 1948, Roshan came to [[Bombay]] to find work as a Hindi film music director and became assistant of music composer [[Khawaja Khurshid Anwar]] in film ''[[Singaar]]'' (1949). He somewhat struggled until he met the then famous producer-director [[Kidar Sharma]], who gave him the job of composing for his film ''[[Neki Aur Badi (1949 film)|Neki aur Badi]]'' (1949). While it was a flop, Kidar Sharma gave him another chance in his next film. Roshan emerged as a player on the Hindi film music scene with ''Baawre Nain'' (1950) which became a big musical hit.<ref name=TheHindu/><ref name=DNA>{{cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bollywood-retrospect-top-10-songs-from-roshan-s-best-film-albums-2103545 |title=Bollywood Retrospect: Top 10 songs from Roshan's best film albums |website= DNA India website|author=Param Arunachalam|date=11 July 2015|access-date=8 November 2019}}</ref>
In 1948, Roshan came to [[Bombay]] to find work as a Hindi film music director and became assistant of music composer [[Khawaja Khurshid Anwar]] in film ''[[Singaar]]'' (1949). He somewhat struggled until he met the producer-director [[Kidar Sharma]], who gave him the job of composing for his film ''[[Neki Aur Badi (1949 film)|Neki Aur Badi]]'' (1949), a film co-produced by [[Munshiram Varma]] and distributed by [[Varma Films]].<ref name=TheHindu/> While this film was a flop, Kidar Sharma gave him another chance in his next film. Roshan emerged as a player on the Hindi film music scene with ''Baawre Nain'' (1950) which became a big musical hit.<ref name=TheHindu/><ref name=DNA>{{cite news |last=Arunachalam |first=Param |date=11 July 2015 |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bollywood-retrospect-top-10-songs-from-roshan-s-best-film-albums-2103545 |title=Bollywood Retrospect: Top 10 songs from Roshan's best film albums |work=DNA India |access-date=8 November 2019}}</ref>


In the early 1950s, Roshan worked with singers [[Mohammad Rafi]], [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]] and [[Talat Mahmood]]. ''Malhar'' (1951), ''Shisham'', and [[Anhonee (1952 film)]] were some of the movies that he scored during the 1950s. During this time, he also composed the Meera bhajan which became a run-away hit, "Aeiri main to prem diwani mera dard na jane koyi" sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] for the movie ''Naubahar'' (1952).<ref name=TheHindu/>
In the early 1950s, Roshan worked with singers [[Mohammad Rafi]], [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]] and [[Talat Mahmood]]. ''Malhar'' (1951), ''Shisham'', and [[Anhonee (1952 film)]] were some of the movies that he scored during the 1950s. During this time, he also composed the Meera bhajan which became a run-away hit, "Aeiri main to prem diwani mera dard na jane koyi" sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] for the movie ''Naubahar'' (1952).<ref name=TheHindu/>
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The 1960s proved to be the golden age for Roshan and his music. His ability to mould folk music with Hindustani classical music became his trademark and resulted in successful movie musicals. During this time, Roshan gave hits such as "Na to karavan ki talaash hai from Barsat Ki Raat" and "Zindagi bhar nahi bhoolegi woh barsaat ki raat" (''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]'', 1960). ''Barsaat Ki Raat'' also was a "super hit" film of 1960s.<ref name=BoxOfficeIndia/>
The 1960s proved to be the golden age for Roshan and his music. His ability to mould folk music with Hindustani classical music became his trademark and resulted in successful movie musicals. During this time, Roshan gave hits such as "Na to karavan ki talaash hai from Barsat Ki Raat" and "Zindagi bhar nahi bhoolegi woh barsaat ki raat" (''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]'', 1960). ''Barsaat Ki Raat'' also was a "super hit" film of 1960s.<ref name=BoxOfficeIndia/>


"Ab kya misaal doon" and "Kabhi to milegi, kahi to milegi" ([[Aarti (film)|Aarti]], 1962), "Jo vada kiya vo nibhana padega", "Paao chhoon lene do", "Jo baat tujhmein hai" and "Jurm-e-ulfat pe" (''[[Taj Mahal (1963 film)|Taj Mahal]]'', 1963), "Nigahen milane ko jee chahata hai" and "Laaga chunari mein daag" (''Dil Hi To Hai'', 1963), "Sansaar se bhaage phirte ho" and "Man re tu kaahe" (''[[Chitralekha (1964 film)|Chitralekha]]'', 1964), and "Oh re taal mile" and "Khushi khushi kar do vida" (''[[Anokhi Raat]]'', 1968). He composed some melodies for the movie ''[[Mamta (1966 film)|Mamta]]'' (1966) with lyrics by [[Majrooh Sultanpuri]], "Rehte the kabhi jinke dil mein" and "Rahen Na Rahen Hum" sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] and her hit duet, "Chuppa Lo Yun Dil Mein Pyar Mera" with [[Hemant Kumar]]. ''Devar'' (1966): "Aaya hai mujhe phir yaad woh zalim, guzara zamana bachpan ka"; "Baharon ne mera chaman loot kar"; "Duniya mein aisa kahan sab ka naseeb hai".<ref name=DNA/><ref name=TheHindu/><ref name=Cinestaan>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2017/jan/14/3786/rajesh-roshan-jo-wada-kiya-wo-still-haunts-me |author=Sonal Pandya |date=14 January 2017 |title=Rajesh Roshan: 'Jo Wada Kiya Wo' still haunts me |website=Cinestaan.com website |access-date=9 November 2019}}</ref>
"Ab kya misaal doon" and "Kabhi to milegi, kahi to milegi" ([[Aarti (film)|Aarti]], 1962), "Jo vada kiya vo nibhana padega", "Paao chhoon lene do", "Jo baat tujhmein hai" and "Jurm-e-ulfat pe" (''[[Taj Mahal (1963 film)|Taj Mahal]]'', 1963), "Nigahen milane ko jee chahata hai" and "Laaga chunari mein daag" (''Dil Hi To Hai'', 1963), "Sansaar se bhaage phirte ho" and "Man re tu kaahe" (''[[Chitralekha (1964 film)|Chitralekha]]'', 1964), and "Oh re taal mile" and "Khushi khushi kar do vida" (''[[Anokhi Raat]]'', 1968). He composed some melodies for the movie ''[[Mamta (1966 film)|Mamta]]'' (1966) with lyrics by [[Majrooh Sultanpuri]], "Rehte the kabhi jinke dil mein" and "Rahen Na Rahen Hum" sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] and her hit duet, "Chuppa Lo Yun Dil Mein Pyar Mera" with [[Hemant Kumar]]. ''Devar'' (1966): "Aaya hai mujhe phir yaad woh zalim, guzara zamana bachpan ka"; "Baharon ne mera chaman loot kar"; "Duniya mein aisa kahan sab ka naseeb hai".<ref name=DNA/><ref name=TheHindu/><ref name=Cinestaan>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2017/jan/14/3786/rajesh-roshan-jo-wada-kiya-wo-still-haunts-me |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109184541/https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2017/jan/14/3786/rajesh-roshan-jo-wada-kiya-wo-still-haunts-me |url-status=live |archive-date=9 November 2019 |author=Sonal Pandya |date=14 January 2017 |title=Rajesh Roshan: 'Jo Wada Kiya Wo' still haunts me |website=Cinestaan.com website |access-date=9 November 2019}}</ref>
 
== Personal life and death ==
Roshan married Ira Moitra, his second wife, in 1948 and moved to Bombay.<ref name="TOI_Feb2024"/><ref name=TheHindu/> Their sons are [[Rakesh Roshan]] (born 1949) and [[Rajesh Roshan]] (born 1955).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Roshan|first=Sunaina Roshan|date=5 July 2014|title=Daddy Cool|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/7-days/daddy-cool/cid/1669378|access-date=22 November 2021|website=The Telegraph India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Somaaya|first=Bhawana|date=2 October 2014|title=I watch a film every Friday: Rakesh Roshan|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2014-10-02/I-watch-a-film-every-Friday-Rakesh-Roshan/109916|access-date=22 November 2021|website=The Hans India|language=en}}</ref><ref name="TOI_Feb2024">{{cite news |last1=Mankermi |first1=Shivani |last2=Dubey |first2=Bharti |date=4 February 2024 |title=Did you know Hrithik Roshan's maternal and paternal family has roots in Pakistan? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/did-you-know-hrithik-roshans-maternal-and-paternal-family-has-roots-in-pakistan-etimes-bffs/articleshow/107399202.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=4 November 2024}}</ref>
 
Roshan had been suffering from chronic heart trouble for over 20 years. He had a sudden heart attack while attending a social gathering, and died  in [[Mumbai, Maharashtra]], India on 16 November 1967, aged 50.<ref name=TheHindu/>


==Filmography and popular songs==
==Filmography and popular songs==
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| 1949
| 1949
|''Neki aur Badi''
|''[[Neki Aur Badi (1949 film)|Neki Aur Badi]]''
|[[Kidar Sharma]]
|[[Kidar Sharma]]
| Roshan's first movie as a composer
| Roshan's first movie as a composer
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|''[[Bawre Nain]]''<ref name=TheHindu/><ref name=DNA/>
|''[[Bawre Nain]]''<ref name=TheHindu/><ref name=DNA/>
|Kidar Sharma
|Kidar Sharma
| Roshan's first breakthrough big hit song: "Khayaalo.n me.n kisiike" sung by [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]] and [[Geeta Dutt]]
| Roshan's first breakthrough hit song: "Khayaalon mein kisii ke" sung by [[Mukesh (singer)|Mukesh]] and [[Geeta Dutt]]
|-  
|-  
| 1951
| 1951
| ''Hum Log''
| ''Hum Log''
|Uddhav Kumar, Vishwamitra Adil
|Uddhav Kumar, Vishwamitra Adil
|"bahe a.Nkhiyo.n se dhaar" sung by Lata Mangeshkar, "apni nazar se unki nazar tak" sung by Mukesh
|"bahe ankhiyon se dhaar" sung by Lata Mangeshkar, "apni nazar se unki nazar tak" sung by Mukesh
|-
|-
| 1951  
| 1951  
|''Malhar''<ref name=TheHindu/>  
|''Malhar''<ref name=TheHindu/>  
|Kaif Irfani, [[Indeevar]]  
|Kaif Irfani, [[Indeevar]]  
|"ba.De aramaano.n se rakhaa hai" sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] and Mukesh; "kahaa.N ho tum zaraa aawaaz do" sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh
|"bade aramaanon se rakhaa hai" sung by [[Lata Mangeshkar]] and Mukesh; "kahaa ho tum zaraa aawaaz do" sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh
|-
|-
| 1952
| 1952
|''Anhonee''
|''Anhonee''
|[[Ali Sardar Jafri]], [[Shailendra (lyricist)|Shailendra]]
|[[Ali Sardar Jafri]], [[Shailendra (lyricist)|Shailendra]]
|"mere dil kii dha.Dakan kyaa bole" sung by Lata Mangeshkar and [[Talat Mahmood]]
|"mere dil kii dhadkan kyaa bole" sung by Lata Mangeshkar and [[Talat Mahmood]]
|-
|-
| 1952
| 1952
|''Naubahar''<ref name=TheHindu/>
|''Naubahar''<ref name=TheHindu/>
|[[Mirabai|Meera Bai]], Shailendra
|[[Mirabai|Meera Bai]], Shailendra
|"erii mai.n to prem diwani", a Meera bhajan sung by Lata Mangeshkar<ref name=TheHindu/>
|"erii main to prem diwani", a Meera bhajan sung by Lata Mangeshkar<ref name=TheHindu/>
|-
|-
|1952
|1952
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|''Shisham''
|''Shisham''
|Uddhav Kumar, Kaif Irfani, [[Zia Sarhadi]], [[Nazim Panipati]], Indeevar, Madhukar Rajasthani
|Uddhav Kumar, Kaif Irfani, [[Zia Sarhadi]], [[Nazim Panipati]], Indeevar, Madhukar Rajasthani
|"banaayii hai itanii ba.Dii jis ne duniyaa" sung by Lata Mangeshkar
|"banayi hai itni badi jis ne duniyaa" sung by Lata Mangeshkar
|-
|-
| 1953
| 1953
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|''Bhairavi''
|''Bhairavi''
|
|
|Abandoned mid-way. Producer : Lata Mangeshkar for Surel Chitra.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://giitaayan.com/satish/art-68.htm|title = RMIM Archive Article Number: "385"}}</ref> "kaahe tarasaaye jiyaraa" was recorded for this film but used in ''Chitralekha'' many years later
|Abandoned mid-way. Producer : Lata Mangeshkar for Surel Chitra.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://giitaayan.com/satish/art-68.htm|title = RMIM Archive Article Number: "385"}}</ref> "Kaahe Tarasaaye Jiyaraa" was recorded for this film but used in ''Chitralekha'' many years later
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|-
| 1954
| 1954
|''[[Chandni Chowk (film)|Chandni Chowk]]''
|''[[Chandni Chowk (film)|Chandni Chowk]]''
|[[Majrooh Sultanpuri]], Kamil Rashid, Shailendra, Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, [[Saifuddin Saif]]
|[[Majrooh Sultanpuri]], Kamil Rashid, Shailendra, Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, [[Saifuddin Saif]]
|"teraa dil kahaa.N hai" sung by [[Asha Bhosle]]
|"teraa dil kahaan hai" sung by [[Asha Bhosle]]
|-
|-
|1954
|1954
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|''Taksaal''
|''Taksaal''
|Prem Dhawan
|Prem Dhawan
|"dil bhii teraa, ham bhii tere" sung by Lata Mangeshkar
|"dil bhii tera, ham bhii tere" sung by Lata Mangeshkar
|-
|-
| 1957
| 1957
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|-
| 1958
| 1958
|''[[Aji Bas Shukriya]]''
|''Aji Bas Shukriya''
|[[Faruk Kaiser]]
|[[Faruk Kaiser]]
|"saarii saarii raat terii yaad sataae" sung by Lata Mangeshkar
|"saarii saarii raat terii yaad sataae" sung by Lata Mangeshkar
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|''Babar''
|''Babar''
|[[Sahir Ludhianvi]]
|[[Sahir Ludhianvi]]
|"salaam-e-has_rat qabuul kar lo" sung by [[Sudha Malhotra]]
|"salaam-e-hasrat qabuul kar lo" sung by [[Sudha Malhotra]]
|-
|-
| 1960
| 1960
|''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]''<ref name=DNA/><ref name=TheHindu/>
|''[[Barsaat Ki Raat]]''<ref name=DNA/><ref name=TheHindu/>
|Sahir Ludhianvi
|Sahir Ludhianvi
| The biggest musical film of his career with the most hits.<ref name=TheHindu/> "zi.ndagii bhar nahii.n bhuulegii vo barasaat kii raat" sung by [[Mohammed Rafi]] as a solo and in a duet version with Lata Mangeshkar
| The biggest musical film of his career with the most hits.<ref name=TheHindu/> "zindagii bhar nahin bhuulegii vo barasaat kii raat" sung by [[Mohammed Rafi]] as a solo and in a duet version with Lata Mangeshkar
|-
|-
| 1961
| 1961
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|[[Dil Hi To Hai (1963 film)|''Dil Hi To Hai'']]  
|[[Dil Hi To Hai (1963 film)|''Dil Hi To Hai'']]  
|Sahir Ludhianvi
|Sahir Ludhianvi
|"laagaa chunarii me.n daaG" sung by [[Manna Dey]]
|"laagaa chunarii mein daag" sung by [[Manna Dey]]
|-
|-
|1963  
|1963  
|[[Taj Mahal (1963 film)|''Taj Mahal'']]<ref name=Cinestaan/>
|[[Taj Mahal (1963 film)|''Taj Mahal'']]<ref name=Cinestaan/>
|Sahir Ludhianvi
|Sahir Ludhianvi
|Both the song "jo waadaa kiyaa vo nibhaanaa pa.Degaa" sung by Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar and the film itself were "super hits"<ref name=BoxOfficeIndia>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=123&catName=MTk2MC0xOTY5|date=18 January 2008|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 September 2012|title= Top Earners 1960-1969|website= BoxOfficeIndia.com website |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919200236/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=123&catName=MTk2MC0xOTY5 |access-date=12 November 2019}}</ref><ref name=Cinestaan/>
|Both the song "jo waadaa kiyaa vo nibhaanaa padegaa" sung by Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar and the film itself were "super hits"<ref name=BoxOfficeIndia>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=123&catName=MTk2MC0xOTY5|date=18 January 2008|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 September 2012|title= Top Earners 1960-1969|website= BoxOfficeIndia.com website |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919200236/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=123&catName=MTk2MC0xOTY5 |access-date=12 November 2019}}</ref><ref name=Cinestaan/>
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|[[Chitralekha (1964 film)|''Chitralekha'']]<ref name=Outlook/>  
|[[Chitralekha (1964 film)|''Chitralekha'']]<ref name=Outlook/>  
|Sahir Ludhianvi
|Sahir Ludhianvi
|In 2006, the song "man re tuu kaahe na dhiir dhare" sung by Mohammed Rafi was chosen by a jury of professionals in the [[Indian film industry]] as the top number one Hindi song <ref name=Outlook>[https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/20-best-hindi-film-songs-ever/231648 20 Best Hindi Film Songs Ever on Outlook (magazine)] Published 26 June 2006, Retrieved 9 November 2019</ref>
|In 2006, the song "man re tuu kaahe na dhiir dhare" sung by Mohammed Rafi was chosen by a jury of professionals in the [[Indian film industry]] as the top number one Hindi song<ref name=Outlook>[https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/20-best-hindi-film-songs-ever/231648 20 Best Hindi Film Songs Ever on Outlook (magazine)] Published 26 June 2006, Retrieved 9 November 2019</ref>
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|''Nai Umar Ki Nai Fasl''
|''[[Nai Umar Ki Nai Fasal]]''
|[[Neeraj]], Manmohan Tiwari
|[[Neeraj]], Manmohan Tiwari
|"caravan guzar gaya" ("swapna jhare phool se"), sung by Mohammad Rafi
|"caravan guzar gaya" ("swapna jhare phool se"), sung by Mohammad Rafi
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|''Mamta''
|''[[Mamta (1966 film)|Mamta]]''
|Majrooh Sultanpuri
|Majrooh Sultanpuri
|"rahe.n na rahe.n ham" sung by Lata Mangeshkar, with a different version by Mohammed Rafi and [[Suman Kalyanpur]]
|"rahen na rahen hum" sung by Lata Mangeshkar, with a different version by Mohammed Rafi and [[Suman Kalyanpur]]
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|''[[Bahu Begum]]''<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Bahu-Begum-1967/article15938902.ece Bahu Begum (1967 film) on The Hindu (newspaper)] Published 15 September 2010, Retrieved 12 November 2019</ref>
|''[[Bahu Begum]]''<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Bahu-Begum-1967/article15938902.ece Bahu Begum (1967 film) on The Hindu (newspaper)] Published 15 September 2010, Retrieved 12 November 2019</ref>
|Sahir Ludhianvi
|Sahir Ludhianvi
| "ham intazaar kare.nge teraa qayaamat tak" sung by Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi
| "ham intazaar karenge teraa qayaamat tak" sung by Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi
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|''[[Anokhi Raat]]''
|''[[Anokhi Raat]]''
|Indeevar, [[Kaifi Azmi]]
|Indeevar, [[Kaifi Azmi]]
|"oh re taal mile nadii ke jal me.n" sung by Mukesh
|"oh re taal mile nadii ke jal mein" sung by Mukesh
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==Popular film qawwalis==
;Television
* ''Naa Tau Kaarvan Ki Talaash Hai'' film [[Barsaat Ki Raat]] (1960)
* ''[[The Roshans]]'' (archival, 2025) <ref>{{cite news |title=The Roshans review: A valuable addition to films about Hindi film industry |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/the-roshans-review-a-valuable-addition-to-films-about-hindi-film-industry-9784029/ |work=The Indian Express |date=17 January 2025 |language=en}}</ref>
* ''Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq'' film ''Barsaat Ki Raat'' (1960)
* ''Nigahein Milane Ko Jee Chahta Hai'' film [[Dil Hi To Hai (1963 film)]]


Roshan's marked speciality was the film [[qawwali]]. He was widely hailed for their composition.
==Popular film ''qawwalis''==
* ''Naa To Kaarvan Ki Talaash Hai'' in [[Barsaat Ki Raat|''Barsaat Ki Raat'']] (1960)
* ''Yeh Ishq Ishq Hai'' in ''Barsaat Ki Raat'' (1960)
* ''Nigahein Milane Ko Jee Chahta Hai'' in [[Dil Hi To Hai (1963 film)|''Dil Hi To Hai'']] (1963)
* ''Waqif Hoon Khoob Ishq Ke Tarz-E-Bayaan Se Main'' and ''Dhundhke Laoon Kahan Se Main'' in ''[[Bahu Begum]]'' (1967)


== Death and legacy ==
Roshan's marked specialty was the film ''qawwali''. He was widely hailed for their composition.
Roshan had been suffering from chronic heart trouble for over 20 years. He died of a [[myocardial infarction|heart attack]] in [[Mumbai, Maharashtra]], India, on 16 November 1967, age 50, leaving behind three sons and a daughter. He had a sudden heart attack while attending a social gathering.<ref name=TheHindu/>


==Awards==
==Awards==
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Roshan Lal Nagrath
Roshan in 1964
Born
Roshan Lal Nagrath

(1917-07-14)14 July 1917
Gujranwala, Punjab Province, British India
Died16 November 1967(1967-11-16) (aged 50)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Alma materMarris College
Spouse(s)Ira Roshan
Children
RelativesRoshan family
Musical career
Occupation(s)
  • Music director
  • composer
Instruments
Years active1948–1967
Associated actsRajesh Roshan

Roshan Lal Nagrath (14 July 1917 – 16 November 1967), known mononymously as Roshan, was an Indian esraj player and music director.

Roshan's compositions were marked by a melodic sensibility, subtle yet expressive orchestration, and a depth of feeling that distinguished him from many of his contemporaries, having mastered Hindustani classical music, particularly in the ghazal and qawwali traditions. In the qawwali genre specifically, with titles such as "Na Toh Karvan Ki Talash Hai" (Barsat ki Raat, 1960), he was particularly influential, and is said to be the only populariser of this genre of religious music between its founder Amir Khusro in the 13th century and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan of Pakistan a few decades later.[1]

In 2025, Netflix released a four-part documentary series titled The Roshans. The series traces the artistic lineage from composer Roshan Lal Nagrath to his sons Rakesh Roshan and Rajesh Roshan, and to actor Hrithik Roshan,[2] reflecting on how the family’s creative output helped shape mainstream Bollywood music and cinema.[3][4][5]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Roshan was born on 14 July 1917 in Gujranwala in the Punjab Province of British India (now in Punjab, Pakistan). Being born in a Brahmin[6] family, he began music lessons at a young age and later attended Marris College in Lucknow, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh under the training of Pandit S N Ratanjankar (principal of the institute). Roshan became an accomplished sarod player under the guidance of Allauddin Khan, the renowned sarod player from Maihar. In 1940, Khawaja Khurshid Anwar, programme producer/music, All India Radio Delhi, hired Roshan as staff artist for esraj, the instrument he used to play. He gave up this job in 1948 to seek fame and fortune in Bombay.[7]

Career[edit | edit source]

In 1948, Roshan came to Bombay to find work as a Hindi film music director and became assistant of music composer Khawaja Khurshid Anwar in film Singaar (1949). He somewhat struggled until he met the producer-director Kidar Sharma, who gave him the job of composing for his film Neki Aur Badi (1949), a film co-produced by Munshiram Varma and distributed by Varma Films.[7] While this film was a flop, Kidar Sharma gave him another chance in his next film. Roshan emerged as a player on the Hindi film music scene with Baawre Nain (1950) which became a big musical hit.[7][8]

In the early 1950s, Roshan worked with singers Mohammad Rafi, Mukesh and Talat Mahmood. Malhar (1951), Shisham, and Anhonee (1952 film) were some of the movies that he scored during the 1950s. During this time, he also composed the Meera bhajan which became a run-away hit, "Aeiri main to prem diwani mera dard na jane koyi" sung by Lata Mangeshkar for the movie Naubahar (1952).[7]

He was not always commercially successful. He gave Indeewar and Anand Bakshi their first breaks in the Indian film industry as lyricists. Later, they became two of the most sought-after songwriters in Mumbai from the late 1960s onwards.

Anand Bakshi was given his first break in 1956 by the music director Nisar Bazmi in his film Bhala Aadmi (1956). Roshan gave Bakshi the film CID Girl (1959), after Anand Bakshi wrote the four songs of Bhala Aadmi in 1956. Bhala Aadmi was released in 1958 after some delay. Together, Anand Bakshi and Roshan made a super hit musical film Devar (1966).

The 1960s proved to be the golden age for Roshan and his music. His ability to mould folk music with Hindustani classical music became his trademark and resulted in successful movie musicals. During this time, Roshan gave hits such as "Na to karavan ki talaash hai from Barsat Ki Raat" and "Zindagi bhar nahi bhoolegi woh barsaat ki raat" (Barsaat Ki Raat, 1960). Barsaat Ki Raat also was a "super hit" film of 1960s.[9]

"Ab kya misaal doon" and "Kabhi to milegi, kahi to milegi" (Aarti, 1962), "Jo vada kiya vo nibhana padega", "Paao chhoon lene do", "Jo baat tujhmein hai" and "Jurm-e-ulfat pe" (Taj Mahal, 1963), "Nigahen milane ko jee chahata hai" and "Laaga chunari mein daag" (Dil Hi To Hai, 1963), "Sansaar se bhaage phirte ho" and "Man re tu kaahe" (Chitralekha, 1964), and "Oh re taal mile" and "Khushi khushi kar do vida" (Anokhi Raat, 1968). He composed some melodies for the movie Mamta (1966) with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri, "Rehte the kabhi jinke dil mein" and "Rahen Na Rahen Hum" sung by Lata Mangeshkar and her hit duet, "Chuppa Lo Yun Dil Mein Pyar Mera" with Hemant Kumar. Devar (1966): "Aaya hai mujhe phir yaad woh zalim, guzara zamana bachpan ka"; "Baharon ne mera chaman loot kar"; "Duniya mein aisa kahan sab ka naseeb hai".[8][7][10]

Personal life and death[edit | edit source]

Roshan married Ira Moitra, his second wife, in 1948 and moved to Bombay.[11][7] Their sons are Rakesh Roshan (born 1949) and Rajesh Roshan (born 1955).[12][13][11]

Roshan had been suffering from chronic heart trouble for over 20 years. He had a sudden heart attack while attending a social gathering, and died in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India on 16 November 1967, aged 50.[7]

Filmography and popular songs[edit | edit source]

Year Film Film song lyricist Songs and Notes
1949 Neki Aur Badi Kidar Sharma Roshan's first movie as a composer
1950 Bawre Nain[7][8] Kidar Sharma Roshan's first breakthrough hit song: "Khayaalon mein kisii ke" sung by Mukesh and Geeta Dutt
1951 Hum Log Uddhav Kumar, Vishwamitra Adil "bahe ankhiyon se dhaar" sung by Lata Mangeshkar, "apni nazar se unki nazar tak" sung by Mukesh
1951 Malhar[7] Kaif Irfani, Indeevar "bade aramaanon se rakhaa hai" sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh; "kahaa ho tum zaraa aawaaz do" sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh
1952 Anhonee Ali Sardar Jafri, Shailendra "mere dil kii dhadkan kyaa bole" sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Talat Mahmood
1952 Naubahar[7] Meera Bai, Shailendra "erii main to prem diwani", a Meera bhajan sung by Lata Mangeshkar[7]
1952 Raagrang Kaif Irfani, Pyarelal Santoshi, Sarshar Sailani, Prakash Bakshi "dil-e-beqaraar so jaa" sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Talat Mehmood
1952 Sanskar Shailendra
1952 Shisham Uddhav Kumar, Kaif Irfani, Zia Sarhadi, Nazim Panipati, Indeevar, Madhukar Rajasthani "banayi hai itni badi jis ne duniyaa" sung by Lata Mangeshkar
1953 Aagosh Shailendra, Indeevar, Kaif Irfani, Uddhav Kumar "muhabbat ek sholaa hai" sung by Lata Mangeshkar
1953 Firdaus D. N. Madhok, Shailendra Some songs composed by Robin Chatterjee
1953 Gunah Kidar Sharma Some songs composed by Snehal Bhatkar
1953 Malkin Rajendra Krishan
1953 Mashuqa Qamar Jalalabadi, Shailendra "jhilamil taare" sung by Mukesh, "yeh sama hum tum jawaan", sung by Kishore Kumar and Meena Kappor
1954 Baap Beti Kavi Pradeep
1954 Baraati Jan Nisar Akhtar, D.N. Madhok, Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Tanvir Naqvi
1954 Bhairavi Abandoned mid-way. Producer : Lata Mangeshkar for Surel Chitra.[14] "Kaahe Tarasaaye Jiyaraa" was recorded for this film but used in Chitralekha many years later
1954 Chandni Chowk Majrooh Sultanpuri, Kamil Rashid, Shailendra, Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Saifuddin Saif "teraa dil kahaan hai" sung by Asha Bhosle
1954 Mehbooba Tanveer Naqvi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Indeevar Some songs composed by O. P. Nayyar
1955 Chhora Chhori Kidar Sharma, Himmat Rai Sharma, Noor Dewasi
1955 Ghar Ghar Mein Diwali Prem Dhawan, Indeevar
1955 Jashan Rajendra Krishan
1956 Rangeen Raten Kidar Sharma
1956 Taksaal Prem Dhawan "dil bhii tera, ham bhii tere" sung by Lata Mangeshkar
1957 Agra Road Prem Dhawan, Bharat Vyas
1957 Coffee House Prem Dhawan, Shailendra, Hasrat Jaipuri
1957 Do Roti Khumar Barabankvi
1958 Aji Bas Shukriya Faruk Kaiser "saarii saarii raat terii yaad sataae" sung by Lata Mangeshkar
1958 Raja Beta Rajendra Krishan
1959 Aangan Rajendra Krishan, Avinash, Pandit Indra
1959 CID Girl Anand Bakshi, Hasrat Jaipuri
1959 Deep Jalta Rahe Shailendra, Rahil Gorakhpuri
1959 Heera Moti Shailendra, Prem Dhawan
1959 Madhu Shailendra, Naqsh Lyallpuri, Prem Dhawan
1959 Maine Jeena Seekh Liya Rahil Gorakhpuri, Anand Bakshi "tere pyaar ko is tarah se bhulaanaa" sung by Mukesh
1960 Babar Sahir Ludhianvi "salaam-e-hasrat qabuul kar lo" sung by Sudha Malhotra
1960 Barsaat Ki Raat[8][7] Sahir Ludhianvi The biggest musical film of his career with the most hits.[7] "zindagii bhar nahin bhuulegii vo barasaat kii raat" sung by Mohammed Rafi as a solo and in a duet version with Lata Mangeshkar
1961 Warrant Prem Dhawan, Anand Bakshi
1961 Zindagi Aur Hum Shiv Kumar Saroj, Veer Muhmmad Puri "tuu ham ko dekh aur hamaarii nazar se dekh" sung by Lata Mangeshkar
1962 Aarti Majrooh Sultanpuri "aap ne yaad dilaayaa to mujhe yaad aayaa" sung by Rafi and Lata
1962 Soorat aur Seerat Shailendra
1962 Vallah Kya Baat Hai Prem Dhawan, Anand Bakshi
1963 Commercial Pilot Officer Anand Bakshi
1963 Dil Hi To Hai Sahir Ludhianvi "laagaa chunarii mein daag" sung by Manna Dey
1963 Taj Mahal[10] Sahir Ludhianvi Both the song "jo waadaa kiyaa vo nibhaanaa padegaa" sung by Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar and the film itself were "super hits"[9][10]
1964 Chitralekha[15] Sahir Ludhianvi In 2006, the song "man re tuu kaahe na dhiir dhare" sung by Mohammed Rafi was chosen by a jury of professionals in the Indian film industry as the top number one Hindi song[15]
1965 Bedaag Shakeel Badayuni, Anand Bakshi
1965 Bheegi Raat Majrooh Sultanpuri "dil jo na kaha sakaa" in two versions, one each by Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar
1966 Daadi Maa Majrooh Sultanpuri "usko nahin dekha hamne kabhi" - an ode to the mother, sung by Mahendra Kapoor and Manna Dey
1965 Nai Umar Ki Nai Fasal Neeraj, Manmohan Tiwari "caravan guzar gaya" ("swapna jhare phool se"), sung by Mohammad Rafi
1966 Devar Anand Bakshi
1966 Mamta Majrooh Sultanpuri "rahen na rahen hum" sung by Lata Mangeshkar, with a different version by Mohammed Rafi and Suman Kalyanpur
1967 Bahu Begum[16] Sahir Ludhianvi "ham intazaar karenge teraa qayaamat tak" sung by Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi
1967 Noor Jehan Shakeel Badayuni "sharaabii sharaabii ye saawan kaa mausam" by Suman Kalyanpur
1968 Anokhi Raat Indeevar, Kaifi Azmi "oh re taal mile nadii ke jal mein" sung by Mukesh
1973 Dur Nahin Manzil Anjaan, Indeevar Posthumous Release. Some songs composed by Shankar-Jaikishan
Television

Popular film qawwalis[edit | edit source]

  • Naa To Kaarvan Ki Talaash Hai in Barsaat Ki Raat (1960)
  • Yeh Ishq Ishq Hai in Barsaat Ki Raat (1960)
  • Nigahein Milane Ko Jee Chahta Hai in Dil Hi To Hai (1963)
  • Waqif Hoon Khoob Ishq Ke Tarz-E-Bayaan Se Main and Dhundhke Laoon Kahan Se Main in Bahu Begum (1967)

Roshan's marked specialty was the film qawwali. He was widely hailed for their composition.

Awards[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Dutt, Nirupama (23 July 2017). "Tribute to music composer Roshan". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
  2. ↑ Nazir, Asjad. "Netflix's 'The Roshans' Skips Hrithik Roshan's Family Drama | EasternEye". www.easterneye.biz. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  3. ↑ "The Roshans Review | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  4. ↑ "Rakesh Roshan Strips Away Bollywood Glitter in Netflix's Candid Family Series; 'Krrish 4' Announcement 'Very Soon'". Variety via Yahoo Entertainment. 1 February 2025. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  5. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (17 January 2025). "SHOCKING: Rakesh Roshan reveals in The Roshans that he was replaced by Jeetendra as the main lead in Priyatama due to Neetu Kapoor and distributors: "The producer told me 'Distributors and heroine are worried that tum honge toh picture bikegi nahin'" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  6. ↑ "Did you know what Hrithik Roshan's real surname is? the actor reveals". The Times of India. 22 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  7. ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 Pran Neville (5 January 2018). "Remembering music director Roshan". The Hindu (newspaper). Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Arunachalam, Param (11 July 2015). "Bollywood Retrospect: Top 10 songs from Roshan's best film albums". DNA India. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Top Earners 1960-1969". BoxOfficeIndia.com website. 18 January 2008. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Sonal Pandya (14 January 2017). "Rajesh Roshan: 'Jo Wada Kiya Wo' still haunts me". Cinestaan.com website. Archived from the original on 9 November 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Mankermi, Shivani; Dubey, Bharti (4 February 2024). "Did you know Hrithik Roshan's maternal and paternal family has roots in Pakistan?". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  12. ↑ Roshan, Sunaina Roshan (5 July 2014). "Daddy Cool". The Telegraph India. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  13. ↑ Somaaya, Bhawana (2 October 2014). "I watch a film every Friday: Rakesh Roshan". The Hans India. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  14. ↑ "RMIM Archive Article Number: "385"".
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 20 Best Hindi Film Songs Ever on Outlook (magazine) Published 26 June 2006, Retrieved 9 November 2019
  16. ↑ Bahu Begum (1967 film) on The Hindu (newspaper) Published 15 September 2010, Retrieved 12 November 2019
  17. ↑ "The Roshans review: A valuable addition to films about Hindi film industry". The Indian Express. 17 January 2025.

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