Interesting facts about Rakesh Roshan that you may not have heard of!

Before he ventured into direction

Rakesh Roshan before turning a director had worked as an assistant director with veterans like Mohan Kumar and H.S. Rawail. In the year 1977, he started producing movies under his production company Filmkraft and produced movies like 'Kaamchor', 'Jaag Utha Insaan', 'Bhagwan Dada' and many others.

His fascination with the letter K

He is synonymous for directing movies with titles that begin with letter 'K'. Next year, he will helm his first ever non 'K' alphabet starting movie 'Judai... Matlab Pyaar Hai'.

When he beat up Hrithik

Rakesh Roshan shares an extra-special bonding with his son Hrithik Roshan. In fact, it was only once that Hrithik was beaten up by his father when he along with his friends were throwing glass bottles on the floor from the terrace.

The ever-lasting bond with Rishi Kapoor and Jeetendra

Rakesh Roshan has two best friends in the industry and they are veteran actors Rishi Kapoor and Jeetendra. In fact, they still hold a strong bond and are inseparable. They catch up over meals, drinks once in a while.

The attack on his life

On Jan 21, 2000, Rakesh Roshan was attacked by the Mumbai mafia because he had refused demands from underworld don Ali Budesh. The extortionist wanted to take a percentage of overseas profit earned from his directorial film 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai' that was also the debut vehicle of his son, Hrithik.

‘To Dad With Love’

Rakesh Roshan's daughter Sunaina has penned a book 'To Dad With Love' that is based on his life.

‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’

'Kaho Naa.. Pyaar Hai' that was helmed by Rakesh Roshan turned out to the highest grosser of 2000 and also entered the Limca Book of Records for the maximum number of awards won by a Bollywood film.