The Roshans

The Roshans is a beautifully constructed documentary, in 'chapters,' that shows the courage of consummate artists.

It is a privilege to learn and witness the gifts and talents of the sons of this family that represents the best of India after World War 2 and the ensuing partition.

Music is integral to India's culture and is a pillar of its film industry. Music anchors a film's story, characters, settings, and conflicts. It is such a joy to learn how great and memorable songs were conceived and composed.

It takes humility to share a family's history with its sacred experiences like marriage, pursuits in the arts, sacrifices, and triumphs.

The love and respect in The Roshan family is inspiring.

I found this mini series on the Roshans very endearing. I was not a fan of Hrithik Roshan but after watching the episode on him, everything about him made so much more sense. The magic starts with Roshan, the grandfather, the music director - his story on how he came to Mumbai and eventually made beautiful music. The story shifts to his two sons and the last episode is about Hrithik. None of the Roshans, including the wives, were hesitant to speak about their highs and lows. At this point, I must compliment Shashi Ranjan for being able to draw out these individuals into telling their stories. The four episodes are very smooth, not at all boring and it gives us an insight into the psychology of these men and it tells us how human, celebrities are.

The Roshans is a tribute to a family that is very talented and passionate about film making. I loved the mini-series, especially the first episode which is about Hrithik's grandfather - music director Roshan - the creator of masterpiece songs that I grew up listening to from my grandfather, my father and on radio.

The show is also a learning for all generations about how you need to overcome failure over and over until you find the right you, what your real passion is that will make you successful. Lot of family values, experiences, perspectives to see and learn from.

Yes, it misses out on counter perspectives of others about the Roshans but the fact is that noone can take away the masterpieces the 3 generations have created.

I just watched The Roshans, and I feel like giving them a big round of applause-they truly deserve it. This family is a symbol of hard work and success. They started as underdogs but grew into heroes loved by everyone. When you look at their journey, you realize they were always winners and have the power to inspire you to believe in yourself and be the star of your own story.

The Roshans show us that failures help us learn and grow. Their story proves that challenges shape us into better versions of ourselves. Like another viewer said, I also wish I could know more about their struggles and how they overcame them. But they choose to focus on their victories, not their hardships, and that says a lot about who they are as people and as entertainers.

From music to direction to acting, the Roshans have done it all while keeping their family's legacy alive. Even with all their success, they've stayed humble and were never afraid to start small or take on assistant roles when needed. This shows their hard work and dedication.

Hats off to the Roshans, and thank you for inspiring us.

As the Roshans say: The show must go on.

Off late, Netflix has been churning out many underwhelming documentaries on Indian celebs. I had minimal expectations from this one, but I was pleasantly surprised.

This docu-series consists of four episodes, each focusing on one of the Roshans. It largely revolves around their professional lives, with little insight into their personal stories, which is a bit of a letdown. However, several industry stalwarts shared their personal opinions and anecdotes, adding authenticity to the series.

Episode 1: This episode is about the most senior Roshan-the veteran music director who cemented his place in the industry by delivering timeless classics that we still hum today. It was an enlightening episode, as I had very little prior knowledge about him and his contributions to music. It shed light on something new and noteworthy. Also, how his name was adopted by the next generation as their surname, replacing Nagrath.

Episode 2: This episode focuses on Rajesh Roshan and his musical journey. While most people are familiar with him, the insights into his work ethic and enviable discography made it a compelling watch.

Episode 3: The third episode centers on Rakesh Roshan. It reveals many facets of his life, from his challenging start as an actor to becoming a producer and eventually a successful director. The episode also delves into the attack on him and his hardships, packing a lot of information into one segment.

Episode 4: The most awaited yet most disappointing episode, supposedly about Hrithik Roshan. It barely touches upon his work or personal controversies. Instead, a few people gushed about his looks, acting, and dancing skills. Unfortunately, the focus shifted back to Rakesh Roshan rather than staying on Hrithik, which was a letdown.

Overall, the series does unveil some lesser-known chapters about the Roshans, but it lacks soul due to its weak screenplay. If it had delved more into their personal lives, it could have been much more engaging. That said, it's still a decent watch and worth your time.

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