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.

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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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.

This captivating and engaging docuseries offers an unprecedented glimpse into the lives of Roshan Saab Rakesh Roshan, Rajesh Roshan and Hrithik Roshan.

The first episode sets the tone, exploring the Roshans' rich musical heritage. I simply loved this episode. It showcases of Roshan Saab's remarkable music 'rahe na rahe hum', 'mana re tu kahe na, 'laaga chunari pe', 'oh re taal mile', 'Jo vaada kiya ho' and more. His music has been the most precious annd integral part of Bollywood's soundtrack for decades. Interestingly, Roshan Saab composed an English song in his first movie as a music director in 1949, sung by none other than Asha Bhosle. Years later, the legacy continued with Rajesh Roshan's work in the movie Julie featuring the iconic song 'My heart is beating.'

Through candid interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and archival recordings, the docuseries masterfully weaves together the Roshans' personal and professional struggles, triumphs and passions. While some might perceive the Roshans' confidence as megomania considering their unapologetic pride and the interviews tgat seem to create the echo chamber effect. However, quite contrary it brings out their sincerity, vulnerability and hard work.

What sets this series apart is its genuine warmth and sincerity. It's a must-watch. Watch The Roshans, available on Netflix.

Anwar Says: Documentaries are made on Bollywood families and mostly focused on sharing information but this Rakesh Raushan produced venture on his own family would force you for a binge watch. Four episodes are dedicated to Raushan, Rajesh, Rakesh and Ritik and everyone from Music and Film Industry are sharing their experiences with the Raushans, both professional and personal.

Jawed Saheb rightly said that Raushan Nagrath was loved but not appreciated, what he deserved, however this proves true for the whole three generations, overshadowed by the aura of Khans and Kapoors. Ritik considers his father to be underdog and rightly so, he never gave up and finally tested the success as director. Watching Sudha Malhotra, Usha Mangeshkar and Suman Kalyanpur being interviewed by Shashiranjan is a treat. Inclusion of Sachin-Jigar, Vicky Kaushal and Ranvir Kapur as interviewee was brilliant.

Find time to watch it on Netflix, would definitely enhance your knowledge of Bollywood and if you're born before'90s, you would finish this four episodes mini-series in one go.

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