New Delhi. ‘What should the heart do when someone falls in love with someone…’ Rajesh Roshan, the younger son of the famous musician Roshanlal Nagrath, himself became a great musician. His elder brother Rakesh Roshan became a famous actor and filmmaker. His nephew Hrithik Roshan also made a name in the industry. Rajesh Roshan was a multi-talented person. He was interested in music since childhood. But after this, he also tried his hand at acting. His life was full of ups and downs. Do you know that Rajesh Roshan is the one who made Amitabh Bachchan a singer?
Rajesh Roshan was born on 24 May 1955 in Mumbai. His father was a well-known music director of Bollywood. His mother Ira Roshan was also a singer. In his childhood, he saw how his father used to compose tunes and greats like Sahir Ludhianvi used to write songs sitting at home. But, his father died when he was just 12 years old. It was like a mountain of trouble, so his elder brother Rakesh Roshan started working as an assistant in films. After the death of her husband Roshan, Rajesh Roshan’s mother started worrying about his music education. In such a situation, Rajesh Roshan’s mother took him to musician Faiyaz Ahmed, from whom Rajesh learned music. Wherever Faiyaz went, Rajesh would accompany him.
When Anand Bakshi’s mother said- ‘Something should be done for Raju’
His mother told Anand Bakshi, a very good family friend, ‘Let’s do something for Raju’. Then Bakshi sahab asked, tell me who Raju would like to work with. This was the time when RD Burman and Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s names were famous in the industry. Rajesh Roshan then told Anand Bakshi- ‘Uncle, if possible, please get my work done at Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s place.’
Created history with the first film itself
Meanwhile, he got a film named ‘Julie’. This film created history. With his very first film, he proved how great a musician he is. All the songs of this film proved to be superhits. The songs of this film ‘Dil Kya Kare Jab Kisi Ko Kisi Se Pyar Ho Jaye’, ‘My Heart is Beating’ and ‘Julie I Love You’ are still very popular among music lovers.
Amitabh Bachchan made a singer
After this, Rajesh Roshan gave excellent music in many films including ‘Swami’, ‘Desh-Pradesh’, ‘Kaala Patthar’, ‘Mr. Natwarlal’, ‘Khoonbhari Maang’, ‘Karan Arjun’ and ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ and impressed everyone with his work. Very few people know that the credit for making Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan a singer also goes to Rajesh Roshan, because Rajesh Roshan is the musician who gave Amitabh Bachchan the first opportunity to sing.
Which was the first song sung by Amitabh Bachchan
Everyone is aware of the fact that apart from being a great actor, Amitabh Bachchan is also a great singer. He has sung songs in many films. But, if we talk about his first song, he sang his first song in ‘Mr. Natwarlal’ released in 1979. For this film, Rajesh Roshan made him sing his first song ‘Mere paas aao mere dosto’.
Recorded a song with real eunuchs
When Rajesh Roshan worked with Laxmikant-Pyarelal, he got his first chance in the film ‘Kunwara Baap’. He gave music to the song ‘Saj Rahi Gali’ of this film. The special thing is that he recorded this song with 15 real eunuchs. This song became very popular.
Daughter is going to debut in Bollywood
Let us tell you that Rajesh Roshan’s daughter Pashmina Roshan is going to debut in Bollywood soon. She will soon be seen in the film ‘Ishq Vishk Rebound’. The film is set to release in theaters across the country on June 28, 2024.
Tags: Amitabh Bachchan, Entertainment Special, Hrithik Roshan
FIRST PUBLISHED : May 24, 2024, 09:08 IST