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Kaho Na… Pyaar Hai Celebrates 25 Years: Rakesh Roshan Reflects on Double Roles, Family Honors, and Underworld Threats

Nine Filmfare Awards and good Box Office collection, Kaho Na…Pyar Hai created all the buzz when it hit the screen. It emerged as the second-highest Filmfare award winner, just behind Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, which earned ten trophies. This success was a significant moment for Rakesh Roshan, who felt vindicated, as his previous films had garnered awards, but none had recognized him in the capacity of a director. Rakesh Roshan reflects on the film’s achievements, stating, “When a film is rewarded, it definitely gives one a huge high. Sometimes, a film does exceptionally well at the box office but doesn’t win any awards.
On the other hand, there are award-winning films that aren’t box office successes. Kaho Na…Pyar Hai achieved both; it became a hit and received numerous awards. Honestly, I didn’t expect so many accolades. It’s unprecedented for three family members—myself, my brother Rajesh Roshan, and my son Hrithik—to win awards for the same film. ”While films featuring double roles often struggled, audiences embraced Hrithik’s dual characters in Kaho Na…Pyar Hai. Rakesh explains, “This was a double role with a difference.
The two Hrithiks were never on-screen together. When one dies, the other appears, forming a complete whole. Unlike typical films where one character is good and the other bad, both Hrithiks were portrayed as decent individuals with different life perspectives.”Rakesh recalls the pivotal moment he decided to cast Hrithik: “That morning, while conceptualizing the story, Hrithik was beside me. Since the film required a new face, we decided right then that Hrithik would take on the role.”
Contrary to rumors, Shah Rukh Khan was never considered for this project. Following the success of Kaho Na…Pyar Hai, Rakesh faced threats from the underworld, who claimed he promised Hrithik would work with them. “I never indicated any such agreement. I refused to yield to their pressure tactics, even when they asked me to take dates from other producers. I was committed to my son’s other projects,” he asserted. The fear and tension surrounding this situation made it challenging for Rakesh to focus on creativity and filmmaking.

Ziya Khan

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