The Roshans: Netflix documentary series about Hrithik Roshan’s family will honour their ‘outstanding contributions to Hindi cinema’

A new documentary series about the contributions of the Roshan family, titled The Roshans, will be released by Netflix.

New Delhi | December 4, 2024 11:28 AM IST

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Netflix will release a documentary series honouring the contributions of the Roshan family.

Netflix on Wednesday announced a new documentary series about Bollywood’s Roshan family, titled The Roshans. The series will feature ‘candid interviews with industry peers, friends, and colleagues who offer their perspectives on the Roshan legacy.’ Directed by Shashi Ranjan, the documentary series will cover the legacy of the Roshan family, going back to the patriarch, the musical maestro Roshan, his sons, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan and composer Rajesh Roshan, and Rakesh’s son, superstar Hrithik Roshan.

In a statement, the director said, “Directing this docu-series has been an incredibly rewarding journey. Being invited into the Roshan family’s world and entrusted with their legacy is a privilege I am grateful for. It is an honor to bring their story of creativity, courage, and commitment to the world, and having Netflix house the legendary movie family’s stories was undoubtedly the only way to go.”

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The show, Netflix said in an announcement, will “offer an intimate journey through their lives, exploring three generations of passion, dedication, and outstanding contributions to Hindi cinema.” Monika Shergill, Vice- President Content, Netflix India added, “We are thrilled to present the story of a family that has touched the hearts of generations of cinema lovers with their timeless melodies and unforgettable tales—The Roshans. This heartfelt docu-series takes you on an emotional and nostalgic journey, uncovering the untold story of three generations of this iconic film family. We are deeply honored to share this beautiful and inspiring legacy with the world.”

Recently, Prime Video released the documentary series Angry Young Men, which covered the life and careers of the iconic Bollywood screenwriters Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan. Before that, Netflix released the documentary series The Romantics, which honoured Yash Raj Films and its contributions to Hindi cinema.

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