Rajesh Roshan's smoking habits are unknown. |
Rajesh Roshan's alcohol consumption is not known. |
He was born to a Punjabi father from Bareilly and a Bengali mother from Delhi. |
His parents relocated to Mumbai for employment and lived in a garage. |
His father passed away when he was 10 years old, but he proudly continued his father's musical legacy. |
Rajesh received music training from his mother and Faiz Ahmed Khan Saheb, and also from the famous music director Laxmikant. |
Initially, trained by Laxmikant, he later became Laxmikant's rival. |
Mehmood provided Rajesh his first opportunity in the film industry with Kunwara Baap (1974). |
The first song he recorded was 'Saj Rahi Gali' from Kunwara Baap, featuring 15 transgender singers. |
Rajesh Roshan's breakthrough came with Julie (1975), which earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Music Director. |
He was the first to persuade Amitabh Bachchan to sing in a film, for 'Mere Paas Aao' from Mr. Natwarlal (1979). |
Known for his modest and soft-spoken demeanor, Rajesh Roshan is described as a reserved individual in the entertainment world. |