Rakesh Roshan is not retiring from direction, is open to directing ‘Krrish 4’

The most accurate observation in The Roshans, a four-part docuseries on the famous Roshans clan of Hindi cinema, is made by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. As one of the several celebrity talking heads, Bhansali, speaking of actor-turned-director Rakesh Roshan, says, “I thought he was a very intelligent man who wasn’t a tad bit uncomfortable doing films that were made in those times.” Rakesh Roshan acted in all sorts of films through the 1970s and 80s. “If you notice carefully, there is a trick shot where it looks like Rekha and the crocodile are in the same frame, which they weren’t,” Roshan, now 75, frailer but articulate, says with a twinkle. In essence, it was a similar editing solution to Khoon Bhari Maang.” Roshan cites David Lean and Raj Kapoor as his greatest influences. It was a wholesome, forward-looking film for its time, showing the share market and all the exciting changes in our society.” Roshan’s films emphasise scale and scenic locations; for instance, though ostensibly set in Nainital, the musical sequences in Koi.