Netflix has revealed that it will stream a documentary series chronicling three generations of India’s Roshan family and their contributions to Hindi-language cinema. The series marks the first time the family has offered an in-depth look at their entertainment dynasty.
The documentary traces the family’s journey from patriarch Roshan Lal Nagrath (known professionally as Roshan), through his sons, actor and filmmaker Rakesh Roshan (the “Krrish” franchise) and composer Rajesh Roshan (“Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai”), and grandson, Bollywood megastar Hrithik Roshan (“War”), examining their collective impact on Indian film through music, directing and acting.
Industry veteran Shashi Ranjan (“Dobara”) directs and co-produces alongside Rakesh Roshan. The series features interviews with colleagues and peers discussing the family’s legacy in Hindi cinema.
The series joins a growing trend of global streamers looking back at Bollywood’s storied past, including Netflix’s Yash Chopra family documentary “The Romantics” and Prime Video’s “Angry Young Men” about scriptwriters Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar.
“We are incredibly excited to partner with Netflix and share previously untold stories that shaped our lives,” the Roshan family said in a statement. “The platform allows us to reach viewers from across the globe, and it’s an honor to showcase our journey to the audience.”
Ranjan described directing the series as “an incredibly rewarding journey,” noting that “being invited into the Roshan family’s world and entrusted with their legacy is a privilege I am grateful for.”
Monika Shergill, VP of content at Netflix India, called the series “an emotional and nostalgic journey,” adding that it “uncovers the untold story of three generations of this iconic film family.”
The documentary features extensive interviews with Rakesh Roshan, Rajesh Roshan, and Hrithik Roshan, offering personal insights into their family’s entertainment legacy.
