March 19, 2025: Veteran actor-director Rakesh Roshan, known for his iconic directorial works such as Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000) and the Krrish series, recently opened up about a terrifying incident that shook his family to the core. The filmmaker recalled the frightening aftermath of a shooting attack on him, which he described as a “bad dream.”
Rakesh shared the harrowing experience that occurred shortly after the release of his son’s debut film, Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai. He was attacked by assailants, and this left the Roshan family in a state of fear. Following the incident, Rakesh was assigned armed security guards to ensure his protection.
However, instead of feeling secure, Rakesh became increasingly terrified. He revealed that the presence of the armed guards made him feel uneasy, as he feared that they could accidentally harm him. “No matter how many security personnel are around you, you are still an open target. If someone wants to harm you, security personnel won’t be able to do anything. If someone wants to do something, these security guards can’t help you,” Rakesh said.
He went on to describe how the security detail made him feel even more paranoid. “After this incident, I was assigned two armed security guards. I would sit in the front seat of the car while they sat in the back. That made me even more scared. Voh do peeche baithe hain bandook ke saath. Kabhi kuch ho jaye voh peeche se na mujhe maar de,” he said, explaining that the sight of the guards with guns behind him constantly put him on edge.
The constant security detail also started making Rakesh feel “very claustrophobic.” Even during his walks on the beach, the guards followed him closely, which he described as a suffocating experience. This unusual lifestyle eventually took a toll on him. He recalled how he felt trapped in the situation and decided to ask for the security to be removed. “When I would go for a walk on the beach, those two security guards would be with me. I was like, ‘What is happening?’ So, I requested them to take away my security cover. I am okay just as I am. We will see what happens,” he said.
Rakesh Roshan’s experience after the shooting attack was not just a turning point in his life, but also a difficult period where fear and security became more of a burden than a source of comfort. Despite the challenging period, Roshan’s career continued to thrive, and he went on to direct several successful films. Recently, he received the Outstanding Achievement Award at IIFA 2025, further solidifying his legacy in the film industry.
In addition to his directing achievements, Rakesh also worked alongside his son, Hrithik Roshan, on several films like Koi… Mil Gaya (2003) and the Krrish series, both of which were massive hits. Recently, Rakesh, Hrithik, and his brother Rajesh Roshan were featured in the docu-series The Roshans on Netflix, giving fans a deeper look into their family and careers.