How Did Jeetendra, Prem Chopra, and Jackie Shroff Make Rakesh Roshan’s 76th Birthday Memorable?

Mumbai, Sep 10 (NationPress) Celebrated filmmaker Rakesh Roshan shared insights into his recent 76th birthday festivities on social media this Wednesday.

On his Instagram account, the director posted several images from the cozy celebration, which welcomed industry stalwarts such as Jeetendra, Prem Chopra, Jackie Shroff, along with his family members. In his heartfelt post, Rakesh expressed gratitude towards his close friend Bawaji for ensuring his birthday was unforgettable.

Alongside the images, the ‘Krrish’ director noted, “A special shoutout to Bawaji for making my 76th birthday so special. Family, friends, laughter, and love – priceless.” The photos capture Rakesh in joyful moments with Jeetendra, Jackie, and other dear ones. A group selfie showcases Rakesh giving a thumbs-up with his friends, including veteran actor Prem Chopra.

Significantly, Rakesh Roshan has shared the screen with Jackie Shroff in landmark films like “Kala Bazaar” and “King Uncle.” In “Kala Bazaar,” directed by Rakesh, Shroff starred alongside Anil Kapoor and Kader Khan, while in “King Uncle,” Rakesh took on dual roles as director and producer, featuring Shroff alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Anu Aggarwal.

Moreover, Roshan has collaborated with esteemed actor Prem Chopra in three films: “Nafrat” (1973), “Dil Aur Deewaar” (1978), and “Haathkadi” (1982). He made his directorial debut with the action drama “Khudgarz” (1987), starring Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Govinda, Bhanupriya, and Amrita Singh.

On September 6, Rakesh Roshan celebrated his 76th birthday, receiving warm wishes from loved ones across social media platforms. His son and actor Hrithik Roshan reminisced by sharing rare childhood moments to honor his father. In a series of nostalgic images, the ‘War 2’ actor expressed his heartfelt gratitude, thanking his father for nurturing resilience within him and for being “the best teacher one could ask for.”

Hrithik conveyed a touching message that read, “Happy birthday to you, papa. Thank you for building this resilience inside me. When life gets hard, it feels like home. Nothing can and nothing will shake the soldier in me. Over the years, I've learned to see the opposite as well, and I know you have too. The discovery of worthiness within, the simplicity of just being, the collapse of external validation. Today I walk in balance, as do you.”

"Never complete, but no longer empty. I would have never reached this place of equanimity, this place of wisdom, without first traversing the hard path. Thank you for building that soldier in me. For being the best teacher, one could ask for. I stand proud (and strong), because I am your son. I love you,” he added.