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Except for the success of Hrithik Roshan on Super 30, it’s been a really tough year for the Roshans, what with the patriarch Rakesh Roshan detected with a life-threatening ailment, and daughter Sunaina on a warpath against her family. Rakesh Roshan turned 70 quietly on September 6 without any fanfare.
A source close to the Roshans informs, “It wasn’t so much the setbacks you mentioned. But the death of Hrithik’s maternal grandfather J Om Prakash was the reason why Rakeshji’s birthday was celebrated so quietly. Plus, his closest friend Rishi Kapoor is in America recovering from an illness. Given the sobering circumstances Rakesh told Hrithik to put the 70th birthday celebrations on hold until later.”
In the meanwhile Rakesh whose last directorial venture was Krrish 3 in 2013 is scripting Krrish 4. “Nothing is finalized yet, except my son Hrithik. I will never direct a film without Hrithik in the lead,” says Rakesh.
Rishi Kapoor recently said that Rakesh never got his due. But Rakesh Roshan is happy with what life has given him. "I couldn't have asked for more. As a leading man I had many hits in the 1970s. Then as a director I've seen many successes. But above all, I've a fabulous supportive family. What more do I need?"
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The young and bright Sara Ali Khan was as usual brimming with enthusiasm when she posted pictures on social media showing her celebrating Ganesh Chaturvedi. Little did she know she would be trolled for her festive joy and pulled up for celebrating a Hindu festival despite being a Muslim.
While Sara has bravely responded to the trolls with a stoic silence a close family friend of the Khans expresses grave concern at this naked display of intolerance. “Sara’s family is the portrait of secularism. Her paternal grandmother Sharmila Tagore is a Hindu who was very happily married to a Muslim. All the festivals are celebrated with equal enthusiasm in their household. Saif Ali Khan is married to the (Hindu) Kareena Kapoor. He attends religious functions at home and his sasural,” says the family friend.
“Saif and Amrita Singh’s children have been brought up to believe in whatever God they want to believe in. Why try to slot her into prejudiced corners by people who specialize in spreading hatred?” asks the family friend.
When I asked some important voices in the film fraternity to comment on Sara Ali Khan’s severe trolling (including a fatwa!) they chose to remain mum except actress-activist Renuka Shahane who said, “Trolls need to get real jobs. Any person in our country, celebrity or otherwise has a right to celebrate any festival he or she wants. One shouldn't be narrow minded and petty about it.”
Also Read: Sara Ali Khan’s jaw dropping transformation will make you hit the gym right now!
Except for the success of Hrithik Roshan on Super 30, it’s been a really tough year for the Roshans, what with the patriarch Rakesh Roshan detected with a life-threatening ailment, and daughter Sunaina on a warpath against her family. Rakesh Roshan turned 70 quietly on September 6 without any fanfare.
A source close to the Roshans informs, “It wasn’t so much the setbacks you mentioned. But the death of Hrithik’s maternal grandfather J Om Prakash was the reason why Rakeshji’s birthday was celebrated so quietly. Plus, his closest friend Rishi Kapoor is in America recovering from an illness. Given the sobering circumstances Rakesh told Hrithik to put the 70th birthday celebrations on hold until later.”
In the meanwhile Rakesh whose last directorial venture was Krrish 3 in 2013 is scripting Krrish 4. “Nothing is finalized yet, except my son Hrithik. I will never direct a film without Hrithik in the lead,” says Rakesh.
Rishi Kapoor recently said that Rakesh never got his due. But Rakesh Roshan is happy with what life has given him. "I couldn't have asked for more. As a leading man I had many hits in the 1970s. Then as a director I've seen many successes. But above all, I've a fabulous supportive family. What more do I need?"
Also Read: Rishi Kapoor talks about friends Jeetendra and Rakesh Roshan not getting their due in Bollywood
The young and bright Sara Ali Khan was as usual brimming with enthusiasm when she posted pictures on social media showing her celebrating Ganesh Chaturvedi. Little did she know she would be trolled for her festive joy and pulled up for celebrating a Hindu festival despite being a Muslim.
While Sara has bravely responded to the trolls with a stoic silence a close family friend of the Khans expresses grave concern at this naked display of intolerance. “Sara’s family is the portrait of secularism. Her paternal grandmother Sharmila Tagore is a Hindu who was very happily married to a Muslim. All the festivals are celebrated with equal enthusiasm in their household. Saif Ali Khan is married to the (Hindu) Kareena Kapoor. He attends religious functions at home and his sasural,” says the family friend.
“Saif and Amrita Singh’s children have been brought up to believe in whatever God they want to believe in. Why try to slot her into prejudiced corners by people who specialize in spreading hatred?” asks the family friend.
When I asked some important voices in the film fraternity to comment on Sara Ali Khan’s severe trolling (including a fatwa!) they chose to remain mum except actress-activist Renuka Shahane who said, “Trolls need to get real jobs. Any person in our country, celebrity or otherwise has a right to celebrate any festival he or she wants. One shouldn't be narrow minded and petty about it.”