This Netflix biographical documentary series delves into the lives of the most illustrious and ultra-talented family of Bollywood – the Roshans. Spanning years filled with memorable contributions that have entertained generations, the series portrays the legacy that the family has created from the mouths of not just its members, but also some of the most well-known faces of the industry.
The series has 4 episodes, each with a runtime of around 45 minutes.
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The Roshans Netflix Director
Shashi Ranjan
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The Roshans Producers
Rakesh Roshan, Shashi Ranjan
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The Roshans 2025 Cast
Rakesh Roshan, Rajesh Roshan, Hrithik Roshan
The Roshans Review
Docuseries The Roshans is a deep and warm look at the multi-generational talent of the Roshan family. Starting from Roshan Lal Nagrath, we get a glimpse into some of the Roshan family’s biggest achievements and what made them such an indispensable part of the Bollywood industry. The series is warm and impressive, bringing forth an appreciation for the Roshans’ crafts in the film industry. With only 4 episodes, there’s a nostalgia in the series that will attract viewers from all age groups, leaving you to run to the next episode the moment one finishes.
Produced by Rakesh Roshan, the series portrays the best parts of the family’s history. The family’s talent is undeniable and for most of the runtime, we witness the impact and the creation of some of the most memorable songs in Bollywood history. The personal comments made by the big players in the industry are nothing short of interesting and sweet and get you interested in the making of these songs and following the legacy closely.
One of the best parts about this series is how genuinely loving everyone is about each other. Whether it be members of the Roshan family or outsiders, it’s sweet to watch everyone reminiscing about their upbringing, the songs that have made their childhoods or their relationship with each other. It feels really refreshing to see everyone so in awe of each other in the series.
That being said, The Roshans is produced by Rakesh Roshan and, as a result, there’s hardly anything discussed that can be called negative in any way. There’s no discourse that covers anything other than perfection in the series, which feels a bit weird considering this is a documentary. It feels quite monotonous in a way, with each episode focusing on one of the members of the Roshan family and people discussing their impact on the industry and their relationship with the particular person. However, I did feel like the series was whitewashed and perfected to only reflect the good things (which there are quite a few) without getting into anything beyond that.
Final Thoughts
The high budget is apparent from the production quality of the series, which paints a warm and sweet picture of the Roshan family and their immense contribution to Indian cinema. However, the series lacks much beyond that and doesn’t feel dynamic in the stories it tells.
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