The Best Rakesh Roshan Film

While Rakesh Roshan has got the Kraft for making good Films (pun intended) like Kaho Naa…Pyar Hai, my vote goes for the 2003 blockbuster film Koi…Mil Gaya.

While there is a huge hue and cry over the unoriginal concept of the Hrithik Roshan starrer, the main credit goes to Satyajit Ray, who wrote The Alien back in the 60s-70s without which ET won't be possible.

Reasons why Koi…Mil Gaya is the best film of Rakesh Roshan (according to me):-

  • It is a brave attempt at children's and sci-fi films. I say this because back in 2003, kids had no greater superhero than Shaktiman and most of the children's movies that time were not up to the mark.
  • The songs were fantastic. Be it the tipsy Rohit dancing and jumping to the tunes of Idhar chala main udhar chala… or the kids singing Jaadoo jaadoo… in a childish but nostalgic chorus, the album was great. Not to forget It's magic where Hrithik Roshan does what he is best at. Not to forget, the melodious title track.
  • The iconic computer. Who can forget the iconic computer of Rohit Mehra's father? The machine which communicates with aliens using the SI unit of resistance (just kidding). Ohm, ohm, ohm, ohm!
  • Jaadoo. Enough said. Our friend from the stars.
  • The brilliant acting. Who can control his/her emotions when Raj and the gang breaks Rohit's scooter into pieces? I can't. Hrithik Roshan surely makes us cry and laugh along the joyride that is Koi…Mil Gaya. (Rightfully earning him a Filmfare award). Rekha, playing the role of a caring mother of a slow learner, can bring tears to your eyes. Not to forget the children or sidekicks of Rohit. Without them, the story won't be that intresting and cheerful.

Still not convinced? Check out the Wikipedia article on the film.

Koi... Mil Gaya - Wikipedia

As asked on Quora.

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