Rakesh Roshan Feared His Own Guards? Filmmaker Reveals the Shocking Reason!

Rakesh Roshan Interview: Rakesh Roshan was shot by goons of the Budhesh gang just after the release of Kaho Na Pyaar Hai in 2000. The filmmaker narrowly escaped and was immediately provided security by the government. Meanwhile, Rakesh Roshan has now revealed that he was afraid that his security personnel could kill him.

Rakesh Roshan Recalls Fearful Moments After Attack

In fact, during his recent conversation, Rakesh Roshan recalled that difficult time of his life and said, "No matter how many security personnel are around you, you are still an open target. If someone wants to harm you, the security personnel will not be able to do anything. After this incident, I was assigned two armed security guards, I would sit in the front of the car and they would sit at the back, this made me even more scared. They are sitting at the back with a gun. If something happens, they might kill me from behind".

Rakesh Roshan on Removing Security Cover for Freedom

Continuing his talk, Rakesh Roshan further said that after some time he started feeling suffocated because of his security cover. The filmmaker said, "When I used to go for a walk on the beach, those two security guards used to be with me. I thought 'what is happening?' So, I requested them to remove my security cover. I am fine the way I am. Let's see what happens."

Rakesh Roshan's Near-Fatal Attack by Budesh Gang in 2000

For your information, let us tell you that on January 21, 2000, Rakesh Roshan was shot by two assailants near his office in Santacruz, Mumbai. One bullet hit the director's left hand and the other passed through his chest. The filmmaker had to undergo emergency surgery. Later, a police investigation revealed that his murder attempt was made by the Budesh gang, which was quarreling with Roshan over extortion money.

Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai: 2000's Biggest Blockbuster

Kaho Naa Pyar Hai is a Hindi-language film made in 2000. The director and writer of this film is Rakesh Roshan. Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel started their acting career in films through this film. In this, Hrithik Roshan played the dual role of Rohit and Raj. Apart from Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel, the film also featured many star actors including Anupam Kher, Farida Jalal, Satish Shah, Mohnish Bahl, Dalip Tahil, Ashish Vidyarthi and Vrajesh Hirjee. This film was the most successful film of 2000. It also received many awards. For this film, Rakesh Roshan received the Filmfare Award for the first time as a producer and director.

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