| Real Name | Rakesh Roshan Lal Nagrath |
| Nickname | Guddu |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 75 kg (approx.) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Date of Birth | 06 September 1949 |
| Age | 76 Years |
| Date of Death | |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Education | Graduate (details limited) |
| School / College | Sainik School, Satara; later pursued acting in Mumbai |
| Parents | Father: Roshan Lal Nagrath (music director) Mother: Ira Roshan Brother: Rajesh Roshan (music director) Wife: Pinky Roshan Son: Hrithik Roshan (actor) Daughter: Sunaina Roshan |
| Spouse | Pinky Roshan |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling, Cinema Studies |
| Net Worth | ₹250–300 Crores (approx.) |
He started his career as an actor before becoming a director.
His production company, FilmKraft Productions, is one of the most successful in Bollywood.
He survived a life-threatening attack in 2000 when assailants shot him outside his office.
He is credited with launching Hrithik Roshan’s career through Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai.
He often collaborates with his brother Rajesh Roshan for music in his films.