Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Director's Claims of Betrayal by Hrithik Roshan's Grandfather
Kidar Sharma, a film director, helped launch Roshan Lal Nagrath, the grandfather of Hrithik Roshan, in the film industry.
Sharma gave Roshan a job and a place to stay.
They worked together on films like 'Bawre Nain,' which became a hit.
However, Sharma claimed that after the success, Roshan abandoned him, which led to Sharma's financial troubles and heartbreak.
Sharma said Roshan refused to work on a film with limited funds, leading to the film's failure.
Sharma learned to never work with stars because people get arrogant.
Director Kidar Sharma helped launch Roshan Lal Nagrath's career in the Hindi film industry.
Sharma and Roshan collaborated on films, including 'Bawre Nain'.
Sharma claimed Roshan abandoned him after the success of their early films.
Sharma requested Roshan to work on another film but Roshan refused due to low payment.
Sharma decided to not work with stars again after the event.
- Who
- Kidar Sharma and Roshan Lal Nagrath
- What
- Sharma's claims of betrayal by Roshan after collaborating on early films, and his subsequent financial struggles.
- When
- Late 1940s through 1960s
- Where
- Hindi Film Industry
- Why
- Sharma felt betrayed by Roshan's behavior following the success of their initial collaborations.
- Key Figure
- Kidar Sharma, Film Director
- Subject
- Roshan Lal Nagrath, Music Director
- Initial Encounter
- Sharma met Roshan at a railway station after he lost his job at AIR.
- First Film Project
- Neki Aud Badi
- Conflict
- Roshan allegedly abandoned Sharma after becoming successful.
Sources
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