Rakesh Roshan's 'Koi Mil Gaya' Idea from Cartoon, Broke Records, Won 3 National Awards

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Rakesh Roshan's 'Koi Mil Gaya' Idea from Cartoon, Broke Records, Won 3 National Awards
- •Rakesh Roshan conceived 'Koi Mil Gaya' after watching his granddaughter's alien cartoon, leading to a groundbreaking sci-fi film.
- •Released in 2003, the film was a super hit, earning 3 National Awards and 5 Filmfare Awards, changing Hindi cinema's direction.
- •Hrithik Roshan played a mentally challenged character, requiring him to hide his physique and wear loose clothes, a decision distributors initially doubted.
- •The film featured a father-son duo (Rakesh and Hrithik Roshan) but without shared scenes; Rakesh played the father after Anil Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor declined.
- •Made on a budget of 30 crore rupees, it grossed 72 crore in India and 82 crore worldwide, becoming 2003's highest-grossing film and spawning 'Krrish' sequels.
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