Netflix Continues Its Dud Streak

RATING – 2.5/5*

The Roshans Review Movie Talkies:  

Netflix hasn’t been doing well for the last couple of years with its series products, be it content or viewership, particularly with big casts or names. We have seen their dud run in 2024 (Heera Mandi, for instance), and now 2025 opens with another dud. The Roshans isn’t exactly a dud, to be frank, because it carries a safe load of the legacy of the Roshans, and hats off to whoever thought of giving most of the credit to Roshan Saab, instead of the next generations.

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The series is divided into four episodes, and each part tells a story about one member of the Roshan family (only those who have achieved something in their careers). The first episode is dedicated to the legendary Roshan Saab’s work, and you are sure to feel nostalgic with this one. The problem with most of the reviewers or viewers nowadays is that they are not aware of his masterpieces. It doesn’t matter much because you are going to see and hear some iconic songs, and they will help you understand the legacy of this legendary musical figure. The episode ends with a poignant moment: Roshan Sir not getting the fame he deserved, which is true to a great extent, but I personally feel that his work is immortal and doesn’t need any other recognition than our memories.  

The second episode is about another musical figure, Rajesh Roshan, who carried forward the legacy of his father, even if it didn’t match. I personally believe that he is the biggest reason behind most of the films that worked, and it’s 100% true when it comes to the movies made by Rakesh Roshan and Hrithik Roshan together. The third episode is, of course, about Rakesh Roshan, who failed as an actor and as a producer but found greater success as a director. The final episode features Hrithik’s entry and stardom in the industry.

The Roshans is a must-see if you want to learn about the legacy of this family, and it becomes even more significant when you realize that the legacy of this family may end with Hrithik only. The series celebrates the success and work of the four Roshans, and if you are a fan of any of them, then go for it. However, if you are looking for a cinematic experience and quality viewing, then The Roshans should not make it onto your watchlist. 

The storytelling is not up to par. It drags due to the daily soap methods and some of the recreated scenes lack quality. Some of the speeches fall flat, thanks to poor editing and direction. If one of the Roshans is comparing the pain of his father’s death to the pain of failing an exam, then it’s certainly a childish comparison. I would love to see Shah Rukh Khan discussing his work experience with Rakesh Roshan or sharing his knowledge about movies, but if he is going to talk about music and its methods, then I will surely turn my head and ear elsewhere for a moment. Misguided scene-making like this causes The Roshans to lose its grip, and after the whole show is over, you realize that many important chapters are not covered at all. Shashi Ranjan’s filmography is enough to give you an idea of what to expect from him, but The Roshans is saved by the legacy of the Roshans. It could have been better, though, as a tribute to the Roshans‘ work rather than as a docuseries for us.

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