Koi... Mil Gaya

Koi... Mil Gaya
	Theatrical poster
Directed by	Rakesh Roshan
Produced by	Rakesh Roshan
Screenplay by	Shah Arif ; (dialogue); Sachin Bhowmick; Rakesh Roshan; Honey Irani; Robin Bhatt
Story by	Rakesh Roshan
Starring	Hrithik Roshan; Preity Zinta; Rekha; Rajat Bedi; Johnny Lever; Prem Chopra
Music by	Rajesh Roshan
Cinematography	Sameer Arya; Ravi K. Chandran
Edited by	Sanjay Verma
Production; company	Filmkraft Productions Pvt. Ltd
Distributed by	Filmkraft Productions Pvt. Ltd; (India); Yash Raj Films; (Worldwide)
Release date	8 August 2003;
Running time	166 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Budget	₹30 crore[1]
Box office	est. ₹82.33 crore[2]

Koi... Mil Gaya (English: Found Someone) is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language sci-fi film directed by Rakesh Roshan and is the first installment in the 'Krrish' franchise. The film, released on 8 August 2003, stars Hrithik Roshan alongside supporting actresses Preity Zinta and Rekha. Koi... Mil Gaya received the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues, and was screened at the Jerusalem Film Festival and the NatFilm Festival in Denmark. The film won Best Picture, Best Director (Rakesh Roshan), and Best Actor (Hrithik Roshan) through various major Bollywood award ceremonies, including the Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, and Screen Awards. The film would go on to spawn two sequels—Krrish and Krrish 3—making it the first of the Krrish trilogy. It also spawned a spin-off children's TV series titled J Bole Toh Jadoo that aired on Nickelodeon India.[3] The film's theme has parallels to the 1982 Hollywood hit E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,[4] as well as Satyajit Ray's The Alien—the story of which is actually said to have been the inspiration for E.T.[5] However, director Roshan has stated that Koi... Mil Gaya is "not an Indian E.T,"[6] as the story of an intellectually disabled boy coming in contact with an alien appears to parallel The Alien much closer than it does E.T.

Plot

Scientist Sanjay Mehra (Rakesh Roshan) creates a computer from which he sends variations of the syllable om into space, hoping to attract extraterrestrial life. When he believes he has finally received a response, the scientific community mocks him. While driving home, an alien spacecraft appears overhead. Distracted, Sanjay drives off the road, causing the car to explode, killing him. His pregnant wife Sonia (Rekha) survives and returns home to India. When their son Rohit (Hrithik Roshan) is born, he is mentally disabled due to an injury he received in the accident as a fetus. Sonia learns that although surgery is the only solution to Rohit's disability, but it could result in paralysis or death. Not wanting to lose her only remaining relation & sign of her husband, she raises him in the town of Kasauli, where he grows up to be a man of limited intellect.

Nisha Malhotra (Preity Zinta), a young lady comes to Kasauli and is initially antagonistic to Rohit due to his childish pranks against her. This causes her friend, Raj (Rajat Bedi), and his buddies to attack Rohit and break his kick scooter. Rohit's mother chastises Nisha and Raj for assaulting Rohit, signalling them that Rohit didn't intentionally make fun of her or wanted to hurt her. Realizing her mistake, Nisha gifts Rohit a new bike and introduces him to her parents, who are also sympathetic.

Rohit and Nisha, now good friends, find Sanjay's old 'Om' computer and Rohit inadvertently summons the aliens. The visiting aliens leave in haste, leaving one from their group behind. Rohit, Nisha and Rohit's young friends find and befriend the alien, naming him Jadoo ("Magic") and discover his psychokinetic abilities. Raj does not like Nisha getting too much close to Rohit so bullies him and spreads a fake rumour that he and Nisha are getting married. This upsets Nisha and Rohit, who is especially hurt as he was under the impression that Nisha was his girlfriend.

Jadoo discovers that Rohit is mentally abnormal, and also gets to know that the reason behind his weakness & his father's death was the spaceship and uses his powers, derived from sunlight, to enhance Rohit's mental & intellectual ability. The next morning, Rohit finds himself with a clear vision; he later solves a 10th standard mathematics problem orally, despite being from 7th standard, surprising his mathematics teacher and even the principal. He later lectures his computer teacher for insulting him and to understand the responsibilities of being a teacher. As a result, Rohit finds himself accepted by most of the school.

Rohit's physical abilities are also increased to superhuman levels. Later, Raj challenges Rohit and his friends to a basketball match. Rohit uses his new physique to score several baskets during the match so Raj and his gang begin to play dirty to win the game. After the sun comes out, Jadoo helps Rohit and his young friends to win the game. The now changed Rohit meets Nisha and her parents and confesses his love for her, which Nisha now reciprocates.

Raj and his friends later corner Rohit's friends over their supernatural performance at the basketball game. Rohit's friends are forced to flee and Jadoo accidentally falls from their grasp. Inspector Sukhwani, (Johnny Lever) sees Jadoo in the bag and informs the authorities. The policemen capture the bag, although Rohit arrives in time to rescue Jadoo. He is later confronted by Raj and his buddies. Rohit, now infuriated, easily takes down Raj and his buddies but not before the police catch up to him. It is then revealed that Jadoo was not in the bag and had escaped when Sukhwani was busy calling the Police.

However, the police are suspicious of Rohit and confront him at his house. They take Jadoo and knock Rohit out. When he regains consciousness, Rohit uses his super-speed to catch up to the police cars and arrives just in time to save Jadoo from being taken to America. The spaceship, which he had summoned with his father's computer beforehand, arrives back and Rohit bids a sad farewell to Jadoo. As Jadoo leaves, Rohit loses his powers and reverts to his disabled self. This saves him from prosecution by the Indian government who felicitate him for his actions.

After everything dies down, Raj and his buddies return to harass Rohit and challenge him to kick a ball to them. An enraged Rohit kicks the ball into the bully's face as Jadoo returns Rohit's powers permanently. Rohit and Nisha thank Jadoo and get married.

Cast

Hrithik Roshan as Rohit Mehra
Preity Zinta as Nisha Malhotra
Rekha as Sonia Mehra
Prem Chopra as Harbans Saxena
Rajat Bedi as Raj Saxena
Rajeev Verma as Mr. Malhotra
Johnny Lever as Chelaram Sukhwani
Mukesh Rishi as Inspector Khurshid Khan
Mithilesh Chaturvedi as Mr. Mathur, Rohit's computer teacher
Rakesh Roshan as Sanjay Mehra
Akash Khurana as Rohit's Catholic school principal
Beena Banerjee as Indu
Anuj Pandit Sharma as Bittu (Super Six)[7]
Hansika Motwani as Priya (Super Six)
Pranita Bishnoi as Rohit's Friends (Super Six)
Indra Vardhan Purohit as Jaadoo (uncredited)

Production

Koi Mil Gaya was shot in Kasauli, Nanital, Bhimtal and in Canada.[8] The alien Jadu in the film was created by an animatronic head worn by a dwarf actor. During filming, he was not able to see due to the animatronic head and he relied on the instructions provided by the director to move.[9] The animatronic head and costume was created by an Australian artist, James Callner.[10][11] Koi Mil Gaya was the first Bollywood film in which animatronics were used. Director Rakesh Roshan used cutting edge CGI and special effects in the film that were never done before in Bollywood and it was the first sci-fi film of Hindi cinema.[12][13] Hrithik said in an interview that many people asked him not to act in Koi Mil Gaya. He further mentioned, "They said to me 'You are an action star, don't act in such films'.[14] Initially, Aishwarya Rai was offered the role of Nisha. After she declined, the role went to Zinta.[15]

Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack was first released in June 2003 by Saregama.[16] The music was composed by Rajesh Roshan, and the lyrics were by Dev Kohli. According to the Indian trade website Box Office India, with around 21,00,000 units sold, the film's soundtrack album was the year's fourth highest-selling.[17]

Koi... Mil Gaya: The Official Motion Picture Soundtrack
No.	Title	Singers	Length
1.	"Koi Mil Gaya"	K. S. Chithra, Udit Narayan	7:14
2.	"Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala"	Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan	6:07
3.	"Jadoo Jadoo"	Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan	5:55
4.	"It's Magic"	Taz	5:50
5.	"In Pancchiyon"	Kavita Krishnamurthy, Shaan, Baby Sneha	6:34
6.	"Jadoo Jadoo 2"	Alka Yagnik, Adnan Sami	5:55
7.	"Haila Haila"	Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan	5:48
8.	"Instrumental Theme"	Preeti Uttam (Aalap voice)	4:32
Total length:			46.58

Critical reception

Koi... Mil Gaya received positive reviews from critics and was declared a "blockbuster" by Indian Box office. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film received 75% 'Certified Fresh'.[18] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama noted, "Hrithik Roshan dominates the show and packs in a power-pack performance. The role of a mentally challenged person is no cakewalk, but the actor takes to it like a fish takes to water. He manages to pull off the zero to hero routine exceptionally well. As an actor, he scales dizzier heights with this splendid performance". Udita Jhunjhunwala of Mid Day wrote of the film, "You walk into Koi... Mil Gaya expecting to find a mysterious alien, what youend up discovering is a child inside you." She further praised Roshan for his performance in "his bravest role".[19]

Awards

Award	Category	Recipient(s)	Result
Apsara Awards	Best Film	Rakesh Roshan, Film Kraft	Won
	Best Director	Rakesh Roshan	Won
	Best Actor	Hrithik Roshan	Won
	Best Cinematography	Ravi K. Chandran, Sameer Arya	Nominated
	Best Screenplay	Sachin Bhowmick, Honey Irani, Robin Bhatt, Rakesh Roshan	Nominated
	Special Effects	Bimmini Special Effects Studio, Digital Art Media	Won
	Best Playback Singer (Male)	Udit Narayan ("Idhar Chala")	Nominated
	Best Playback Singer (Female)	K.S. Chithra ("Koi Mil Gaya")	Nominated
Bollywood Movie Awards	Best Actor	Hrithik Roshan	Won
	Critics Best Actor	Hrithik Roshan	Won
	Best Supporting Actress	Rekha	Won
	Best Playback Singer (Female)	K.S. Chithra ("Koi Mil Gaya")	Won
49th Filmfare Awards	Best Film	Rakesh Roshan, Film Kraft	Won
	Best Director	Rakesh Roshan	Won
	Best Actor	Hrithik Roshan	Won
	Best Actor Critics	Hrithik Roshan	Won
	Best Actress	Preity Zinta	Nominated
	Best Supporting Actress	Rekha	Nominated
	Best Choreography	Farah Khan ("Idhar Chala")	Won
	Best Comic Actor	Johnny Lever	Nominated
	Best Music Director	Rajesh Roshan	Nominated
	Best Playback Singer (Male)	Udit Narayan ("Idhar Chala")	Nominated
	Best Playback Singer (Female)	K.S. Chithra ("Koi Mil Gaya")	Nominated
5th IIFA Awards	Best Picture	Rakesh Roshan, Film Kraft	Nominated
	Best Director	Rakesh Roshan	Won
	Best Actor in a Leading Role	Hrithik Roshan	Won
	Best Actress in a Leading Role	Preity Zinta	Nominated
	Best Actress in a Supporting Role	Rekha	Nominated
	Best Song Recording	Satish Gupta	Won
	Best Sound Recording	Jitendra Chaudhary	Won
	Best Playback Singer (Male)	Udit Narayan ("Koi Mil Gaya")	Nominated
	Best Story	Rakesh Roshan	Nominated
	Best Music Director	Rajesh Roshan	Nominated
	Best Special Effects	Bimmini Special Effects Studio, Digital Art Media	Won
10th IIFA Awards	Director of the Decade	Rakesh Roshan	Won
51st National Film Awards (Silver Lotus Award)	Best Film on Other Social Issues	Rakesh Roshan[20][Tied with Gangaajal (2003)]	Won
	Best Choreography	Farah Khan ("Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala")	Won
	Best Special Effects	James Colmer, Lara Denman, Marc Kolbe, Craig A. Mumma	Won
Sansui Viewer's Choice Awards	Best Actor	Hrithik Roshan	Won
	Best Director	Rakesh Roshan	Won
	Best Choreography	Farah Khan	Won
Star Screen Awards	Best Film	Rakesh Roshan, Kraft Films	Won
	Best Director	Rakesh Roshan	Won
	Best Story	Rakesh Roshan	Nominated
	Best Screenplay	Rakesh Roshan, Sachin Bhowmick, Honey Irani, Robin Bhatt	Nominated
	Best Cinematography	Sameer Arya	Nominated
	Best Actor	Hrithik Roshan	Won
	Best Choreography	Farah Khan ("Idhar Chala")	Won
	Best Choreography	Ganesh Hegde ("It's Magic")	Nominated
	Best Special Effects	Bimmini Special Effects Studio, Digital Art Media	Won
	Best Comic Actor	Johnny Lever	Nominated
	Best Music Director	Rajesh Roshan	Nominated
	Best Background Score	Rajesh Roshan	Nominated

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