Koi... Mil Gaya(2003)
Koi... Mil Gaya is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language science fiction drama film directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan. The film stars Hrithik Roshan as Rohit, a young man with a developmental disability, alongside Preity Zinta as Nisha and Rekha as his mother. The story follows Rohit who, using his late father's computer, contacts an alien named Jadoo. The alien crash-lands on Earth and becomes Rohit's friend, granting him temporary superhuman abilities. The film blends science fiction with family drama and romance. It was a major commercial success, earning approximately ₹82.33 crore at the box office against a ₹30 crore budget. Koi... Mil Gaya won several Filmfare Awards including Best Film and Best Actor. It is widely credited with pioneering the sci-fi genre in Bollywood. The film was released on 8 August 2003 and is available for streaming on various platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Rakesh Roshan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
Rohit is a kind-hearted young man with a childlike mind. He lives alone with his mother and misses his scientist father. Using his father's old computer, he sends a signal into space. A friendly alien named Jadoo crash-lands on Earth. Rohit hides Jadoo and they become best friends. But bullies and the government threaten to take Jadoo away. Rohit must protect his new friend at all costs.
“You are not alone”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Koi... Mil Gaya
Cast reunions in this film: Rakesh Roshan & Rajesh Roshan (12 films together), Rekha & Rakesh Roshan (8 films together), Hrithik Roshan & Rajesh Roshan (7 films together), Hrithik Roshan & Rakesh Roshan (5 films together), Preity Zinta & Hrithik Roshan (3 films together), and Rekha & Preity Zinta (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's alien, Jadoo, was created using CGI by a team of over 100 artists, a first for a major Hindi film at the time.
- Hrithik Roshan prepared for his role by observing children with special needs and learning their mannerisms.
- The movie's title was changed from 'Jadoo' to 'Koi... Mil Gaya' just a few weeks before its release.
- It was the first Hindi film to be shot extensively in Kufri, Himachal Pradesh, for its scenic hill station look.
- The film's success led to India's first sci-fi franchise, with sequels 'Krrish' and 'Krrish 3'.
- Composer Rajesh Roshan used a theremin, an electronic instrument, to create Jadoo's magical sound theme.
- A scene where Rohit lifts a car was filmed using a real car suspended by cranes, not just special effects.