Updated on: 26 July, 2021 11:32 AM IST |
Greek God: Hrithik Roshan
Some More Dope: Hrithik received over 30,000 marriage proposals on Valentines Day in the year 2000.The actor was also the assistant director in his fathers films Karan Arjun -1995 and Koyla -1997.For his first film as a child actor, HR received Rs. 100 by his maternal grandfather. The actor spent the booty on ten toy guns he bought for himself. Hrithiks favourite Bollywood actresses are Madhuri Dixit, Kajol and Madhubala.
Born with Dancing Shoes!The actor who is best known for his mean dance moves has been superlative in the art ever since his childhood. As Amitabh Bachchan once quoted in an interview, when Big B hosted Abhisheks birthday parties, Hrithik would always emerge as the best dancer.Hrithik has also been the lead judge on a dance reality show promoting fresh talent.
Indias First Superhero: After a series of international superhero flicks like Batman, Spiderman and Superman, Indian audiences got their very own desi superhero in the form of Hrithik Roshan. The actors 2006 superhit film Krrish gave the filmy fans a taste of the Indian superhero antics. The films sequel saw Duggu reprise his superhero stint recently.
Secret to Fitness: Hrithik was known to be an avid smoker until last year. The actor tried to kick the butt through all ways possible but eventually went by the book literally when he read a book that inspired him to quit. The actor also underwent a grueling fitness regime and paid his trainer Kris Genith a whopping 20 lacs per month to get him back in shape post his illness. The actor spends most of his spare time working out in full form.
The Sussanne Story!Hrithik married the yesteryear actor Sanjay Khans daughter Suzanne soon after the release of his debut film. The love story of the couple has been showcased in a sequence in Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai where the couple meets at a traffic signal for the first time and hit it off from then. Hrithik has always been attending all events and ceremonies with Suzanne by his side and were known as the perfect couple of Bollywood until recently. The couple who has two boys Hrehaan and Hridaan, parted ways in December 2013, leaving all his fans and well-wishers surprised.
Two Lucky Thumbs: The actor initially shied from showing his two fused thumbs in his films. Few years into the industry, as HR gained more and more popularity, the unlucky pair became his lucky charm and the actor began showcasing them more often in films.
The Grand Bollywood Debut: Hirithik was feted as the most successful star with the dawn of the millennium. A film- Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai that shot him to instant fame turned out as a mass hysteria amongst filmy fans. The actor however went through immense pain and hardwork to reach where he did. Hrithik was shown the right way to make it big in Bollywood by dear friend Salman Khan guiding him during his workouts and building up his persona. He also overcame a major stammering issue after attending speech therapies all for the love of movies.
School & College Days: Hrithik attended the famed Bombay Scottish School along with Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Uday Chopra. He later went to Sydenham College in Mumbai attaining a bachelors degree in Commerce.
The Child Actor: The superstar of the millennium indeed started off his career when he was just 6 years old and starred in the 80s flick Aasha, appearing in a dance sequence alongside Jeetendra. He also played minor roles in films like Aap Ke Deewane, Bhagwan Dada that also starred his father.
Whats in a name?Hrithiks original name is Hrithik Rakesh Nagrath. The name comes from his paternal grandfather who was the celebrated composer and musician Roshan Lal Nagrath from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Rakesh Roshan and his brother Rajesh Roshan as also Hrithik carried forward the Roshan name for professional purpose. With a name that was a subtle tongue-twister for all movie buffs initially, Hrithik was rightly christened Duggu by his family. Hrithiks father Rakesh Roshan was addressed as Guddu hence the tweaking of the name for Hrithik resulting in Duggu. The actor is also nicknamed HR by his friends on a micro-blogging site.
When it comes to Hrithik Roshan there are only 3 simple words that occur -The Complete Man. Deemed as Asias Sexiest Man twice, adorable father and son, a man with a golden heart and undoubtedly one of the best actors of the nation today. Coming from a not-so-successful family in terms of profession, Hrithik has surpassed all bounds of superstardom and truly proved his worth. And as the ace actor celebrates his 40th birthday, Heres wishing him a great year with mega hits and taking you through some trivia about the star.
