Hrithik Roshan is a Bollywood film actor. His father, Rakesh Roshan is a veteran actor and film producer. Hrithik first appeared in the 1980 Bollywood film ‘Asha’ as a child artist. In the year 2000, he made his Bollywood debut as a lead actor in the film ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai.’
Hrithik Roshan is a Bollywood film star. He was born on 10 January 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He completed his schooling from Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai. He graduated in Commerce from Sydenham College, Mumbai.
His father, Rakesh Roshan is a veteran actor and film producer. His mother, Pinky Roshan is a homemaker. He has an elder sister, Sunaina Roshan.
He was married to Sussanne Khan for 14 years. They are parents to two sons, Hrehaan Roshan and Hridhaan Roshan.
Hrithik Roshan’s favourites
His hobbies include dancing, swimming, travelling, and reading.
Indian, Chinese, and Spanish cuisines are his favourite.
His favourite actors are Raj Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Madhubala, and Kajol.
His favourite film is ‘King Uncle.’
His favourite dancers are Shammi Kapoor and Michael Jackson.
His favourite book is ‘Easy Ways to Stop Smoking’ by Allen Carr.
He loves wearing fragrances by luxury brand Issey Miyake.
He frequently visits JW Marriott, and Spanish restaurants in Mumbai.
His favourite travelling destinations are London, Spain, and Japan.
He owns luxury cars like Rolls Royce Ghost Series 11, Mercedes S 500, Jaguar XJ, Ferrari Modena, Maserati Spider, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, and Range Rover Sport.
Interesting facts about Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan’s father, Rakesh Roshan is a retired Bollywood actor.
Hrithik first appeared in the 1980 Bollywood film ‘Asha’ as a child artist.
Before becoming a professional actor, he worked as an assistant to his father on films like ‘Karan Arjun’ and ‘Koyla.’
Hrithik Roshan suffered from stammering in his childhood. He often felt embarrassed by this speech disorder and consulted a speech therapist to find a cure. With consistent reading practices and other speech exercises, Hrithik overcame the disorder.
Hrithik Roshan’s Bollywood debut
In the year 2000, Hrithik made his Bollywood debut as a lead actor in the film ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai.’ This was also the debut film of Ameesha Patel, the female lead of the film.
Hrithik’s dance performance on the song ‘Ek Pal Ka Jeena’ became a major hit and introduced him to the entertainment industry as a talented performer.
He received almost 30,000 marriage proposals from all over India after the success of ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai.’
Hrithik Roshan was a smoker but he quit his habit of smoking after reading the book ‘Easy Ways to Stop Smoking’ by Allen Carr.
Hrithik Roshan has two thumbs on his right hand.
Hrithik Roshan’s marriage
Hrithik tied the knot with his girlfriend Sussanne Khan on 20 December 2000.
In 2014, Sussanne and Hrithik got divorced in Bandra Family Court. According to the court, Hrithik Roshan had to pay Rs 380 crore as alimony for taking the divorce.
However, they are still good friends and go out on family dinners with their kids.
Hrithik Roshan’s popularity
He is best known for his superhero role as ‘Krrish.’ The kids see him as the Superman of India.
Hrithik owns a clothing brand called ‘HRX.’
Tiger Shroff considers Hrithik Roshan as his inspiration.
Hrithik Roshan loves to swim and is also a certified diver.
In the year 2009, he met Michael Jackson in Los Angeles during the shooting of his film ‘Kites.’
Hrithik Roshan’s filmography
Hrithik Roshan’s popular films are, Krrish (2006), Dhoom 2 (2006), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Koi Mil Gaya (2003), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), Agneepath (2012), Jodhaa Akbar (2008), Lakshya (2004), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), Bang Bang (2014), War (2019), and Vikram Vedha.
Hrithik Roshan’s upcoming release
Hrithik Roshan’s upcoming film ‘Fighter’ will be released on 25 January 2024. His co-actors are Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, and Akshay Oberoi.
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