Hritik Roshan Profile And Boigraphy

Profile Full Name: Hrithik Roshan Nick Name: Duggu Height: 6' 0" Birth Date: 10 January 1974 Star Sign: Capricorn Father: Rakesh Roshan Mother: Pinky Roshan Sister: Sunaina Roshan Wife: Suzanne Khan, daughter of Sanjay Khan Address: 53 Gumman Villa, 12th Road, Juhu Scheme, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049

FULL BIOGRAPHY Hrithik Roshan in a still from the movie Krrish Hrithik Roshan in a still from the movie Krrish A story begins... If you've been plagued with an attack of "Hrithik-itis" too...this page is just what the doctor ordered. Read on to know more about him in the pre-'Kaho Naa...' days. Early Experiences In The Movie Business... Light eyes don't work for men in the movies"... "too long a nose"... "too lean a frame"... just some of the comments he bore before re-creating Bollywood history with his smashing debut 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai' still running to packed houses across the country. This light-eyed son of light-eyed father Rakesh Roshan has today aroused star mania among Hindi movie buffs like a turbine whipping up cream. Born in a film family, Hrithik always knew he'd be associated with the movies. The question was how? Shy and unassuming by nature, he hardly appeared "hero"-material and was therefore set to study film production abroad. There was one more reason why he chose not to become an actor. His father had struggled many years trying to make a mark but all efforts were in vain before dad decided to turn to film direction. As luck turned out, it proved to be a good move. Rakesh Roshan saw success with movies like 'Khudgarz', 'Khoon Bhari Maang' and 'Karan Arjun'. Naturally therefore, Hrithik's immediate career option seemed to be in working behind rather than before the camera. He started with assisting his father during the making of 'Koyla'. But despite being the son of a star-director he was subject to no favoritism when with the film unit. So much so that he ate, slept and led the exhausting life that a junior would lead when on an outdoor shoot. Traveling second class, sleeping in cheap motels, eating unit food, being cases in point. But in hindsight, Hrithik, by his own admission, believes the exercise made him tougher and more aware of the grimmer realities in show business. A Bright Student But... Despite his involvement with the film profession, Hrithik, unlike the image one associates with a star-child, was an above-average student with a first-class graduate degree in Economics and Commerce. In fact, this was one of the reasons that reinforced the desire to study film production abroad. And he was even close to executing academic plans, to the point where he took his SAT's and filled in university forms, only to realise that it was escapism to ignore the calling of a hidden but very strong desire. The acting bug had bit. And bit hard... especially during the making of 'Koyla'. Juvenile as it may sound to several, Hrithik, after the day's shoot, found himself, on more than one occasion, enacting before the mirror, scenes that hero Shah Rukh performed in the day. He'd decided showbiz was where he wanted to be. His Launch And What Followed... What followed were acting classes to polish up an inherent histrionic ability, and a rigorous fitness regimen to cultivate that well-toned physique that's today left many a woman gasping in shock. As Hrithik puts it, "The minute I was confident, Dad was ready to launch me." Like a perfected jigsaw with all pieces well in place, Rakesh Roshan, who had until then been working on the scripting of a love story, was ready to cast for the same. He'd decided on working with a debutante lead pair. Strangely convenient as it may seem, he found one half of it in his backyard. Hrithik was ready for launch. The jigsaw looked complete. As it has turned out, 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai', which was released early in January 2003, turned a spectral flash of light that left Bollywood completely awestruck in the new millennium. Having already broken box-office records set by the last-heralded blockbuster 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Kaho Naa ...' gave music countdowns newer music to play in the number one slot. Besides it also conferred on debutante heroine, Amisha Patel, the 'Amisha ji' tag, (for the uninitiated, the 'ji' suffix works as linguistic evidence of an actor having attained stardom in Bollywood.) In fact, so dominant was Hrithik's power and pull right after his debut superduper hit, that father-in-law Sanjay Khan worked with the young star himself on creating an official "Hrithik" web site. What's more, some trade pundits went a little overboard, and even predicted the waning of Khan power in Bollywood! With women of all ages swooning over this new hazel-eyed prince, it indeed seemed like India had just welcomed its newest superstar. The Trying Phase... Then came the most trying phase in the actor's career. Dazzled by the limelight, Hrithik didn't' know what to make of it. Although known as an actor with his head squarely on his shoulders, junior Roshan went through a period where most of his films flopped badly. Luckily for him, his hard work and perseverance kept the flame alive. Though his films didn't do well, Hrithik himself seldom received a bad review on his performance. Films like 'Fiza', 'Mission Kashmir' and 'Kabhi Khushie Kabhi Gham' buoyed his career graph as an actor but did little to catapult him back into the ionosphere. The Resurrection... Until dad Rakesh Roshan decided to take matters into his own Midas hands again. With a novel subject (in the Indian context, at least), a great storyline, and a taut script, the Roshan jadoo was soon back with a bang with another super hit 'Koi Mil Gaya'. The film raked in the moolah in barrelfuls and reinstated the Roshan trio of Rakesh, Rajesh and Hrithiik to their rightful place in the numbers game. And then came Lakshya , the film which unfortunately didnt do very good at the box office but which showed the world what lies in Hrithik Roshan, the actor . He was appreciated by one and all . His perfomance was flawless and even his harshest critics coudnt find anything but good things to say about his performance. Rakesh Roshan, Rajesh Roshan, Hrithik Roshan - These three people when together make peoples’ expectations go high (rightfully!) That because with every film that have gone from good to better to being best. So naturally the expectations from their next movie - Krrish - was rightfully very high and as expected, the film broke all box office records (and now as we are writing this article, its making records which would take some years for other films to break!). Hrithik Roshan now has competition from only one person - Hrithik Roshan. Because no other actor belongs to the class that he has put himself in; his hard work, his determination to better himself, to prove himself again and again can only be challenged by someone like .. Hrithik Roshan!

Trivia

Son of Rakesh Roshan.

Was catapulted overnight to instant superstardom with debut hit film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000).

Has two thumbs on his right hand that are grown together.

Has a sister called Sunaina.

Has been called the Indian Sylvester Stallone, Brad Pitt and Michael Jackson rolled into one person.

Made stubbles fashionable in India.

Excellent dancer.

The country wide hysteria following the release of his first film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) is known as hrithikmania and is unprecedented.

The look of his muscular, chiselled body started a fitness boom in India.

Eye color: Green

Often supports charities of various kinds.

Known as a perfectionist and control freak. Believes in extensive rehearsals and preparations.

Friend of Salman Khan who showed him how to work out and eat properly to put on muscle.

Hindi megastar.

Often visits terminally ill children in hospitals that desperately wish to meet him.

Role models as actor: Raj Kapoor and Sanjeev Kumar.

Wanted to quit the film business altogether after his father Rakesh Roshan was shot at and wounded by hitmen sent by the Bollywood mafia, but changed his mind.

Prepared himself extensively for his screen debut, taking acting, singing, dancing, fencing, riding etc. lessons for years. He also worked hard on his diction and physical appearance (strenuous workout routines).

Fought hard to overcome a stammering problem.

Worked for many years on the sets of his father Rakesh Roshan in various functions, including sweeping the floor and serving tea to the stars, to learn the business from scratch.

Believes in the good in every person, a character trait often misinterpreted by others as gullibility and/or naïvety.

Got 30000 (!) marriage proposals on Valentine's day 2000.

Was the victim of a defamation campaign in late december 2000. Rumors were spread that he stated in an interview that he hates Nepal and its people. This immediately led to riots in Nepal, cinemas showing his films were attacked, posters burnt, Hindi movies banned in general for some days and several people shot dead by the police. The events made headlines all over the world and the governments of Indian and Nepal got involved as well. Anti Indian/Hrithik sentiment died down quickly when it became clear that the alleged statements were a fabrication and the rumors were spread by a malicious third party, possibly the Bollywood mafia, still pissed about not getting the foreign rights to Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000). Nepal born actress Manisha Koirala played an important role in getting the news to the people in Nepal that the accusations were false.

In January 2001 Hrithik Roshan was again involved in a controversy. This time about a poster created and used by the Democratic Alliance in South Africa in November 2000 to woo Indian voters. The poster used his face without permission. The ANC reacted angrily and threatened to ban his films.

Gets 20-30 million rupees per year for endorsing a brand for one year, including commercials [2001]

Occasionally smokes cigarettes

His total income from product endorsements in 2000 is estimated to be 20 crore Rupees (~5 million $), by far the most among Bollywood stars.

Was awarded the "National Citizen's Award" on August 25 2001 in Delhi. The award recognises excellence in various activities affecting national life.

Son-in-law of Sanjay Khan.

Has been called the first complete Bollywood actor who has no weakness and scores very high in every department: face, physique, voice, dancing, drama, romance, action, comedy, macho, softie...

Can't handle money. His wife and parents are taking care of the financial details.

On January 14 2000 Hrithik Roshan entered a cinema to attend the premiere of his first film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000). When he came in some people recognised him but not much happened. When the film was over there was a stampede and mass hysteria broke out. He got mobbed. The police had to come and escort him out of the cinema and away from a crowd of thousands. It was the first day of Hrithikmania in India, which held the country in its grip for many months to come.

Learnt Urdu to sound more eloquent in his films, this can be seen by the special reference to his ability with the language in the film Kaho Na Pyaar Hai

Came in on number 9 on a Bollywood power list released in December 2003, and on number 4 among actors (behind Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai).

Was diagnosed at age 21 with scoliosis and told he could never be an actor, dance and do all the things a Bollywood hero needs to do.

Hrithik has been documenting his daily life for many years by taking pictures and putting them in scrapbooks.

Hrithik Roshan and wife Suzanne became parents of a baby boy, named Hrehaan Roshan, on March 28, 2006 at 3:30 pm at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai.

Hrithik's normal weight is 72kg. He adds to it or reduces it as the role requires. For Krrish (2006) he added ~6kg muscle, for parts of Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) he lost several kilos to look more childlike.

Very close friends with actress Preity Zinta, who is also a good friend of his wife 'Suzanne Khan'. Hrithik and Preity have worked together in three movies.

Came in on number 4 on the Filmfare Bollywood power list in January 2007.

Personal Quotes

(November 2000): "I take all this hysteria as a compliment."

(2000): "I am glad I have the intelligence to understand what is happening to me. If I allow myself to get affected by all this hype, I'll stunt my growth as an actor and be damned for life. I know that I still have a long way to go before I can even aspire to equal the achievements of any of the superstars. I know I am good at my job, and I am sure I will be damn good one day but right now, I also know how bad I can be."

(November 2000): "I have been elevated to such a high status that the fall will be very steep."

(December 2000): "Every once a week, I get up and feel that I cannot act any more. I just get very unsure of myself. But, once I give my first shot, I'm back on track. Insecurity isn't bad, it makes me work harder."

(December 2000): "Some day I want to be better than Shahrukh Khan. And I will be better than him, if I continue working the way I am. Some day, I would like to achieve more than what Shahrukh has achieved in his ten years. But first, give me my ten years of time."

(February 2001): "Every moment of my life, I live under threat. I have two gunmen with me. If I die now I will be immortal. Everything finished in a year. I will be a legend!"

(July 2001): "I thought of every possible angle which would drive me towards stardom. But I never thought of, when I become a star, what will I do, how will I handle it. Everything has hit me all at once. I realize I don't have the talent to handle it."

(July 2001): "Hollywood is definitely happening to me but right now I'm not happening for Hollywood. Maybe if offers still last by 2005 I will. I'm committed until then."

(2001): I make the best Spanish omelettes in the world, but I won't tell you the recipe!

(March 2002): "I can be the best James Bond there is."

(March 2000): I can never wear the same shirt twice because it's always torn by the time I come home!

(June 2002): I won't do a film with any film-maker unless he gives me a bound script... My date diary's blank from 2003 onwards.

(2000, when asked about his fantasy woman): "Gabrielle Anwar. I had a huge crush on her for ever so long. Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). I thought she was really hot!"

(December 2002): "After two years of being in films I've realized that I don't need to do movies just for the sake of it. Now I will not do a film unless the role is to die for. It may sound preposterous but I'd also like to do something like 'Spiderman' or 'A Beautiful Mind'. Only such cinema stimulates me. I don't want to do the routine stuff."

(July 2003): "It's not a prerequisite for an actor to be obsessed about his looks. I know there are people who don't look in the mirror at all and I'm getting there."

(July 2003): "I've never had a decent haircut except the short one I'm sporting right now for "Lakshya"."

(July 2003): "I'm not religious. I don't visit temples. But I hope there is a superpower."

(July 2003): "Of course I'm curious about porn. It exists because there is a market for it. It needs to exist but it should be properly channelised. It shouldn't be accessible to everyone."

(July 2003): "My physique is all wrong. I'd like to change everything about my looks."

(July 2003): "Quite often I feel that there is no God. War, natural calamities, handicaps, suffering. When I see all this, I fear there's no God. And the thought scares me shitless."

"I'm a child myself. So how can I think of having one right now!"

(September 2003): I'm above hits and flops now. I wish to go down in the annals of Indian cinema history as a good actor.

(January 2004): I don't know fashion and I have no taste.

(January 2004): I've scrapped my entire working style and taken on a new approach. The release of Lakshya (2004) will prove whether the new approach is right or not. If it doesn't work I'll go back to the old mode of working. If it works, I'll be adopting this style in all my roles.

(2004): I would like to meet the person who shot my father.

(July 2004): I am the person I am today primarily due to the fine example set by both my parents.

(July 2004): I've done films without optimum excitement. It didn't work. I can afford to take my time now.

(July 2004): "Lakshya" is my most subtle performance. "Koi... Mil Gaya" was an in-your-face performance.

(July 2004): I've done various films for various wrong reasons. They didn't get me anywhere.

(August 2004): I am a complete 'foodie'. It's in the genes. I can't stop eating! It's only that I fear of the world finding out that I have a bad body which makes me strive to have my diet in place and exercise right.

(February 2006): I'm just a student who is still learning, so I can't give discourses on acting.

(February 2006): My big dream is to take our cinema to a world platform. The idea of acting in a Jackie Chan film doesn't excite me. That's betrayal.

(July 2006): One mistake we always make is to ape the West. We attempt films that we think they will like. The true crossover films are 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon' and 'Life Is Beautiful' where the director goes entirely by his conviction, culture, community and conditioning. I am hoping, not just for me and my father and family, but for Indian cinema that Krrish (2006) will succeed, so we can envision an even bigger extravaganza. We want to afford that freedom to take our cinema higher. I believe we are very close now to getting noticed on a world platform.

I was always the pet of my teachers in school probably because I was considered to be very cute. Because of my innocent looks I usually got away with a lot of mischief. I was spoilt and pampered by everyone. All I had to do was sport a lost-boy look and I would have things my way. At home too, if I wasn't given something I wanted, I would simply sit with a long face till I got it.

On his first villain role in Dhoom 2 (2006): "I've played the good guy long enough. Now it's time for me to get seriously evil. I always wanted to play a cool villain. And since the bad guy in Dhoom 2 is multi-dimensional, playing this nightmarish guy is a dream come true."

(December 2006): If someone pretends not to recognize me, then he needs to get a life.

On his infamous kiss with Aishwarya Rai in Dhoom 2 (2006): "I did give it a lot of thought. There was enough reason and inspiration here to go ahead. I tried to make it as beautiful as possible. And I stand by it completely." (April 2007)