Hrithik Roshan facts for kids
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Hrithik Roshan
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Roshan in 2019
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| Born | 10 January 1974 Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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| Alma mater | Sydenham College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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Works
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Full list |
| Spouse(s) |
Sussanne Khan
(m. 2000; div. 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Relatives | See Roshan family |
| Awards | Full list |
Hrithik Roshan (pronounced [ˈɾɪt̪ɪk ɾoʃən]; born 10 January 1974) is a famous Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema, also known as Bollywood. He is known for playing many different types of characters and for his amazing dancing skills. Hrithik is one of the highest-paid actors in India. He has won many awards, including six Filmfare Awards. Four of these were for Best Actor. Since 2012, he has often been on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list, which ranks popular and high-earning celebrities.
Hrithik often works with his father, Rakesh Roshan, who is a film director. He first appeared in films as a child actor in the 1980s. Later, he worked behind the scenes as an assistant director on four of his father's movies. His first main role was in the hit film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000), which won him several awards. He gained more fame with the drama Fiza (2000) and the family film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001). However, some of his next films were not as successful.
A big turning point in his career was the science fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya (2003). For this movie, Hrithik won two Filmfare Awards. He later played the main superhero in its sequels: Krrish (2006) and Krrish 3 (2013). He was also praised for his roles as an army officer in Lakshya (2004), a clever thief in Dhoom 2 (2006), the Mughal emperor Akbar in Jodhaa Akbar (2008), and a man with paralysis in Guzaarish (2010). He also had big hits with the comedy-drama Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), the action film Agneepath (2012), the biopic Super 30 (2019), and action movies like Bang Bang! (2014), War (2019), and Fighter (2024).
Besides films, Hrithik has performed on stage. He also made his TV debut as a judge on the dance show Just Dance (2011). At that time, he became the highest-paid film star on Indian television. He is also involved in many good causes, supports various brands, and has his own clothing line. Hrithik was married to Sussanne Khan for fourteen years, and they have two sons.
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Early Life and Family
Hrithik Roshan was born on January 10, 1974, in Mumbai. He comes from a well-known family in Bollywood. His father, Rakesh Roshan, is a film director. His grandfather, Roshanlal Nagrath, was a music director. Hrithik's mother, Pinky, is the daughter of producer and director J. Om Prakash. His uncle, Rajesh Roshan, is a music composer. Hrithik has an older sister named Sunaina. He went to the Bombay Scottish School.
Growing up, Hrithik felt a bit lonely. He was born with an extra thumb on his right hand, which made some kids avoid him. He also had a stammer since he was six years old. This made school difficult, and he sometimes pretended to be sick to avoid speaking in class. He got help from daily speech therapy, which helped him a lot.
Hrithik's grandfather, J. Om Prakash, first put him on screen when he was six years old. This was in the film Aasha (1980). He danced in a song and was paid ₹100. Hrithik also appeared in small, uncredited roles in other family films. His only speaking role as a child was at age 12 in Bhagwaan Dada (1986).
Hrithik decided he wanted to be an actor. However, his father wanted him to focus on his studies first. In his early 20s, he was told he had scoliosis, a spine condition, which meant he might not be able to dance or do stunts. He was very upset at first. But then, he decided to try jogging on a beach during a rainstorm. He felt no pain, which gave him confidence. This day became a "turning point" in his life.
Hrithik went to Sydenham College and studied commerce. He also took part in dance and music festivals. Before becoming a lead actor, he worked as an assistant to his father on four films. These included Khudgarz (1987) and Koyla (1997). During this time, he also took acting lessons to prepare for his dream.
Film Career Highlights
Becoming a Star: Early Success
Hrithik Roshan made his big debut as a lead actor in his father's romantic film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000). He played two roles in the movie. To get ready, he trained with actor Salman Khan to build muscle. He also worked on his speaking, acting, singing, dancing, and even fencing and riding skills. The film was a huge success, earning ₹800 million (US$14 million) worldwide. Critics loved his performance, saying he was very promising for a new actor. He won both Best Male Debut and Best Actor awards at the Filmfare Awards, which was a first for an actor. This film made him a major star in Bollywood overnight.
His next film was Fiza (2000), where he played a young man who becomes a terrorist after the Mumbai riots. He wanted to try different kinds of roles. The film did well, and critics praised his acting. He also starred in Mission Kashmir (2000), an action drama about terrorism. This film was also a financial success.
In 2001, Hrithik appeared in Yaadein, which didn't do well with critics. However, he then had a supporting role in the big family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.... This film was a massive hit, becoming India's highest-grossing film of the year and very popular overseas. Critics said Hrithik was a "surprise scene-stealer" and held his own against famous actors.
Challenges and Comeback
In 2002, some of Hrithik's films, like Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage and Na Tum Jaano Na Hum, did not do well at the box office. This led some people to think his career might be ending.
However, his career got a big boost with Koi... Mil Gaya (2003). In this film, directed by his father, he played a young man with a developmental disability who meets an alien. Hrithik loved playing this role, saying he "could live [his] childhood again." Critics praised his performance, calling it "extraordinary." Koi... Mil Gaya was one of the most popular Bollywood films of the year, and Hrithik won two Filmfare Awards for Best Actor.
The next year, he starred in Lakshya (2004), a story about a young man who joins the army during the Kargil War. Hrithik found this film very challenging and said it made him respect soldiers even more. Though it didn't do well at first, it later became a cult classic. Critics praised his acting and how he changed from a carefree youth to a brave soldier.
Superhero and Action Star
Hrithik returned to the screen in 2006 with Krrish, a superhero film and a sequel to Koi... Mil Gaya. He played both the superhero and his character from the first film. He trained in China for the stunts, including flying scenes. Krrish was a huge hit, becoming one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2006. He won Best Actor awards for his role.
He then starred as a master thief in the action sequel Dhoom 2 (2006). Hrithik was excited to play a "bad guy" for the first time. He lost weight and learned new skills like skateboarding for the role. The film was a massive success, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film at that time. Critics called him "the heart, the soul, and the spirit of the film."
In 2008, Hrithik played the Mughal emperor Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar in the historical drama Jodhaa Akbar. He learned sword-fighting, horse-riding, and Urdu for the role. The film was a global success, and Hrithik won his fourth Filmfare Best Actor Award. Critics praised his strong performance as the king.
Acclaimed Performances
After a small role in 2009, Hrithik starred in the romantic thriller Kites (2010). The film was released on many screens but didn't do well in India.
He then worked with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the drama Guzaarish (2010). He played a former magician who becomes paralyzed and seeks the right to end his life. Hrithik spent time with paralyzed patients to understand his role better. He also trained with a magician for the film's magic tricks. The film didn't do well financially, but critics loved his performance.
In 2011, Hrithik appeared in the comedy-drama Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara with Abhay Deol and Farhan Akhtar. They played three friends on a bachelor trip who overcome their fears. Hrithik even sang a song called "Señorita" for the film. The movie was a big success, and critics praised Hrithik for bringing "real depth" to his character.
His only film in 2012 was Agneepath, a remake of a 1990 film. Hrithik played a man seeking revenge for his father's murder. He found this role very challenging and physically demanding. The film broke box office records for its opening day earnings and was a huge success. Critics said Hrithik "breathes fire and soul" into the film.
Continued Success and New Roles
In 2013, Hrithik starred in Krrish 3, the third film in the Krrish series. He played three different characters in the movie. Despite some injuries during filming, his performance was praised. Krrish 3 became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
He then starred in the action comedy Bang Bang! (2014), a remake of a Hollywood film. Hrithik played a secret agent and was the first actor to perform a flyboarding stunt in a film. While filming, he suffered a head injury and needed brain surgery. The film was a big commercial success.
In 2016, Hrithik played a farmer in the historical film Mohenjo Daro. He trained for three months to get the right physique for the role. However, the film did not do well with critics or at the box office. His next film, Kaabil (2017), was a revenge thriller where he played a blind man. Critics praised his performance, with some calling it his best work. The film was a commercial success.
After a two-year break, Hrithik starred in Super 30 (2019), a biographical film about a mathematician named Anand Kumar. He learned a special accent for the role. The film was a commercial success. Later in 2019, he had his biggest commercial hit with the action thriller War. He played a former mentor who has gone rogue, with Tiger Shroff playing the soldier tasked to stop him. Both actors were praised for their action scenes and style.
Hrithik's most recent film was Vikram Vedha (2022), a remake of a Tamil film. He played a gangster, and critics praised his powerful performance. He also starred in the action film Fighter (2024) with Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor, playing an Indian Air Force officer. He will next appear in the sequel War 2.
Other Activities
Hrithik Roshan has done more than just films. He has performed on stage, appeared on television, and even launched his own clothing line. His first concert tour, "Heartthrobs: Live in Concert" (2002), was very successful in the United States and Canada.
In 2011, Hrithik was a judge on the dance reality show Just Dance. He became the highest-paid film star on Indian television at that time, earning ₹20 million (US$340,000) per episode. In 2013, he launched his casual wear clothing brand called HRx.
Hrithik is open about his childhood stammer and supports causes related to it. He actively helps the Dilkhush Special School for children with special needs in Mumbai. In 2008, he donated money to a hospital to help children with stammering. He also set up a charity foundation in 2009 to help people with disabilities. He donates money to charity every month and believes in sharing his good work to inspire others. In 2013, he helped raise money for an NGO that supports tribal girls facing malnutrition. He also donated ₹2.5 million (US$43,000) to help victims of the 2013 North India floods.
Hrithik has also played in charity football matches. In 2015, he appeared in a music video for the song "Dheere Dheere", and the profits went to charity. Later that year, he became an Indian brand ambassador for UNICEF and the Global Goals campaign. This campaign teaches children in over 100 countries about the Sustainable Development Goals. In 2016, he and other Bollywood actors donated money to build homes for families affected by the 2015 South Indian floods.
Hrithik is also a popular face for many brands. After his first film, he signed endorsement deals with big companies like Coca-Cola and Hero Honda. He is one of the highest-paid celebrity endorsers in India. In 2017, he became the brand ambassador for a health and wellness startup called Cure.fit.
Personal Life
On December 20, 2000, Hrithik Roshan married Sussanne Khan in a private ceremony. They have two sons, Hrehaan (born in 2006) and Hridhaan (born in 2008). Hrithik and Sussanne separated in December 2013 and their divorce was finalized in November 2014. They both said they separated as friends.
As of 2023, Hrithik Roshan is dating actress Saba Azad.
In 2000, Hrithik faced a misunderstanding when some Nepalese newspapers accused him of saying he hated Nepal. This led to protests in the country. However, Hrithik denied making any such statement, and the situation calmed down after he clarified his position.
Awards and Nominations
Images for kids
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Hrithik Roshan at an event for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)—his biggest commercial success to that point
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Hrithik Roshan with co-star Aishwarya Rai promoting Guzaarish. A popular on-screen couple, they also starred together in Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar.
See also
In Spanish: Hrithik Roshan para niños
- List of awards and nominations received by Hrithik Roshan
