Hrithik Roshan facts for kids
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Hrithik Roshan
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Roshan in 2016
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Hritik Rakesh Nagrath
10 January 1974 Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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| Education | Bombay Scottish School |
| Alma mater | Sydenham College (B.Com) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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Full list |
| Spouse(s) |
Sussanne Khan
(m. 2000; div. 2014) |
| Partner(s) | Saba Azad (2022–present) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Family | Roshan family |
| Awards | Full list |
Hrithik Roshan (born Hritik Rakesh Nagrath on January 10, 1974) is a famous Indian actor who appears in Hindi cinema, also known as Bollywood. He has played many different kinds of characters and is well-known for his amazing dancing skills. As one of the highest-paid actors in India, he has won many awards, including six Filmfare Awards.
Roshan often works with his father, the director Rakesh Roshan. He first appeared in movies as a child actor in the 1980s. Later, he worked behind the scenes as an assistant director on his father's films. His first main role was in the hit movie Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000), which won him several awards. After a few less successful films, his career took off again with the science-fiction movie Koi... Mil Gaya (2003).
He became even more famous for playing a superhero in its sequels, Krrish (2006) and Krrish 3 (2013). He has also been praised for his roles in movies like the action-packed Dhoom 2 (2006), the historical drama Jodhaa Akbar (2008), and the action-thriller War (2019).
Besides acting, Roshan has performed on stage and was a judge on the TV dance show Just Dance in 2011. He supports several charities and has his own clothing brand. Roshan was married to Sussanne Khan for fourteen years, and they have two children together.
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Growing Up in a Film Family
Hrithik Roshan was born on January 10, 1974, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India. His family was already well-known in the world of Hindi movies. His father, Rakesh Roshan, is a film director, and his mother, Pinkie, is the daughter of producer and director J. Om Prakash. His uncle, Rajesh Roshan, is a music composer.
Roshan has an older sister named Sunaina. He went to the Bombay Scottish School. Growing up, Roshan faced some challenges. He was born with an extra thumb on his right hand, which made him feel different from other kids. He also had a stammer (a speech difficulty) from the age of six, which made speaking in class hard for him. He practiced every day to overcome it.
First Steps into Acting
Roshan's grandfather first put him on screen when he was six years old in the film Aasha (1980). He danced in a song and was paid ₹100. He also had small, uncredited roles in other family movies. His first role with lines was at age 12 in Bhagwaan Dada (1986).
Roshan knew he wanted to be an actor, but his father wanted him to finish his studies first. In his early 20s, he was diagnosed with scoliosis, a curve in the spine. Doctors told him he wouldn't be able to dance or do stunts. He was very upset but didn't give up on his dream. One day, he went for a jog on the beach and got caught in the rain. He realized he could run without pain, which gave him the confidence to keep going.
After graduating from Sydenham College with a degree in Commerce, Roshan worked as an assistant for his father on four films. He did everything from sweeping floors to making tea for the crew. This helped him learn how movies are made from the ground up.
A Star is Born
2000–2002: A Huge Debut and Early Career
Hrithik Roshan's first leading role was in his father's movie Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000). He played two different characters in the film. To get ready for the role, he trained to build muscle, improved his speaking, and took lessons in acting and dancing. The movie was a massive success and became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2000.
Critics loved his performance, and he won both the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut and the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for the same film. This had never happened before and made him a superstar overnight.
He then starred in the drama Fiza (2000), where he played a serious role that earned him another Best Actor nomination. Later that year, he appeared in the action film Mission Kashmir, which was also a success.
In 2001, he had a supporting role in the star-studded family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.... The film was the highest-grossing Indian film of the year. However, the next few years were difficult, as several of his movies did not do well at the box office.
2003–2008: The Comeback King
Roshan's career was revived with the 2003 science-fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya. He played Rohit Mehra, a young man with a developmental disability who becomes friends with an alien. The role was challenging, and he lost weight to play the part. The film was a huge hit, and Roshan won two Filmfare Awards for his incredible performance.
The next year, he starred in Lakshya (2004), playing a young man who grows up to become a dedicated army officer. Although the film wasn't a big box office hit at first, it has since become a fan favorite.
In 2006, he starred in the superhero movie Krrish, a sequel to Koi... Mil Gaya. He played both the superhero, Krrish, and his father, Rohit. He trained in China to learn how to perform the flying stunts. The film was a blockbuster and won him several awards.
The same year, he played a clever thief in the action movie Dhoom 2. To play the anti-hero, he lost weight and learned to skateboard and rollerblade. Dhoom 2 became the highest-grossing Indian film of its time. For this role, he won his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
In 2008, he played the Mughal emperor Akbar in the historical epic Jodhaa Akbar. He learned sword-fighting, horse-riding, and the Urdu language for the part. The film was a major success, and he won his fourth Filmfare Best Actor Award.
2009–present: Continued Success
After a few more films, Roshan starred in the 2011 comedy-drama Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. He played a serious workaholic on a road trip with his friends. The film was a big hit, and his performance was highly praised.
In 2012, he starred in Agneepath, a remake of a classic 1990 film. He called it one of the hardest projects of his life. The film was a huge commercial success.
He returned as the superhero Krrish in Krrish 3 (2013), which became one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. He followed this with the action-comedy Bang Bang! (2014), where he performed a dangerous stunt using a flyboard.
After a break, he starred in two successful films in 2019. The first was Super 30, a biopic about the mathematician Anand Kumar. His biggest hit came with the action thriller War, which was the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2019.
In 2022, he starred in Vikram Vedha as a gangster. In 2024, he played an Air Force officer in the action film Fighter. He is set to appear in War 2 and will also star in and direct the next Krrish movie.
Other Work and Personal Life
Besides movies, Roshan has performed in concerts around the world. In 2011, he was a judge on the TV dance competition Just Dance. He also launched his own clothing brand, HRx, in 2013.
Roshan is known for his charity work. He supports a school for mentally challenged children and has set up a foundation to help people with disabilities. He often donates to causes like helping flood victims and raising awareness for global issues.
On December 20, 2000, Roshan married Sussanne Khan. They have two sons, Hrehaan (born in 2006) and Hridhaan (born in 2008). The couple separated in 2013 and their divorce was finalized in 2014, but they remain good friends. Since 2022, Roshan has been in a relationship with actress Saba Azad.
Accolades
Roshan has won six Filmfare Awards:
- Best Actor for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Koi... Mil Gaya, Dhoom 2, and Jodhaa Akbar.
- Best Actor (Critics) for Koi... Mil Gaya.
- Best Male Debut for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai.
Literary sources
- Outlook. Hathway Investments Pvt Limited. 2005. https://books.google.com/books?id=xP4vAQAAIAAJ.
See also
In Spanish: Hrithik Roshan para niños
