With countless film roles and awards to his name, Indian-born Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable faces in the Indian film industry. Born into a dynasty of Bollywood filmmakers, Roshan began his acting career as a child star. However, he was launched into stardom in 2000 when he starred in one of the biggest Bollywood movies of the year Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai. Since then, the Bollywood star’s successes have come one after another.
Recognized as one of India’s “most complete actors”, Hrithik Roshan stands out for his immense commitment to each of the roles he has taken on. Roshan is widely recognized by fans and critics alike for his unparalleled dedication to his craft, as he always goes the extra mile to imbibe each character and bring them to life on screen. Hrithik Roshan also has a number of theater and television feature films to his credit. In 2011, Roshan featured in the Indian reality TV series Just Dance for which he became the highest paid movie star on Indian television.
Hrithik Roshan’s Bio, Age
Hrithik Roshan was born on January 10, 1974 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. Born into a family of prominent filmmakers, Roshan started acting in films in the early 80s as a child actor. A very gifted dancer, he got his first acting credit at the age of 6 in the 1980 Bollywood drama film in which he danced in a song. He continued as a dancer in his early films, landing his first role at age 12 in the 1986 feature film Bhagwaan Dada. It also marked the end of Hrithik Roshan’s acting career, with his father insisting that he focus on his studies.
During his studies, Hrithik Roshan participated in several music and dance festivals and sometimes served as a stage assistant to his filmmaker father. He completed his university studies at Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics. He also got formal acting training from prolific Indian actor Kishore Namit Kapoor.
Acting career
At the turn of the century, Hrithik Roshan recorded his first role in the romantic thriller Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000). Roshan played a dual role in the film and was assisted by fellow actor Salman Khan in preparing for his performance. The film became Bollywood’s most successful production of the year and garnered much praise from the cast and crew. For his part, Hrithik Roshan made history as the first actor to win the Filmfare awards for Best Actor and Best Debut Film in the same year. After starting his acting career convincingly with his epic debut, Hrithik Roshan became one of the most sought after actors in Bollywood and he later starred in Fiza (2000),Mission Kashmir (2000), Yaadein (2001) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001).
The year 2002 was not favorable for Hrithik Roshan’s career in most of his films was poor at the box office, with many critics predicting the end of his career. The following year, the talented actor was able to redeem his career with an epic performance in the Bollywood sci-fi film Koi… Mil Gaya (2003). The film proved to be Bollywood’s most popular release of 2003 and Roshan received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
He also received another Best Actor nomination for his lead role in the Indian war drama Lakshya (2004). After a 2 year hiatus, Roshan returned to the screen in 2006 and appeared in 2 of the biggest Indian films of the year. Krrish, a sequel to 2003 Koi… Mil Gaya and Dhoom 2, starring Bollywood royalty, Aishwarya Rai in the latter. The talented actor also starred alongside Rai in the 2008 historical novel Jodhaa Akbar and the 2010 drama film Guzaarish for which they received much critical acclaim.
Hrithik Roshan snagged another box office gold medal with comedy film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) and action drama Agneepath (2012). In 2013, there appeared another box office monster Krrish 3, the sequel to Krrish in 2006 and the 3rd edition of what became the Krrish film series. Roshan received huge critical praise for his performance in the film in which he portrayed 3 different characters.
Among Hrithik Roshan’s latest releases is the romantic thriller Kaabil (2017). The multi-talented actor also boasts a number of feature films in film, including a fourth installment in the Krrish film series of films, Krrish 4. In addition to his amazing achievements on the big screen, Hrithik Roshan has also acted on stage and on the television. In 2011, he featured in the short-lived Indian reality series Just Dance.
Family
Hrithik Roshan was born to Pinky and HrithikRoshan, a Punjabi family of prolific Bollywood filmmakers/hosts. Her father, Rakesh Roshan, is a producer, director, screenwriter, film editor, musical director and former actor. His paternal grandfather, Roshanlal Nagrath and Roshan was also a musical director and composer. His maternal grandfather, J. Om Prakash, is a film producer and director.
Apart from being very talented and his dedication to acting, Hrithik Roshan received a lot of support from his family in his early years as an actor. He got his first acting credit in the film Aasha (1980), produced and directed by his grandfather, J. Om Prakash. The Bollywood star also collaborated with his father, Rakesh Roshan, on several productions, including the 2000 box office hit. Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai who shot the actor to stardom.
Wife, Kids, Divorce
Hrithik Roshan got married in 2000, a time when his illustrious acting career had just set sail. After courting for 4 years, Roshan tied the knot with decorator and fashion entrepreneur, Sussanne Khan, on December 20, 2000. She was a private wedding ceremony at a 5-star hotel in the bride’s hometown , Bangalore, India.
Hrithik Roshan has 2 children with his wife Susanne They welcomed their first son, Hrehaan in 2006 and their second son, Hridhaan, was born in 2008. After 13 years of marriage, the couple separated in December 2013. The marriage ended ended in an amicable divorce which was finalized on November 1, 2014.
Hrithik Roshan’s Height and Other Body Stats
Bright hazel eyes, characteristic chiseled facial and his athletic physique are some of the most distinctive physical attributes that make Hrithik Roshan one of the most handsome men in India. Luckily, the Bollywood star’s well-sculpted features have been immortalized with a wax sculpture from Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.
Hrithik Roshan stands at a height of 5 feet 11¾ inches (182 cm). He weighs 86 kg. Over the years, the Bollywood superstar has undergone drastic weight changes for a number of acting roles. However, the actor still managed to get back into his trim physique. He has a chest measurement of 46 inches (117 cm) with biceps and a waist measurement of 17 inches (43 cm) and 32 inches (81 cm) respectively.
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