Hrithik Roshan

It was one of Hrithik’s earliest dreams to follow in his father’s footsteps, and grow up be an actor one day. And when he graduated out of Sydneham College with a Bachelor’s in commerce in tow, though his parents (Rakesh and Pinky Roshan) were keen on him continuing his studies abroad, Hrithik knew it was finally time to take the plunge.

His first direct tryst with films came when he worked as a third assistant to his father for the film Karan Arjun. And when the movie became a hit, Hrithik was convinced that there was a direct equation between hard work and success.

Determined to prove himself as an actor, he enrolled in Kishore Namit Kapoor’s acting classes without informing his parents until months later! And when Rakesh Roshan finally told Hrithik that he will be launching his son with Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai after his initial shock subsided, he asked him to give him six months to prepare for the role. All that preparation definitely paid off because when Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai released in 2000, India got its new icon and the industry a superstar.

A man who walked in unanimously with the crowds at the premiere for Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, when he stepped out three hours later, he was the next superstar! A mob gathered around Hrithik, everyone wanted a part of this man, and it was only when the police and security was called in, could Hrithik think of moving! From that ‘dazed’ night till today, Hrithik has spelled euphoria with every role he has essayed.

Not only did he receive the best newcomer award, he also won the Filmfare for the best actor that year and understandably the top directors of the country penciled in Hrithik for their next projects. He was next seen in Khalid Mohammed’s Fiza and Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Mission Kashmir, which won him rare reviews.

But the next couple of movies flopped at the box office, and critics were ready to write of this phenomenon. Neither did Subhash Ghai’s Yaadein or Sooraj Barjatya’s Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon elicit a positive response at the box office. Aap Mujhe Achhe Lagne Lage and Na Tum Jaano Na Hum also suffered the same fate.

With Farhan Akhtar’s Lakshya and Rakesh Roshan’s Koi Mil Gaya, Hrithik’s performance has the critics talking again. Married to his long time girlfriend, Sussanne Khan, the couple is expecting their first child in early next year. Hrithik’s forthcoming movies include Krrish, Dhoom2, and Akbar Jodha.


Date of Birth : 10 January 1974

As Artiste

Kites (2010)
Guzaarish (2010)
Julia (2010)
Krrish 2 (2010)
Welcome To The Jungle (2010)
Kismat Talkies (2009)
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
Dhoom 2 (2006)
Krrish (2006)
Lakshya (2004)
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003)
Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002)
Aap Mujhe Achhe Lagne Lage (2002)
Mujhse Dosti Karoge (2002)
Yaadein (2001)
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
Mission Kashmir (2000)
Fiza (2000)
Bhagwan Dada (1986)
Aap Ke Deewane (1980)

As Special Appearance

Luck By Chance (2009)
Krazzy 4 (2008)
Om Shanti Om (2007)