25 Years of Hrithik Roshan: Lesser Known Facts About The ‘Krrish’ Actor You Should’ve Missed

Hrithik Roshan Silver Jubilee: Many Bollywood actors have made their mark in the entertainment industry with their sheer talent and hard work. The Hindi film industry has many gems who established themselves as the greatest of all time; the “Old is Gold” era where actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Shatrughan Sinha, and more made waves in the time of 70s, and Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, and more who created a legacy within the Bollywood. Amongst them is one more talented actor who has always left fans awestruck with his dancing, acting, and breathtaking on-screen presence. We are talking about the one and only Hrithik Roshan, who recently completed 25 years in the Bollywood industry. 

While many say Hrithik is a product of nepotism, the actor has dedicated himself to establishing his career without any connections. Hrithik made his Bollywood debut with the film ‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’, opposite Ameesha Patel in 2000, and since then, the actor has continued to flutter everyone’s heart with his acting, particularly with his outstanding dance skills, which gave him the name of “Bollywood’s King of Dance.” 

Hrithik Roshan’s Career Journey  

In his 25 years of acting career, Hrithik has worked in many films, including Kabho Khushi Kabhie Gham, Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon, Koi… Mil Gaya, Krrish, Lakhshya, Jodhaa Akbar, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara, Bang Bang! among others. His journey has been highlighted publicly for all to see, and his accomplishments today make his parents and fans proud. People close to Hrithik often speak of his determination and enthusiasm for his profession. Millions of people adore him and are always fascinated to know more about his life.

Let us know some lesser-known facts about Hrithik Roshan that you may not know about.

Unknown Facts About Hrithik Roshan  

• Many of us think that Hrithik Roshan’s debut film is 'Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai', however, he first made appearance in his grandfather J. Om Prakahs' film Aasha (1980). Roshan appeared uncredited in several family cinema projects, including his father's productions Aap Ke Deewane (1980), Aas Paas (1981), and Bhagwaan Dada (1986). 

• While the physicians discussed surgically removing Hrithik's additional thumb from his right hand, Rakesh Roshan and Pinkie Roshan decided to keep it because having two thumbs is unique and considered very fortunate.

• In his early 20s, he was diagnosed with scoliosis, which prevented him from dancing or performing stunts.

• Hrithik purchased his very first house at the age of 48. 

• Hrithik Roshan donated Rs 20 lakh to Nanavati Hospital in Vile Parle to establish a cutting-edge electrophysiology and electroacoustic facility for audiology and speech therapy. The clinic provides subsidized treatment for patients with speech and hearing disabilities. Hrithik stammered as a child and received treatment for it, thus he wished to work for an affordable speech therapy aid facility.

• Hrithik Roshan grew up with a Persian cat named Pearl and a pug dog named Puggy; he now owns two pet dogs, a Golden Retriever named Zane and an Indie named Mowgli.

• Hrithik is a certified scuba diver which helped him in filming Rohit’s death sequence in Kaho Naa… Pyaar hai and the scuba diving sequences in Zindagi Na Milegi Doobara

• Hrithik underwent intense simulation training at Assam’s Tezpur Airbase for his film ‘Fighter’. He wanted to learn how to take off and land the fighter plane.

• He received several awards, including six Filmfare, four Best Actor, and one each for Best Debut and Best Actor (Critics).