Doing Jodha-Akbar is like entering a totally different world - Hrithik

He's just back from Jaipur in Mumbai after the first schedule of Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodha-Akbar…to a screaming ovation.

Yup, Dhoom 2 has got a crazy crazy response, especially Hrithik's performance as the suave Aryan. "The thing is, I've never played someone as cool as Aryan (the character in Dhoom 2) before. That's what people like so much, I guess. It's too early to gauge the film's impact. But yes, I must tell you this is the first time I'm in Mumbai to actually enjoy the response to one of my films. I've not been in town for any of my film's releases for a long long time. And I'm not just in town for a day, but for a full four days. Wow"

The one thing that Hrithik is gung-ho about is Abhishek Bachchan. "I'm not saying this for effect. But Abhishek really inspires me. He has the potential to be one of our truly great actors. I know he keeps saying that I inspire him. But I really look up to him. In fact we've made a pact. Abhishek and I will do one film together every two years. You've no idea how much fun Abhishek, Uday and I had doing Dhoom. There was never any one-upmanship between me and Abhishek. We were constantly giving each other inputs to better our scenes together."

And now Hrithik is looking forward to the world tour with the two Bachchans in mid-2007.

For now, Hrithik seems to be looking at Dhoom 2 as the present tense and Jodha-Akbar as the future perfect.

"I never knew a costume drama could be so tiring! We've shot a battle sequence and I've been oblivious to the current world. Now I feel I'm back into the land of the living. Doing Jodha-Akbar is like entering a totally different world. I feel I'm getting to know things about myself as an actor that I hadn't known before."

It looks like two mega-hits for Hrithik in 2006. "I repeat, it's too early to draw conclusions about Dhoom 2. But yes, like Krissh, Dhoom 2 is an out-and-out entertainer. And people love the fact that I can actually play a character with such an innate sense of mischief."

Source: IndiaFM

Ash, Hrithik Kiss Heats up Bachchans

Aishwariya Rai and Hrithik Roshan share a smoking hot chemistry between themselves in ‘Dhoom 2’. And in a moment of intimacy they end up lip locking too. The scene has been picturised aesthetically. But this display of emotions and other short clothes worn by Ash hasn’t gone down well with Bachchans who reportedly watched the final version of ‘Dhoom 2’ recently.

It is being said that Amitabh, Jaya and Abhishek were upset with Ash’s decision to smooch on screen after having said no in her English films. It seems they also don’t approve of the short stuff she’s worn at her age. Now, what’s age got to do with short stuff! When she can carry it off with élan, then what does age has to do with it. It seems Bachchans have forgotten what Big B did in that insipid ‘Boom’ and he seems to have a hot equation with an eighteen year old Jiya Khan in forthcoming ‘Nishabd’ too. Abhishek on his part has lip locked with Rani in ‘Yuva’ and ‘Bunty Aur Babli’ so what’s the big fuss on what Ash is doing?

Guys, when (or if) you’ve decided on a filmi daughter-in-law then deal with the package that comes along with it. What do you say…

Source: IndiaGlitz

Dhoom 2 - Review

Those blue-diamond-eyes make the king of thieves go ‘Krazy Kiya’ on her ‘Dhoom Again’ beats. And that’s not all guys. If you wish to saunter your way into the magnificent world of fantastic babes, brilliant-stunts-n-special-effects and whistle-evoking locations then Sanjay Gadhavi’s ode to Fantasy ‘Dhoom 2’ is meant for you. It would be unfair to compare the sequel to Bombay-to-Goa chor police excitement of ‘Dhoom’. For both are different in many ways. But in spite of everything going right for it, there’s something missing in ‘Dhoom 2’. I am sure you’ll notice that when you watch it (oh yeah it’s surely worth watching).

Alright…When I entered the theatre I didn’t have any notions of watching something outstanding in terms of a revolutionary story idea that can affect the mindset of the country like a RDB or Munnabhai’s Gandhigiri. It’s all about entertainment…That’s the punch line of a film like ‘Dhoom 2’. I’m all for it dude. But when you promise something out-of-this-world, and compromise with your own risk-taking-ability one feels let down. For Aryan (Hrithik) is the perfect thief who can pull off unbelievable heists on a moving-train-top in Namibia or through the skating zone of Mumbai Museum with superlative efficacy. He is the master of disguises and honestly Hrithik looks like a pinch-me-can-it-be-true Dream.

The problem arises when such a dare devil stuntman loses his focus and falls head-over-elbows in love with another thief (also a police mole) Sunehri (Aishwariya). They play basket ball and try their hands with various cuisines while you are left wondering….Hey…how about getting down to some work guys. Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachchan) on the other hand has good old Ali (Uday Chopra) who has now turned a cop and a pregnant wife Sweety (Rimi Sen in a special appearance) to contend with. He gets down to some ‘Touch Me Touch Me’ groovy dancing with fellow cop Shonali Bose (Bipasha Basu) and Ali oogles himself to death at her sister Monali (Yes guys Bipasha in a double role….One good reason to chase this Dhoom) as she sets Rio’s beach sand on fire with her dare-bare-bikini-peep-show.

Hrithik and Ash make for a smoking hot pair. It’s great to feast your eyes on the christmas-turkey-crispness of Ash in those hot pants and in-shape-bare-belly. She looks cool being on the coy-negative-side. Hrithik carries off the Krrish flavour. This man is a God. Six-pack abs, talking-with-the-wind-locks, stylized body language, fantastic dressing sense and snazzy dance steps are the biggest plus points of ‘Dhoom 2’.

It’s a worth watching movie just because of Roshan alone. This man’s ambitions are unmatched as compared with anyone else around. And he’ll do anything to make them come true. The visual effects by Tata Elxi and action by Allan Amin is first rate. Cinematography by Nirav Shah and Vikas Shivraman is one of the best you’ve ever seen in Hindi cinema. Salim-Suleiman’s background music rocks (Check out the rock guitaring in the train sequence).

On the flipside, the whole plot goes haywire due to the love story between Aryan and Sunehri. I couldn’t help but recall John Abraham’s Kabeer act in ‘Dhoom’. He was a different kinda thief. But he was focused. As a viewer you sympathized with his end and yet his character graph doesn’t confuse you. In ‘Dhoom 2’ the biggest flaw is the sudden shift in the story where Hrithik undergoes a 360 turnaround in his character graph and from the most wanted criminal (If he is pulling off crimes worth Rs 30 to Rs 150 crores then he must be the biggest) he becomes a Mr-Goody-Two-Shoes loverboy willing to do anything (cry baby cry) to make his love life happy.

Uday Chopra as Ali impresses with his wisecrack one liners. In fact he elicits the biggest laughs from the audience. Yet, he is given a short shrift. His Baywatch touch-downs with I-can-give-Pamela-Anderson-a-run-for-her-money Bips on Rio beaches are a fabulous sight to watch. Wish we could have had more of him rather than him being an underused-side-kick. Bipasha looks gorgeous (She is a peep-show-factory and the guys most certainly won’t mind that) but her two diametrically opposite roles leaves you a bit confused as to what was she supposed to do in the film except flaunt that made-to-perfect shapeliness.

Abhishek looks haggard and disinterested. It is apparent Hrithik, Uday, Ash and Bipasha had worked hard on their bodies while Junior Bachchan’s puffy look is an eye-sore. Dude, do something about these crucial weighty issues. Right! One of the highlights of ‘Dhoom’ was its music. ‘Dhoom Machale’ became a national anthem. But the same can’t be said about ‘Dhoom 2’. Except for ‘Krazy Kiya Re’ and ‘My Name is Ali’ none of the songs make you go ‘Dhoom’.


Finally, get it right, ‘Dhoom 2’ is meant for the youngsters. And they’d like it too. All the adrenaline-rushing ingredients shall make them go ‘Dhoom’. I’d say watch it without any expectations and you shall have a fun ride. Yeah, it’s worth the hype. Partially…

Dhoom 2: Worth-a-touchdown-to-the-nearest-theatre

Star Rating: ***

Source: IndiaGlitz

Abhi-Hri: Who’ll Make Bigger Dhoom?

It goes without saying that Sanjay Gadhavi’s ‘Dhoom 2’ has generated a tremendous buzz both amongst the audience as well as the trade. There are several factors which are being discussed but one of the hottest one being Hrithik Roshan cast opposite Abhishek Bachchan at a time when both are figuring amongst the top names in Bollywood. I say opposite because Hrithik plays a negative character to Abhi’s good samaritan. So, who do you think will elicit the bigger whistles Come-Dhoom tomorrow?

Hrithik made a dream start with ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai’ that catapulted him to dizzying heights of fame while Abhishek took more than a dozen flops to rise to his present stature. Incidentally ‘Dhoom 1’ was the first certified hit to his name (‘Yuva’ established him as an actor of immense potential but it couldn’t do magic at the ticket window) and he is back with the sequel with a flop in ‘Umrao Jaan’ as his last release. Hrithik on the other hand is riding high on the huge success of his superman caper ‘Krrish’.

Hrithik and Abhishek are as different as chalk-n-cheese. Roshan magic relies on his excellent histrionics, superb dancing style, drop-dead-handsome looks, chiseled-to-perfection physique and a charismatic screen presence. Abhishek, on the other hand can ignite a fire through those deep-coal eyes, languid body language (It is finally finding its own vocabulary other than his father’s), versatile style of acting, can adapt to different production houses, gets along very well with everyone, has emerged as a fine dancer and sang his way to the nation with his ‘Bluffmaster’ rap-around.

What they have in common is the influence of their respective fathers in their lives as well as careers. All the big hits of Hrithik so far be it ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai’, ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ and ‘Krrish’ have come under his father Rakesh Roshan’s baton. He is yet to prove himself outside his comfort zone (‘Dhoom 2’ can very well be that answer). Abhishek on the other hand was always compared with dad Amitabh Bachchan’s acting style. To be fair to him, Abhi is emerging out of his father’s shadows and has given hits with varied directors like ‘Bunty Aur Babli’ (Shaad Ali), ‘Sarkar’ (Ram Gopal Verma), ‘Dus’ (Anubhav Sinha), ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ (Karan Johar) and ‘Bluffmaster’ (Rohan Sippy). 

Hrithik and Abhishek were pitted together for the first time in Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon’. The film flopped miserably. Hrithik’s role was bigger than that of Abhishek but the critics lauded Abhishek’s performance while Hrithik’s loud performance came for severe criticism. It’s been a full circle since ‘Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon’. Now, who in your opinion is going to be the highpoint of ‘Dhoom 2’? Hrithik Roshan or Abhishek Bachchan. Take a pick….

Source: Indiaglitz

Dhoom 2 Advance Booking is a Record

“The entire weekend for ‘Dhoom 2’was sold out on Tuesday itself. Only five tickets are left for a Sunday eleven o clock night show which I plan to watch with my friends,” says Shonali Shrofff of Fame Group of Multiplexes. “It is undoubtedly the biggest advance booking of the year,” she added. The recent trend of advance booking starting on the Sunday instead of Wednesday has seen an unprecedented response in case of big films like ‘Fanaa’, ‘Krrish’, ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ and ‘Don’. But if Shonali Shroff is to be believed then ‘Dhoom 2’ has broken all earlier records.

Girish S Wankhede, Manager Public Relations for Cinemax Group of Multiplexes emphatically states that all shows are totally house full. “The advance booking is tremendous,” he says. Devang Sampat, GM, Marketing and Sales, Cinemax says that the reason for such opening is the trust people have in “Mr Perfectionist” Aditya Chopra. “Moreover the starcast is such that it can’t get bigger than this,” he added.

Yashraj Films had started the trend with ‘Fanaa’ of getting a higher chunk of the ticket sales figures from the multiplexes. Vinod Chopra successfully adapted the same module with ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’. There have been rumours that Yashraj Films once again tried to get a bigger share of the pie from the multplexes before the release of ‘Dhoom 2’ but it hasn’t been verified as no one is willing to talk. This correspondent had spoken to Shonali Shroff of Fame Multiplexes a day before ‘Fanaa’ was about to be released. She had said then that Fame is still not sure about releasing ‘Fanaa’ due to the prevailing uncertainty on revenue sharing. But on being asked today if a similar situation arose with ‘Dhoom 2’ she was prompt in saying, “We have very good relations with Yashraj Films. There’s no problem at all.”

‘Dhoom 2’ is also setting another record in terms of number of screens showing the same film in a particular multiplex. You can imagine how big a release it is by the following numbers:

Fame Adlabs, Andheri: 18 shows per day

Fame Malad: 21 shows per day

Fame Kandivali: 14 shows per day

Cinemax, Versova: 20 shows

Cinemax, Sion: 8 shows

Cinemax Kandivali: 12 shows

Cinemax Mira Road: 9 shows

Cinemax Wondermall, Thane: 12 shows

Cinemax Eternity Mall: 13 shows

Cinemax, Andheri single screen: 4 shows

Cinemax Nasik: 9 shows

In a year that has seen huge money spinners like ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’, ‘Krrish’, ‘Fanaa’ and ‘Rang De Basanti’, there’s every possibility that ‘Dhoom 2’ shall be the icing on the cake of a great year for the Hindi Film Industry. Stay tuned to IndiaGlitz for the ‘Dhoom 2’ review first thing tomorrow and a video of the public opinion this weekend.
Source: Indiaglitz

Dhoom2 : Trailer 2

Dhoom2 : Trailer 1

Hrithik is ill, postpones shoot!

Under normal circumstances anyone with that high a fever wouldn't have allowed himself to move from bed. But who said actors are subject to normalcy?

Hence earlier this week when Sammir Dattani was shooting for Vikram Bhatt's Life Mein Kabhi Kabhi he had to take a sudden holiday due to am intense viral fever. But the young actor had to report to shooting without recovering from the vehement attack.

"There's no choice," says the weak actor. Barely able to talk or walk he's all set to resume shooting.

"Vikram has the combined dates of the entire cast including Dino Morea, Aftab Shivdasani, Nauheed Cyrusi and others. There's no way I can wriggle out of it without affecting the schedule badly. But it's worth it. Because I've got the role of a lifetime in Vikram's film."

In order to be able to work Sammir's doctor have pumped him up with intravenous injections. "I never knew acting could be so tough," Sammir smiles weakly.

In the meanwhile Hrithik Roshan too was felled with a viral fever. The shooting for Jodha-Akbar was supposed to commence in Jaipur on November 7. It was postponed due to Hrithik's illness.

Source: Santabanta

Exclusive Synopsis of Dhoom 2

BACK IN ACTION... DHOOM:2 reinvents the action comedy genre and propels it into the 21st century.

Ali’s (Uday Chopra) dream of becoming a police officer has come true. He is now ACP Jai Dixit’s (Abhishek Bachchan) ‘right hand man’. Together, they are trying to keep a tight leash on the crime in India. Little do they know what they are going to be up against.

Enter Aryan - Mr. A (Hrithik Roshan) - A hi-tech international thief. After pulling off a series of impossible heists all over the world, his next target is Mumbai, India. The case is given to ACP Jai and Ali. Helping them put the pieces of the puzzle together is ACP Shonali Bose (Bipasha Basu), Jai’s college mate, now a police officer in her own right. For the last two years Shonali has been tracking these amazing thefts and is now an expert on this thief, who no one has seen.

Once in Mumbai, Mr. A finds his match in Sunehri (Aishwarya Rai), a petty yet clever thief. She makes him an offer he finds very hard to refuse. A partnership! Aryan accepts.

And so the game begins – a game of cat and mouse – a game of good v/s bad.

The “COPS” - Jai, Shonali and Ali; and they are after Aryan and Sunehri – “The ROBBERS”.

From the desert of Namibia to the backwaters of Goa, the mean streets of Mumbai and the ancient forts of Rajasthan, and finally to “Wild n Exotic” Rio, Brazil.

Does ACP Jai Dixit manage to nab Mr. A? Or does Mr. A prove to be too much for him?

Never-Seen-Before Action Sequences, Hi-Tech Heists, Breathtaking Hi-Speed Chases, Non-Stop Laughter and Excitement will lead you to the answer to these questions.

Go On…! Enjoy the RIDE…!! ONCE AGAIN…!!!

Source: Indiaglitz

Hrithik injured while learning horse riding

2006 has been a learning year for Hrithik. First he learnt some martial arts for Krrish, then roller blading, snow boarding and sand surfing for Dhoom 2 and now he is learning horse riding and sword fighting lessons for his next movie to go on floors – Akbar Jodha. His riding lessons start every morning at 7 am at the Mahalaxmi racecourse. And on one such training day, Hrithik fell down from the horse while the animal was still in motion. Since his leg was stuck up, he was pulled for a considerable distance by the horse, which gave him some deep wounds on his body and bruises on his arms.

But a true blue (super)hero that he is, Hrithik did not go back home to nurse his wounds but bounced back and continued with his horse-riding lessons. In fact he didn’t even skip his sword-fighting lessons in the evening.

That calls for his professionalism.

Source: Indiafm

'Jodha Akbar' in trouble

Ashutosh Gowarikar 's ambitious project Jodha Akbar that stars the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai and the handsome Hrithik Roshan in the title roles, has run into trouble.

The shooting of the film that was supposed to commence in coming weeks has met with huge resistance from Kshatriya segment of society, especially those belonging to the princely states of Rajasthan.

The film has Hrithik and Ash in the roles of Akbar, the great Mughal emperor and Jodhabhai, a Hindu princess married with Akbar, respectively.

Surajmal Singh, the chief of Rajput youths in Rajasthan, has been resenting Jodhabhai's portrayal in the wrong frame her and characterization in films and TV channels in the past.

According to him, there has been a big misconception about Jodhabhai and it has been repeated many times by the entertainment and media world. He adds that there are no proofs of Jodhabhai's marriage with Akbar in historical records.

In fact, it was Pannabhai (the look alike of Jodhabhai) who was married with emperor Akbar and not Jodhabhai.

The agitated Rajputs have been asking the filmmakers to prove the relevant facts before commencing the film's shooting in Rajasthan.

These Rajputs have threatened to take legal action against the producers if they fail to abide by the historical facts about Akbar and Jodhabhai.

Source: ApunKaChoice

Hrithik Roshan prepares for the royal act

Bollywood’s handsome star Hrithik Roshan is nowadays learning sword fighting and horse riding.

No, it’s not just for fun. The actor is preparing himself for Ashutosh Gowarikar’s next venture Jodha Akbar .

Although the film’s shooting is yet to begin, practice sessions for war scenes has started. Gowarikar, known for his meticulous attention to details, wants to depict the Akbar-Jodha love story with utmost authenticity.

Sources reveal that Hrithik, who plays Emperor Akbar in the movie, has already started taking sword-fighting lessons in Mehboob studios and horse riding classes at MahaLaxmi Race Course.

The movie stars Aishwarya Rai as Jodha. Although she won’t have any fight scenes in the movie, she will participate in training sessions.

The film is expected to have a lavish budget of Rs. 39 crore. Gowarikar has done thorough research on the subject and it is said that he is also taking the assistance of the learned scholar Haider Ali for his historical venture.

‘Jodha Akbar’ will be Hrithik and Aishwarya’s second flick after their soon-to-be-released movie Dhoom 2 , in which both the actors will be seen in negative roles.


Source: Apunkachoice

REJOICE - Its DHOOM time again....!

40 days before the release of biggest project of Yash Raj Films in the current year, DHOOM 2, the promotion has begun on a thunderous note.

The first segment of the promotion strategy features the theatrical promo of the film being unleashed on the Indian channels. Though some of the moviegoers were fortunate to have watched it during their movie outing at certain theatres, the rest of the world had a feat in store as they had an exclusive dekko at the film.

Going by the adrenaline drive the action promo has managed to generate, YRF has an instant winner in hands. Moreover Bollywood enthusiasts have all reasons to rejoice since the season of watching full on entertainment films is on a never ending spree.

Watch out for DHOOM 2 on November 2. It's your next BIG action/thriller after 'DON - The Chase Begins Again' which comes two days from now.

Source: Indiaglitz

Nikhil Advani's next?

Film industry and gossip/rumors go hand in hand. In fact, it’s become a habit to hear at least one startling news in the course of the day and later, when you do a bit of cross-checking, you learn that it was a false siren. This time, Nikhil Advani is the topic of discussion!

Reportedly, Nikhil is planning a four-hero project next, once SALAAM-E-ISHQ releases, for which he’s keen to cast Big B, Hrithik Roshan, Akshaye Khanna and John Abraham in principal roles. A news-report even suggests that Nikhil has already paid a handsome signing amount to John.

“Rubbish,” Nikhil laughs aloud, “Where do these rumors originate from? I don’t know what I plan to make next, so how could I be signing the stars for it? I wrapped the shooting of SALAAM-E-ISHQ on Sunday [15th October] and the next three months would be devoted to the post-production work. Where’s the time to think of a new film?”

But there can’t be smoke without fire. The director of KAL HO NAA HO must’ve planned something. “Oh yes, I’ve planned to take a year off once SALAAM-E-ISHQ releases in January 2007. I have decided I won’t work for a year. I owe it to myself and my wife. SALAAM-E-ISHQ has exhausted me completely and I need to recharge my batteries,” he smiles.

All eyes are on SALAAM-E-ISHQ for sure. In fact, it’s amongst the three big films that are slated for release in January 2007. Initially slated for a 26th January release, Nikhil has decided to prepone the release by one day, which means SALAAM-E-ISHQ will hit the marquee on Thursday, 25th January.

While the first teaser of SALAAM-E-ISHQ will be unveiled with JAAN-E-MANN, the promotion of the film will gather momentum from 7th November onwards.

Source: Indiafm

James Bond to arrive a week before 'Dhoom 2'

After a close call between 'Krrish' and 'Superman Returns' earlier this year, an interesting arrival of biggies belonging to similar genre is all set to happen again this November.

While Yashraj Films' 'Dhoom 2' was moved from the Diwali weekend to November 24th a few months ago, it has some competition in the form of 'Casino Royale', yet another addition in the James Bond legacy, that releases on November 17th. Both the flicks are based on an action theme and boast of some never seen before action sequences.

Daniel Craig, latest addition as James Bond, bringing on the challenge to the might of Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachchan? Now that calls for some real 'masti' and 'dhoom'!

Source: Indiaglitz

EXCLUSIVE - Song listing of DHOOM 2

Pritam's music for 'Dhoom 2' is the most awaited before the year coming to a close would be an stating the obvious. Before the arrival of the music on stands, we bring to you an EXCLUSIVE look at the songs written by Sameer.

1. Crazy Kiya Re [Sunidhi Chauhan]

2. Touch Me [KK, Alisha Chinai]

3. My Name Is Ali [Sonu Nigam, Bipasha Basu]

4. Dil Laga Na [Sukhbir, Soham Chakrabarthy, Jolly Mukherjee, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Suzanne]

5. Crazy Remix [Sunidhi Chauhan Remixed By: Bunty Rajput]

6. Dhoom Again [Vishal Dadlani, Dominique Cerejo, Lyrics: Asif Ali Baig]

The album is expected to break records on the very first day of the release i.e. October 19th.

Source: Indiaglitz

1200 Prints of Dhoom 2

Aditya Chopra surely does things in style. He may be a media recluse but he manages to create a lot of curiosity around all his products. It is being said that he has shot a sweltering hot promotional video for his next style flick ‘Dhoom2’ with Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. This video will be played on all the television channels for the publicity campaign.

It is also being said that Yashraj Films will be releasing an unheard of 1200 prints of the movie which is releasing in the third week of November. It goes without saying that it will be the biggest release ever of a Bollywood flick yet.

Source: IndiaGlitz

Krrish - Bring home the Superhero

India's first superhero, KRRISH, is all set to catch your imagination [especially the young ones] once again from October 1st onwards.

While the theatrical run of the movie is nearing its end, the immortal character and the unforgettable film would continue to keep you entertained as the original DVDs and VCDs of the film arrive on October 1st.

Taking full advantage of the festive season when people are on a shopping spree, expect the youngsters and elders alike making a beeline to get their hands on the special edition of 'Krrish' that arrives on T-Series.

Source: Indiaglitz

Hrithik Roshan sports many guises in Dhoom 2

It is a common knowledge now that Hrithik Roshan plays a clever conman in 'Dhoom 2'. What is little known is that he will sport many different looks in the film.

The movie buffs are eager to see Hrithik stepping into the shoes of a thief who remains ever elusive for the cops (played by Abhishek Bachchan and Bipasha Basu) in the Yash Raj Film's much-awaited venture 'Dhoom 2'.

It is a role for which Hrithik trained extensively in dangerous sports like roller-blading, sand boarding, snow boarding, sky-diving and bike stunts also.

And if this was not enough, speculation is rife that Hrithik will be seen in as many as 15 different guises in the film. The movie's theatrical promos already show Hrithik in 3-4 different get-ups. And the buzz is that Hrithik also guises himself as a dwarf and as a woman in the film.

He adopts all these different looks to mislead the police.

Hrithik says the stunts he has done for 'Dhoom 2' are far more dangerous than the ones he did in his last release 'Krrish'. Just for one action sequence in the film, Hrithik had to train for two months under the guidance of experts.

The movie's climax features a dangerous stunt sequence inside a tunnel.

Stylist Anahita Shroff has given a very zany look to Hrithik in the film. While Anahita has worked on his entire wardrobe, Blunt parlour has designed his hairdo.

Sanjay Gadhavi, the film's director says the basic idea is to make Hrithik look 'very hot and sexy'.

'Dhoom 2' is slated to hit the theatres in November.

Source: ApunKaChoice

Hrithik Roshan- The original choice for DON?

We are as surprised as you. "When I started writing I had Hrithik's image in my mind, but as the script developed it became obvious that Shahrukh was more suited to play the part", Farhan was quoted in an interview.

Whether it's King Khan or our 'superhero' Hrithik Roshan, the audience just cannot wait for their Diwali/Eid bonanza. The film has been making headlines ever since it was announced. Only time will decide its fate at the box-office.

The new contemporary look of the film, the stunts, the Matrix effects and the two tracks that have been retained, has generated unbridled enthusiasm and curiosity amongst the audience.

The film hits the screens on 20th October.

Source: Bollywood Trade News Network

Hrithik, Aishwarya in a Music Video for Dhoom 2?

They started the trend of music videos in films. Now are they doing it again? Rumors are rife that Sanjay Gadhvi’s highly awaited Dhoom 2, which is under the Yashraj banner, will have a promotional music video just like Dhoom had which featured Tata Young along with the lead male stars of the film. The music video was directed by Arjun Sablok.

According to sources in the industry, this time too Yashraj have roped in Arjun Sablok to direct a music video for Dhoom 2. The video will have Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. Arjun Sablok has previously directed films like Na Tum Jaano Na Hum and Neal n Nikki.

When we contacted Sanjay Gadhvi, he refused to comment on the rumor. Well all of us can just hope that the above said rumor is true as you can expect fireworks in this video as Aishwarya and Hrithik do make a hot couple. Dhoom 2 is slated to release on 24th November.

I am branded a nut: Hrithik Roshan

Rajeev Masand: He is one of the finest actors working in Bollywood today. He’s played some very interesting characters on screen – a mentally challenged boy, a terrorist, even a Superhero.

You may or may not have enjoyed all of his movies but it's difficult to find fault in his performances. No prizes for guessing who I am speaking about. It is ofcourse Hrithik Roshan.

Hrithik, Thank you for coming on the show and talking to us.

Hrithik Roshan: My pleasure.

Rajeev Masand: It’s been a good year. It started off well. You had a baby five months ago, you’ve just become a dad, and you’ve also had a very big hit in Krrish, which also makes you India’s first Superhero. How do you look back at the first half of the year?

Hrithik Roshan: Well, I'm happy it's all been worth it. A lot of effort has gone into the film. A lot of anticipation about the baby. And both have turned about to be the two most wonderful joys of my life. So it's been good. Great actually.

Rajeev Masand: Has the fact that you have a baby and you’re a father affected your choice of movies? Do you find yourself drawn to a different kind of material? Do different things interest you, now that you’re in a different space as a father?

Hrithik Roshan: Perhaps it might. But I haven’t been in a situation where I have had to choose a film because I haven’t signed any films post that. But it’s a possibility that I might not want to do films where I would not cater to the sentiments of the children. So that might be a thought in my mind.

Rajeev Masand: What kind of a father are you? What are the changes that you’ve noticed in yourself apart from running home early from work?

Hrithik Roshan: The only change I can perceive in me is that I feel a whole lot of love for everyone in the world wherever I go. It’s strange but it’s made me a bit fearless and a bit secure. I don’t know how but I just feel these emotions.

Rajeev Masand: What’s the first film of yours that you would like to show your son?

Hrithik Roshan: Well by the time he’s of age to watch a movie, hopefully there will be aKrrish series. So I think I will start with Koi Mil Gaya to Krrish because in more ways than one, I think Koi Mil Gaya marks a very special phase in my life. Not just as an actor but also in my career. It felt as if I was acting for the first time.

Rajeev Masand: Why do you say that?

Hrithik Roshan: Because pre-Koi Mil Gaya, like all the actors when they are growing up they watch other actors, they have a inbuilt, conditioned image and a mould of a hero and in most of my first few films I was just trying to play out in reference to those images. Like you may have seen an actor crying very well and you may want to project that kind of an emotion, you’ve seen an actor hold a gun in a particular way and you want to have that moment in your film so most of the stuff was played out in reference.

Rajeev Masand: Until Koi Mil Gaya?

Hrithik Roshan: Yes, until then. Because suddenly I had no reference points, I had no support. I had no one to turn to to find some kind of reference. I was left in the lurch and I was very scared and didn’t know what to do.

Rajeev Masand: And this although I’m sure lots of your idols in Hollywood and in Bollywood have played mentally challenged roles. You did not use those as guiding points?

Hrithik Roshan: I could not because in Koi Mil Gaya there was a very obvious merge of reality with fantasy. It is a commercial set up. If I had played Koi Mil Gaya like Rainman, it would have been a very straightforward, honest but dull film. Rohit of Koi Mil Gaya had to dance, he had to make you cry and laugh. He had so many more aspects to that character. I could not have stayed in that one particular mould and just follow that one particular path and say I can’t do anything else.

RajeevMasand: Is that then also the beauty of Bollywood that an actor does several things in the same character?

Hrithik Roshan: Absolutely.

Rajeev Masand: Now an interesting thing is that what in the trade circles is being talked about as your first negative role in Dhoom 2. It’s interesting specially since you’re coming right off Krrish which was a Superhero film. The kids loved you and wanted to grow up to be like you. Did you think of how that would affect your image especially since you have a huge fan following among children?

Hrithik Roshan: I think Dhoom 2 will take me one step further in that. Hopefully. It depends if the film does well. But there are some films, which are based on reality, which propagate some social values or have a very important social message or rely on the higher perspective of life.

Dhoom 2 is a complete departure from all that. Some films need to be a departure from the serious and the real. Dhoom 2 is that. It's about sitting, strapping yourself in and enjoying the ride. And not having your mind stimulated enough to form perspectives on it or moral goods and bad. It’s all about the ride. That’s what Dhoom stands for, if you have seen the first part.

It’s what I call a pop-conflict. You get in there, sit and munch your popcorn, enjoy the ride and get out of there. It’s a nice break from all your stresses. And this time around it’s definitely a bigger Dhoom

Rajeev Masand: There was a Krrish doll a few months ago when Krrish was released, which ofcourse fans of the film bought. But now there is a doll of you. There is a company in London actually that has created four dolls, and the dolls are called Bollywood legends. There is Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Priyanka Chopra and you. There are selling it at £ 25 a piece. Have you seen the doll? Are you satisfied with the replication of yourself?

Hrithik Roshan: Yes. I have seen the doll and I have to say they’ve done a great job. It’s a surreal feeling to have your own doll. It’s not a character from a film, it’s you.

Rajeev Masand: Were you shy when they approached you?

Hrithik Roshan: Yes. It’s almost embarrassing. My first reaction when they approached me was, 'Are saying you want to make a doll of me?' and they said ‘yes’

Rajeev Masand: So what did it take them to convince you?

Hrithik Roshan: Not much actually. Apart from the fact that it is a compliment and it does go to show that something must warrant it if someone is going to put that kind of an investment in it. Apart from that I was in Dallas and I met these fans of mine who had constructed a doll of me. They had taken the head from one doll, the hands from some other doll and made that doll and they wanted me to sign it. I realised that this could make my fans happy and if my fans are happy then nothing else makes me happier.

Rajeev Masand: We spoke about Dhoom II earlier. Now, tell me what was exciting for you to be a part of the sequel. What did you think you could bring to this franchise?

Hrithik Roshan: Well, I was just happy that I was doing Dhoom 2. I was happy that I was getting an opportunity to explore that aspect of my character. If you compare the kind of work that went into Krrish to what went into Dhoom 2, it’s almost three times as much. Because I had to develop skills in different sports, which I had never, tried before. So there is sandboarding, snowboarding, rollerboarding, skydiving, all these sorts of things and pretty mad.

Rajeev Masand: So was it fun?

Hrithik Roshan: Absolutely fantastic.

Rajeev Masand: You like doings these things? You like putting your life there?

Hrithik Roshan: I never realised till Krrish or Dhoom 2 how big a sucker I am for all these things.

Rajeev Masand: But does your family, you wife tell you ‘what are you doin?’ You do your own stunts. You almost hurt yourself during Krrish.

Hrithik Roshan: There is a stupid way of doing it and there is the intelligent way of doing the same thing. It’s not just about learning the sport. It’s also about learning how to manage yourself if something goes wrong.

Rajeev Masand: So what goes through your mind those thirty seconds before you make that dive or you do that big dangerous stunt?

Hrithik Roshan: What goes through my mind is sitting in the theatre with the audience and watching that shot played out in a certain way. And that just fills my body with excitement. There is an image in the mind and that’s exactly how I want it to look. It’s not just doing it because you do it and look at the shot and if it’s not played out the way your mind saw it and you want to go back and do it again.

Rajeev Masand: And then everyone says, ‘Are you nuts? What are you thinking?’

Hrithik Roshan: Yes. Most of the time.

Rajeev Masand: And you do it again?

Hrithik Roshan: I am branded as a nut where all this is concerned. Because my Dad looks at me in disbelief and says ‘you want to go up there and do it again? It’s fine. It’s just a jump. What else can you do with it?’

Rajeev Masand: Do you find that that annoys some directors – the need for perfection, the need for doing it again and again to get it just perfect?

Hrithik Roshan: Sometimes I think I have pissed off a few directors in that regard but they are always happy by the end of it. As long as your perception of yourself is in sync with your talent, it’s fine. Sometimes what happens is that you might think you can do it better, but you really can’t so you keep going and going and going.

Rajeev Masand: So does that happen as well?

Hrithik Roshan: Once or twice. But then you come to terms with your level of talent and say ‘I’m not as good as that’. But most of the time I’m happy it’s a success.

Rajeev Masand: That every next take improves on the last.

Hrithik Roshan: If at all there is a shot where you’re trying to achieve something that is very important to be perfect.

Rajeev Masand: The kind of preparation that has gone into films like Krrish and Dhoom 2, is much of a physical preparation. I know you trained in martial arts, like you said in different kinds of sports. What is the kind of preparation that goes into a film like Jodha Akbar, the film that you’re going to start with Ashutosh Gowarikar shortly. That I’m guessing does not require so much a physical preparation. Ofcourse the look and the whole body language are important but it’s different era, it’s a different film.

Hrithik Roshan: Yes. I wish you were right. But unfortunately you’re not. There is a lot of physical training that I will have to undergo for Akbar as well. But I know what you’re saying. It always depends on the amount of distance between the person you are and the person that you are going to portray. If they are really far apart, then it’s how much more work you’ll have to do to get closer.

Rajeev Masand: I’m guessing the difference between you and Akbar is many many centuries.

Hrithik Roshan: Yes. It is a period film. We are already separated by time and that’s going to need a lot of study. I haven’t started on the preparation but wherever I start from is always a platform. Being full of insecurity and fear is always my starting point. And like they say fear gives you wings so then I fly around and gather all my information and start to feel more secure from what I have and work on it from then on. It’s also the physical look of the character that helps a lot. And I’ve realised that with myself that once I get the hair right, the hair is always something that puts me at ease and once that is right, the impetus that it gives me towards the character is a huge one. So may be I’ll start with the hair.

Rajeev Masand: So have you all figured that out?

Hrithik Roshan: No. We haven’t started the prep work for the film.

Rajeev Masand: Do you think Akbar will wear a moustache?

Hrithik Roshan: Well. I think it definitely will be tried on and ascertained whether it’s going the right way or not.

Rajeev Masand: Now, You’ve signed up with a professional entertainment company to handle your brands. Tell me how do you see that as a benefit as against doing it yourself. What’s the brief that you give your company?

Hrithik Roshan: First of all the ad world and the film world is very separate in the way they work. There is a certain protocol. Apart from that also the fact that I’m not very conservant with the requirement and the things they need from time to time, date management. I have my hands full so to speak and the company is handling my endorsements and all public dealings with different companies which have hired me. It’s always nice to have someone who is professional who has had the experience of working with the ad world and know about certain aspects of their approach to work.

It’s also because ads for me are a consequence of being in the movies. So my primary concern is films. I think it’s the right time to take the steps that would earlier be perceived as risks. This is the time to go into that area because you can do it now. You can play a negative role, you can play an interesting part in a film, just experiment, explore and this is the right time because the audience will be far far more receptive now.

Rajeev Masand: And is that why you’ve chosen to work within Bollywood and make the kind of movies that you want to make and do the roles that are now coming your way rather than head towards the West because lots of your peers are looking for work outside. I know there has been interest for you from outside.

Hrithik Roshan: I won’t say that if I’m offered a very very big film from Hollywood, by a great director, I won’t do it. I might. But sitting here right now, I’m not inclined towards doing an English film because I see that as a strange kind of betrayal. I want to be here. I want to be here and take our cinema to a world platform where it is accepted by the world audience. That’s what I want to do. That’s the big dream now.

And doing an English film is not really crossing over. Your cinema remains where it was. You’ve just been hired as an Indian actor in an English film so that’s not what a crossover means. A crossover is what Life is Beautiful is. Where you make the films that you’re convinced about, in your language, it’s about your culture and then it becomes intriguing for the entire world.

The curiosity and ofcourse the final exhilaration after seeing the film is unanimous, all over the world. And that’s the kind of films that we should aim at making. Films that can survive the test of that. So that’s what the big dream is now.

Rajeev Masand: Well, best of luck. Let’s hope you achieve this big dream. Lets hope you will continue to entertain us like you have over the years. Thank you so much for talking to us.

Hrithik Roshan: Will try. Thank You.


Source: CNNIBN

Rumor of the week

Is John Abraham a part of DHOOM 2? Ever since Yash Raj announced plans of making the sequel to DHOOM, message boards are overflowing with speculation that John is a part of the highly-anticipated sequel. Everyone associated with DHOOM 2 is tightlipped and rightly so.

But here's a new rumor doing the rounds of the industry...

Rumor mills are agog with the speculation that John will appear in the very last scene of DHOOM 2. It seems, John will appear for a few seconds only. The moment Hrithik removes the mask... the person turns out to be John. Is it true? We'll wait for DHOOM 2 to unfold to know the truth. Or will Yash Raj confirm or deny the development beforehand to silence the rumor mongers?

Hrithik Roshan readies to play emperor Akbar

From a superhero in Krrish to a sly thief in Dhoom 2 , Hrithik Roshan now takes yet another stride to play a royal role in Ashutosh Gowarikar’s next film.

After months of speculation in the media circles, Gowarikar’s ambitious project Jodha Akbar is ready to roll. The film is a historical with Hrithik playing emperor Akbar and Aishwarya Rai playing his lover Jodha Bai.

It was speculated that Ashutosh Gowarikar had fallout with production house UTV, which was slated to produce the film. But it now appears that UTV – headed by Ronnie Screwvala – is firmly backing the project.

The film has a lavish budget of Rs. 39 crore.

Hrithik and Gowarikar have been meeting over the past few weeks to discuss the nitty-gritty of Hrithik’s character in the film. It’s learnt that Hrithik will have to undergo training in elephant riding for the film.

Emperor Akbar used to ride elephants. He seldom rode horses.

Gowarikar has also clarified that ‘Jodha Akbar’ is not a war movie but a love story.

Hrithik and Aishwarya will read the Mughal history and also the story of Akbar’s life before shooting for the film. The two might also undergo a diction training to get their dialogues right.

Gowarikar has done thorough research on the movie’s subject. He is also taking the assistance of the learned scholar Haider Ali.

‘Jodha Akbar’ is slated to go on the floors in September. This will be the second film to pair Hrithik and Aishwarya after Yash Raj’s ‘Dhoom 2’, which is currently in the making.

Source: ApunKaChoice

'Aishwaya totally shocked me'

Bollywood charmer Hrithik Roshan has a reputation for being an exacting, diligent actor who does all his own stunts. But he didn't make the cut with Bollywood's most famous face, Aishwarya Rai.

He says he fell short during their recent shoot for the action thriller "Dhoom2."

"I was quite shocked to see the kind of intelligence she lends to her characters,'' he told a leading newspaper. "It was quite a task matching up to the world's most beautiful face."

Colleagues often describe Roshan as a perfectionist and the actor said he had "loosened up this time and was quite chilled out."

But while filming the cops-and-robbers flick, "slowly and steadily, she made me aware of the fact that I was having a bit too much fun with the role and should start taking it more seriously."

Roshan plays a thief in "Dhoom2," which also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Rai and Bipasha Basu.

He plans to go one up on Rai when they begin shooting next month for a period romance "Jodha-Akbar," a 16th century love story between a Muslim emperor and a Hindu princess.

"This time in 'Jodha-Akbar' I will make sure that I take my character very seriously, and turn the tables on her so that she will be inspired by me, just as I was by her in Dhoom2."

Source: Santabanta

”No rift with Hrithik,” Abhishek!

They are very close runners in the No. 1 race, but there's no professional rivalry between them. Yes Abhishek Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan are very good friends and they share an ego-free relationship.

In a recent interview, Abhishek Bachchan, who's doing 'Dhoom 2' with Hrithik, denied any rift with Jr. Roshan.
There's a rumour that Abhishek Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan haven't got along very well on the sets of 'Dhoom 2' because of nothing but bruised ego. A source said the role Abhishek is playing in 'Dhoom 2' is less important than Hrithik's, which has hurt Aby Baby.

On asked about that, Abhishek said, he had never worried about the length of the role of his co-stars in the film. "I mainly concentrate on my own performance," said Abhishek.

Hrithik to gyrate to 'dhoom machale' now

The cult song 'dhoom machale' from DHOOM created mass hysteria. The stylish promos of DHOOM 2 seem to have caught everyone's attention. The latest buzz doing the rounds is that Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai will be seen dancing to choreographer Shiamak Davar's tunes in this new song.

Hrithik has already proved his dancing and acting prowess. Moreover Hrithik and Ash have performed some awesome stunts in the film. Incidentally Esha Deol had delivered a mind-boggling performance in the original song and looked great after shedding oodles of weight. Reportedly DHOOM 2 is bigger, better, faster and more furious than DHOOM. So lets see if this one surpasses the original song!
Source: Glamsham

Hrithik treated to 'Krrish' act by little fans

Hrithik Roshan got the treat of his life when a bunch of excited kids wearing "Krrish" masks did an impromptu imitation of his movements from the hit film here. His brush with around 25 kids doing the "Krrish" act left him deeply touched.

"This incident happened while I was shooting an ad at the pub Athena. There was a crowd of 25 kids waiting for me. I went into my van to do my makeup. When I came out they were gone. I was flabbergasted. This couldn't be happening to me, not after the success of 'Krrish'," Hrithik told IANS.

"But to my relief they all came back after an hour. They had gone home to get their 'Krrish' masks. They all wore their masks and imitated my 'Krrish' movements. I was really touched."

The "Krrish" merchandise such as masks and capes have added to the film's flavour.

"It's definitely exciting to personalise a film for the audience. For the audience it's like taking back a part of the film. As a kid I used to love playing with these action toys from 'Star Wars' and 'Return of The Jedi'.

"I used to formulate and concoct my own stories, create my own battles and use my blankets and clothes lines to build tents, mountains, etc. I used to spend hours with my toy figures. Yeah, I think the 'Krrish' merchandise definitely adds to the film's value."

Hrithik reminisces about his own childhood.

"I always lived in a make-believe world. I still do. That world of fantasy was mystical. Still is. I always want to do films that are inspiring, films that talk about the extraordinary experience. The magic of the unseen and formless has always resonated within me. It resonates within all of us.

"But it's the children who are most unspoilt, not clued in to the wily ways of the world and therefore able to adopt that world of fantasy. In that sense we must all be envious of kids because in them the unbelievable and the extraordinary are abundant."

Will Hrithik's young fans be shocked when they see his negative avatar in "Dhoom 2"?

"My character in 'Dhoom 2' isn't immoral. He has his own morality. He does the wrong in the right way. It's quite exciting. Of course, 'Dhoom 2' allows me to move forward from 'Krrish'.

"That's the whole idea of being an actor. Right now 'Krrish' is in the past until we make another superhero film. I just hope and pray 'Dhoom 2' breaks the 'Krrish' records."

Does Hrithik wish his son Hrehaan could see "Krrish"?

"I can't wish for any more than what he already is. He is perfect the way he is. Words can't define the world that emerges when you've your own son. It's all the beautiful things in the world in one bundle of joy. I can never do justice in words to the love that I have for my son.

"I'm really thankful to god for Hrehaan. Love is a beautiful thing. My feelings for him have transformed everything around me. I feel love for every single human being on this earth."

Hrithik gets to spend ample time with his son.

"There's enough time for everything. Ever since his birth I've sharpened the art of time management. It's going smooth sailing. There's enough time for work and family. It's all going very well."
Source: Glamsham

When Hrithik advised Abhishek

Over last few weeks, media has gone overboard in writing about so called wars between Amitabh Bachchan - Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan - Shahrukh Khan and even Hrithik Roshan - Abhishek Bachchan.

While Big B, King Khan and Aby Baby have clearly denied any rift between, this time it is Hrithik Roshan too who has got a clean chit from Abhishek himself. In one of the interviews when Abhishek was questioned if there was any controversy with Hrithik who is his professional rival, Abhishek denied it point blank. In fact on being asked if he cared about the role of his co-star in 'Dhoom 2', he said he had never worried about the length of the role of his co-stars in the film and mainly concentrated on his own performance.

He also narrated incidents where Hrithik had personally come over to him and told him point blank if he wasn't looking good in a particular shot or his make up/dress etc. were not in place. Hrithik's take was that since cinema is a visual medium one should be extra careful about how one presents himself on the screen. No wonder Abhishek can't forget this sweet gesture.

And some say that two film personalities sailing in the same boat cannot be friends!?

The cool side of me finally surfaces in 'Dhoom 2': Hrithik

After scaling new heights with 'Krrish', Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan recently walked the ramp for the first time for sister-in-law Farah Khan.

'I was very self-conscious. But once I took my first step, I was okay. With everyone cheering me, it was quite a high. Unfortunately, I couldn't do enough rehearsals for the event because I was shooting for 'Dhoom 2',' said Hrithik.

''Dhoom 2' is a welcome departure from my goody-goody image. That cool side of me finally surfaces. It features me as a very different me,' Hrithik told IANS.

The actor says he is a big fan of Vishal Bharadwaj's cinema. 'I'd like to do an adaptation and not a straightforward screen version of Shakespeare.'

He is also planning a world tour for 2007 or 2008.

Excerpts:

Q: You walked the ramp for Farah Khan's jewellery last week.

A: That was my first ramp walk for my sister-in-law Farah. It was great fun. I had never walked the ramp before. But anything for Farah. She's one of the most selfless and generous people I know.

She's like the Mother Teresa of our family. She's headstrong. She'll fight for what she thinks is right. And she'll fight even harder for what she thinks is right for others. She carries around this happy positive vibe. Just the fact that she got half the heroes of Bollywood to walk the ramp in jewellery shows how much she is loved by everyone.

Q: Were you self-conscious walking the ramp?

A: Very. But once I took my first steps I was okay. With everyone cheering me, it was quite a high. Unfortunately, I couldn't do enough rehearsals for the event - I was shooting for 'Dhoom 2' -- although they did have rehearsals.

So, when I actually went on the ramp I was pretty much in the dark until I saw the crowd. Only then did I realise what I had got myself into.

Q: Why not a world tour to cash in on 'Krrish'?

A: Yeah, we're planning one. Some of my friends from the industry are planning a tour for 2007 or 2008. But not right away.

Q: The teaser trailer of 'Dhoom 2' has the nation in a grip.

A: It's definitely going to take me to another world away from 'Krrish'. I've never been hired to do something like this before. I was waiting for this chance.

I'm very calm, composed and cool in 'Dhoom 2'. So far I've played the devoted brother, obedient son, obliging friend and faithful lover. 'Dhoom 2' is a welcome departure from my goody-goody image. That cool side of me finally surfaces. 'Dhoom 2' features me as a very different me.

Q: Onirban wants to cast you as Hamlet?

A: Hamlet! That's interesting. I'd love to hear what he has in mind. I'd like to do an adaptation and not a straightforward screen version of Shakespeare. 'Hamlet' has been done so many times in America - but something like what Vishal Bharadwaj has done in 'Omkara' is welcome. I'm a very big fan of Vishal's cinema. I really want to work with him.

Q: Why are filmmakers afraid to approach you. Why do they think you and your dad are a hard team to break?

A: That's ridiculous, yaar! Here is an actor whose second film after 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' was directed by a film critic Khalid Mohamed in which I played the protagonist's brother.

Then I've gone on to do films with new directors like Arjun Sablok and Kunal Kohli. And now I'm doing a film with Zoya Akhtar, who is also a new director.

Q: Zoya pairs you with Kareena Kapoor again.

A: Yes, we haven't been seen together for a while. But we keep bumping into each other socially.

Q: Do you think Kareena has evolved as an actor?

A: She was already evolved when we started working together in Karan's 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'. I haven't seen her recent films. But I've heard good things about her in 'Omkara'.

Q: Will there be awkwardness between the two of you?

A: Why? Because of the rumours about us? I'd be awkward if there was any truth to the rumours. If there was even the smallest discomfort, why would we agree to work together again and that too with a new director? The last thing Zoya needs is a stressed lead pair.

Q: Zoya will be your first female director?

A: Yes. It'd be interesting. It's a completely different sensibility.

Promo review - Dhoom 2

Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz

Is it going to be the biggest sequel of all?

After 'Phir Hera Pheri' went on surpass the business of 'Hera Pheri' by leaps and bounds, 'Krrish' turned out to be one of the top blockbusters of all times and hence in process broke the records set by 'Koi..Mil Gaya'. While 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' is looking set to be the third sequel success in quick time, 'Dhoom 2' [now popularly known as D2] too is turning out to be yet another exciting and high adrenaline drive from the makers of the original 'Dhoom'.

If having Abhishek Bachchan in the lead was not enough, the sequel now also stars Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu as the added attractions with the usual suspect Uday Chopra completing the mega starcast of the film. With the coming together of Yash Raj Films and Sanjay Gadhvi, the director of 'Dhoom', expectations are only sky high from the film. Also with Hrithik having scaled the heights of action with 'Krrish', it is but natural to expect a much BETTER, a much BIGGER and a much GRANDEUR affair from D2.

With 3 months to go before the release of the film, Yash Raj Films in there true tradition have unveiled the promo of the film along with the screening of 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' that has been distributed by them. And doesn't the promo just promise a rollicking ride of your lifetime ahead?

This 100 second promo of D2 begins with an announcement of a female newsreader in the background who speculates over the next line of action of this big time thief/robber! A couple of shots later that show some glimpses of some cool gadgets, a larger than life aerial view of a full length train in the middle of a desert successfully manages to bring you on the edge of your seats. A razor sharp shot of a man tied to ropes while skating along with a train running at a speed on the upwards of at least 100 km/hours [yes, you read it right] is enough to set the adrenaline rushing for any normal living soul!

After setting the context of this actioner in 25 seconds flat, it's time to introduce the 'cool' characters of the film. A sound of whistle with trademark Pritam beats brings Hrithik Roshan at the center of the frame who is shown walking with a carelessly unbuttoned blue shirt and a white vest underneath! Look of the film remains blue throughout when Abhishek Bachchan is the next to come as he walks in a blue outfit in a place that resembles a railway platform. Aishwarya's deep neck blue top is surely going to invite a lot of sighs as she looks western'chic while Uday Chopra prefers to go topless with outstretched arms inviting love with twinkle in his eyes. Bipasha is the last to appear and she does well to hold herself amongst the crowd with a skin hugging top and a gun holster to boost, hence giving herself a very western look.

Introductions over and there is time for some real action to begin that starts with Hrithik Roshan skating in black leather outfits while beating the fast moving traffic behind. Rearranged version of the title song 'Dhoom Machale' forms the part of the background score as everyone from Uday, Abhishek to Hrithik join the action on road [bikes] and water [skate boats]. It's not just the action but a lot of eye candy that keeps you glued to the screen with an arrival of Bipasha Basu in a two piece striped bikini on a beach. Ash too is not far behind as she dances along in a club while attired in mini. There are some more song'n'dance shots to follow that feature the trio of male leads.

A minute into the promo and mood shifts to high voltage drama with Abhishek looking forward to picking up the challenge. The words uttered by him ['Tumse Milke Bahaut Maza Aayega...we will have fun'] set the ball rolling with shots of some daredevil action filling in the gaps between his sentences. A jump atop the train through a glider followed by a cool looking Hrithik getting ready for his plan of action in his gadget laden lab bring the action back in form. The song in the background continuous as well with a gravity defying fight amongst the two men at the top of the train. But the cake is taken by a sequence where Hrithik is gliding once again on the road, this time doing so under a large carrier truck. Some more gadget assisted stunts follow before Abhishek and Uday stamp their authority with a gun each pointed towards the frame.

Well, is that all? Certainly not, as indicated by Hrithik when he conveys the message to Ash - "The Game Is Not Over"! Check out for the heart stopping glimpses of a collage of shots that feature the two hanging down steep mountains, a sequence that has never before attempted in an Indian movie before.

One thing is clear after the promo ends - the film is going to put Allan Amin, the action director of the film, firmly on the map of International class action choreographers. In spite of all the big names involved with the film, 'D2' seems to be an Allan Amin film all the way.

The wait should be worth it for this sure shot success in the making that arrives all over on November 24th!

Kiddo fans galore for Hrithik Roshan

Subhash K. Jha (Indo-Asian News Service)

Hrithik Roshan is unaware of it, but he has an intense bond with Urmila Matondkar and her family.

"It's all because of Krrish," laughed Urmila.

"My five-year old nephew Anurag, with his two front teeth missing, thinks he's Krrish. He's completely taken up with the character, cap and all. I don't think any character has made such an impact on children's minds. I think Hrithik rocks in the film," Urmila told IANS.

The entire Matondkar family has been made to watch Krrish a number of times just so the little fan can get enough of his icon.

So why doesn't Urmila introduce her little moppet to his super-hero?

"Oh I am thinking about it. But I'm seriously worried that Anurag will refuse to recognise Hrithik as Krrish. So close is his identification with Krrish that he would probably refuse to accept that Hrithik played the character. I suppose that's the ultimate compliment to the brilliance of the actor."

What's new? Hrithik's impact as a performer on impressionable minds has by now become legendary.

"This happened at the time when Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai had been released. Sridevi and Boney Kapoor's first-born Jhanvi was just a toddler and she fell completely in love with Hrithik!

"She had packed this little suitcase and she'd go and stand in her balcony and wave to every plane that would fly above her home. That little girl would tell everyone that Hrithik was going to come down from the plane and take her away," said Shabana Azmi.

Hrithik has always been as pleased as punch about his connectivity with kids.

"It feels good to be liked by children. Believe me, I know how hard it is to be a child. I was very shy and introverted as a child. I couldn't speak properly to strangers. For a long time, I couldn't even take an appointment with a doctor.

"My mother or sister would do that for me. In school I kept to myself. I was always left out of all cultural activities. I had to work hard to break the barriers that I had built around me to be competent at my job as an actor."

He says kids are his loyal fans.

"An actor has to reach out to millions of people. I can't tell you how happy I feel to have made contact with kids through Koi Mil Gaya. Children are my most loyal films fans. Both Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish appealed to the child within me.

"So, I guess they connected with the child within audiences. I don't make conscious efforts to appeal to any particular section of viewers. My main aim as an actor is to take our cinema to the next level.

"And that's where Koi Mil Gaya took a small step, though we projected it as big Indian sci-fi flick. But Krrish is a giant leap."

He has been under the weather for two weeks now, ever since he returned to Mumbai from his long shooting schedule of Dhoom 2 in South Africa.

"It's some kind a viral attack. I can't feel the energy and vitality I normally feel. Can't eat properly and don't feel my normal enthusiasm for anything.

"It's not as though I'm totally ill either, so this in-between state of being is quite annoying."

But Hrithik has to continue working.

"Unfortunately, my work ethics haven't permitted me the luxury of rest. I've been shooting right through."

Hrithik sexier than Aishwarya in Dhoom 2

Radiosargam

Hrithik Roshan is dressed in drag for a few minutes in the film Dhoom 2.

Hrithik has various get ups and he does look as sexy as Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu in the film in that get up.

With the news about the alleged molestation of Bipasha Basu in the US during the Independence Day Parade filtering in, Hrithik should be more careful about men around when he dresses up in such sexy attires.


Jokes apart, Riteish Deshmukh too looked sexy enough when we saw him dressed in drag getting married to Anupam Kher on one hand and Koena Mitra on the other in the film Apna Sapna Money Money. Earlier heroes took away roles of the villains and comedians like Om Puri and Johnny Lever.

Now they are taking over the heroines' roles as well.

Imagine Hrithik Roshan as Hamlet!

By ApunKaChoice

A filmmaker in Bollywood is thinking of making an adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ with Hrithik Roshan in the eponymous role.

No, it is not Vishal Bhardwaj in whose mind this idea is cooking. It is rather Onir , the director of critically acclaimed My Brother Nikhil , who is said to be contemplating a movie based on ‘Hamlet’. Reports say Onir is considering Hrithik Roshan for the role of the movie’s princely protagonist.

In an interview, Hrithik says he is thrilled at the prospect of playing Hamlet, but he will have to listen to the script and movie idea before committing to the project.

“I'd like to do an adaptation and not a straightforward screen version of Shakespeare…but something like what Vishal Bhardwaj has done in Omkara is welcome,” Hrithik is quoted as saying.

Hrithik says he is a great fan of Bhardwaj’s style of cinema. Hrithik has seen Omkara and is pretty impressed by the idiom and setting in which Vishal has adapted Shakespeare’s tragedy.

Hrithik says he hopes to work with Bhardwaj someday.

Bhardwaj, on the other hand, is said to be thinking of adapting ‘Julius Caesar’ to the screen next.

Hrithik & Aishwarya film has budget of 37 crores

After working together, on 'Swades', UTV Motion Pictures, and Ashutosh Gowariker Production, have again come together to produce, the magna opus love story, "Jodha Akhbar"..

Starring - Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles,, the film is set in 16th century Mughal period,, and looks in to the alliance of a Mughal leader and a Rajput princess.. Ronnie Screwvala and Ashutosh Gowariker are both very excited about working together. Says Ronnie Screwvala, - "We were always clear that, we would work together again. Its was a just a question of when and how." Adds Ashutosh Gowariker, - "I had a very fixed idea and wanted the right backing for the project. Film is not only about production, but about overall packaging, positioning, marketing and distribution of the film." Ashutosh says, - "the idea has been with me, since I completed Lagaan… but, I decide to work on Swades as this film needed more research. Haider Ali Sahib is helping me with the research of the film. I am really excited about the love story angle. I have never made a love story before… we all take it for granted that Salim was born from Jodha and Akhbar's marriage, but no one knows how their love came in to being… it's a legendary love story that is untold till date. And I strongly feel that everyone will be to connect to the emotion of love. It's a modern film set in historical times. Not a period movie. I am not showing history, I am depicting emotions. We are currently doing thorough research to maintain the authenticity of Akhbar's character… While writing the story the images that came to mind were only two people warrior like Hrithik and the beauty of Ash... it was them that evolved into my mind and took shape of Akhbar and Jodha."

'Dhoom 2' stunts far more daring: Hrithik

By Subhash K. Jha, IANS

Hrithik Roshan, who bowled over audiences with his mind-boggling stunts in "Krrish", gets even more daring in "Dhoom 2".

He is shooting the climax of "Dhoom 2" in Durban and says he is going through one of the most exhilarating experiences of his life.

"You cannot even begin to imagine the feeling of snow-boarding a steep mountain over here in Durban. As you hurl down a slope you've no clue about where it's going to end. At that moment you forget all your worries and joys. It's the most exhilarating experience in the world," Hrithik told IANS over telephone from Durban.

Though Hrithik took a while off to learn snow-boarding in Durban, he still wishes he could master it to perfection.

"We haven't really had too much time for me to practise all the stunts before facing the camera. I wish I could master them a bit more."

So, are these much talked-about stunts in "Dhoom 2" as daring as the ones in "Krrish"?

"Oh, far more daring. Allan Amin and I are working on some of the most audacious stunts ever seen or rather never seen in our films. I don't think audiences have ever seen such action. Yes, they're risky. But I'm taking calculated risks. You can't cross frontiers until you take a risk."

Hrithik was in Namibia and now he is in Durban shooting the climax of "Dhoom 2" with Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Uday Chopra. Bipasha Basu has just left.

Hrithik is missing his wife and son very much in spite of his busy timetable.

"And if you ask me whom I miss more, I'll have to say Susanne. I'm so used to her being there with me on all outdoors. Every day feels strange on this schedule. Not that I miss my son any less.

"I couldn't subject such a small baby to those painful vaccines and inoculations. Susanne and family are in London. I might join them there for three days after my schedule in Durban. And then we'll all return to Mumbai together."

After playing the super-hero in "Krrish", Hrithik is having a ball playing a grey character in "Dhoom 2".

"I can't remember the last time I had so much fun shooting a film. Believe me as far as action scenes are concerned I've crossed another threshold with 'Dhoom 2'."

He says he enjoyed the heart-in-the-mouth stunts he has been doing for the last one week. "I'm having a really great time. There're so many new things in this films. I had to train myself in different skills. I had to learn roller-blading, snow-boarding, sand-boarding and of course stunts on bikes."

Hrithik, however, preferred to remain ambiguous about his colourful role in "Dhoom 2". "I can't say much about my character. He's grey but not in any obvious way. It isn't exactly about being a villain. And my performance is certainly not stunts alone.

"No Hindi film can work without the sensitivities and emotions required. 'Krrish' had them and I believe 'Dhoom 2' will have them too."

The actor, who returns to Mumbai at the end of the month, is overwhelmed by the feedback to "Krrish" in South Africa.

"They all love the film here. Virtually everyone seems to have seen it. It's a great hit here. I just want to see how far it'll go. I wish I was back home to see the impact 'Krrish' is creating. Never mind. If I'm lucky I'll enjoy the success of both 'Krrish' and 'Dhoom 2' together."

Hrithik’s 15 different get-ups in Dhoom 2

By IndiaFM

The world is waiting for it. After the mega success of Dhoom, it’s sequel is definitely something to look forward to. While Dhoom 2 is all set to release this November, the first trailer of the film was premiered on IndiaFM last week.

Last time we just saw bikes but this time, it proves to be even more technologically sound. Bikes, roller-blading, jet-skies and finally the dashing Hrithik Roshan in an all new look. And now the latest buzz on the movie is that Hrithik will be shown in more than 15 different get-ups. We already saw about 3 of them in the promo itself and the rest include that of a dwarf and of a lady as well. Now this is something that Hrithik hasn’t done in the past. The reason for doing this is that he dons the role of an international thief and hence in order to give the police the slip, he goes to such lengths.

Recently, we might recall Sunny Deol in many avatars in Anil Sharma’s The Hero and more recently Arshad Warsi too did the same in Anthony Kaun Hai?

With a bikini clad Bipasha and Aishwarya in a two piece costume as glamour dolls and with Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra continuing where they left off in the original Dhoom 2 will be off to a flyer once it releases.

Completely in love with Hrithik

By Subhash K Jha, Santa Banta

Though Hrithik Roshan is unaware of it, he's heavily bonded with Urmila and her family.

"It's all because of Krissh," laughs Urmila. "My five-year old nephew Anurag, with his two front teeth missing, thinks he's Krissh. He's completely taken up with the character, cape and all. I don't think any character has made such an impact on children's minds. I think Hrithik rocks in the film."

The entire Matondkar family has been made to watch Krissh a number of times just so that the little fan can get enough of his icon.

So why doesn't Urmila introduce her little moppet to his super-hero? "Oh I'm thinking about itl. But I'm seriously worried that Anurag will refuse to recognize Hrithik as Krissh.

So close is his identification with Krissh that he would probably refuse to accept that Hrithik played the character. I suppose that's the ultimate compliment to the brilliance of the actor."

So what's new? Hrithik's impact as a performer on impressionable minds has by now become legendary.

Recalls Shabana Azmi, "This happened at the time when Kaho Na…Pyar Hai had been released. Sridevi and Boney Kapoor's first-born Jhanvi was just a toddler….And she fell completely in love with Hrithik!

She had packed this little suitcase and she'd go and stand in her balcony and wave to every plane that would fly above her home. That little girl would tell everyone that Hrithik was going to come down from the plane and take her away."

Hrithik's always been as pleased as punch about his connectivity with kids "It feels good to be liked by children. Believe me, I know how hard it is to be a child. I was very shy and introverted as a child. I couldn't speak properly to strangers. For a long time I couldn't even take an appointment with a doctor. My mother or sister would do that for me.

In school I kept to myself. I was always left out of all cultural activities.I had to work hard to break the barriers that I had built around me to be competent at my job as an actor.An actor has to reach out to millions of people. I can't tell you how happy I feel to have made contact with kids through Koi…Mil Gaya.

Children are my most loyal films fans Both Koi…Mil Gaya and Krissh appealed to the child within me. So I guess they connected with the child within audiences. I don't make conscious efforts to appeal to any particular section of viewers.

My main aim as an actor is to take our cinema to the next level. And that's where Koi…Mil Gaya took a small step, though we projected it as big Indian sci-fi flick. But Krissh is a giant leap," says Hrithik who has been under the weather for two weeks now, ever since he returned to Mumbai from his long shooting schedule of Dhoom 2 in South Africa.

"It's some kind a viral attack. I can't feel the energy and vitality I normally feel. Can't eat properly and don't feel my normal enthusiasm for anything. It's not as though I'm totally ill either, so this in-between state of being is quite annoying."

But Hrithik has to continue working. "Unfortunately my work ethics haven't permitted me the the luxury of rest. I've been shooting right through"

Hrithik Roshan is a big fan of Aamir Khan

Hrithik Roshan is a big fan of none other than Aamir Khan. He is very much impressed by Aamir's performance too. "He is a senior and his approach has been consistently inspiring to actors like me. He takes his characters far more seriously that I do. I base my work more on instinct and less on study. I also have an impetuous to have fun with my work at times. Unless, of course, it is a film like 'Koi Mil Gaya'. But Aamir is absolutely fantastic!" explains Hrithik.

Hrithik-Ash Super Hot in Dhoom 2 Promo

Faridoon Shahryar, IndiaGlitz

It was rush-of-blood as the whole auditorium huddled together to watch Karan Johar’s magnum opus ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ in a suburban multiplex in Mumbai. The popcorns were ripe-with-rich-smell and the colas were cool-with-anticipation (In spite of the hullabaloo surrounding the pesticides in the cola drinks multiplex economy heavily depends on the sales of these beverages). Right before the 22 reel largely mounted KANK was about to start, there was a pleasant surprise in the form of a taut trailer of Sanjay Gadhvi’s ‘Dhoom 2’.

I must say Hrithik Roshan looks Uber Cool. And even though I am not a big fan of Aishwarya Rai, this Miss World is looking a Super Hot Babe in this Aditya Chopra lavishly produced style flick. She has worn delectable mini skirts and her sinuous curves are worth a million Sighs-n-Aahs. The other body to die-for layered along with her is that of Hrithik Roshan. This trendy hair cut adorned delicious-stud surrounded by state-of-the-art gizmos, masterminds the ultimate crimes with a vicious-smile-on-his-face. Bipasha, Abhishek and Uday are looking their part. But if the promos are anything to go by then, it’s a Hrithik-Ash film all the way, even though they are playing negative characters.

IndiaGlitz says: What great timing to release the promos of one of the most eagerly sought after film. Hats off to Yashraj!

Ash-Hrithik's historic romance!

Santa Banta

Film director Ashutosh Gowarikar will begin shooting a period romance next month starring top actors Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai, newspapers reported on Friday.

The movie is a 16th century love story between a Muslim emperor and a Hindu princess, Gowarikar told The Times of India newspaper. The film would be shot in palaces and forts in western and northern India, he said.

"It's a love story about one of the biggest alliances of the 16th century,'' he said. Titled "Akbar-Jodha,'' the movie will be released next year.

The film centers on how an arranged marriage between Emperor Akbar and his wife turned into love. The movie focusses on the couple when they were young and will span their lives from the age of 13 to 28.

"We have always known that Jodha and Akbar married and Salim was their child, but what about how the relationship came about and a sharing of cultures,'' he told a newspaper.

Gowarikar's last big ventures include "Swades'' starring Shah Rukh Khan and Oscar nominated "Lagaan'' with Aamir Khan in the lead.

More bikini show in Dhoom 2

Dhoom 2 is what everyone wants to know about. The sequel to the 2004 hit Dhoom, this film will also be full of action, style and hot women. And here’s some exclusive dope on the film. Earlier, there was a buzz that Aishwarya Rai will be seen in a bikini in the film. Now, adding to it, we have known that even Bipasha Basu will be sporting a bikini in Dhoom 2.

Besides, the promo of Dhoom 2, which will be going live on Indiafm.com very soon, ends with a scene where Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai jump from a very high mountain cliff. Looking at the shot we could surely say that nothing like this has been seen in an Indian film before. Also, the overall promo looks very sleek and has an international look. Now, if the promo itself is so promising, we can’t wait to see how the movie is going to be like.

Hrithik Roshan Favorites

My favorite beverage is Water. I drink lots of water throughout the day. I also like the taste of apple juice.
My favorite Mocktail: Apple Juice
My favorite Cocktail: Anything with Bailey's Irish Ice Cream.
My Favorite Cuisine: Indian. I enjoy all kinds of Indian food including idlis and dosas.
My grandmom (Ira Roshan) cooked: Excellent macher jhol. My mom is an excellent cook too.
I have eaten the best biryanis, kebabs and barbecue chicken: At my wife Sussanne's parent's house.
In the winter: I relish hot dogs and frankfurters- I freak out on them when I am abroad.
Deserts I like: Apple Pie with vanilla ice-cream, brownies with ice cream, ice cream with chocolate sauce.
My weaknesses: Chocolates- Bounty, Ferrero Rocher, Kit Kat.
My favorite restaurant in Mumbai: Fiorella at the Leela, Little Italy and Trattoria at the president. Actually nowadays I hardly go out for dinner, in my school days I frequented Woodlands.
My favorite restaurants abroad: Royal Dragon in London.
If I am ravenous in the middle of the night: I much a protine bar, its always there in my room. No junk food for me.
A plate of garam garam bhajiyas: Putting off
Passion: Films
Favourite film: Hindi: Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Sholay
English: Pretty Woman, When Harry met Sally.
Actor: Amitabh Bachchan and Raj Kapoor.
International: Richard Gere, Al Pacino, Steve Martin, Jerry Lewis.
Actress: Madhubala, Madhuri Dixit, Kajol.
International: Julia Roberts, Helen Hunt.
Favourite Colour: Black
Favourite Country: India
Closest person: Myself
Cologne: Issay Miyake
Games: Doom, Trivial Pursuit and Balderdash

Hrithik Roshan Profile

Full Name: Hrithik Roshan
Nick Name: Duggu
Height: 6' 2"
Birth Date: 10 January 1974
Star Sign: Capricon
Girl friend: Suzanne Khan, daughter of Sanjay Khan
Father: Rakesh Roshan
Mother: Pinky Roshan
Sister: Sunaina
Father's occupation: Director
Home Address: Mayur, Tilak Road, Santa Cruz (W), Mumbai 400 054

Hrithik Roshan Filmography

Jodha-Akbar (2007) (pre-production) .... Akbar

Dhoom 2 (2006) (filming) .... Aryan Singh

Krrish (2006) .... Krishna/Krrish/Rohit

Lakshya (2004) .... Karan Shergill

Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) .... Rohit Mehra

Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003) .... Prem Kishen Mathur

Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002) .... Raj Khanna

Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002) .... Rahul Sharma

Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage (2002) .... Rohit

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) .... Rohan Raichand

Yaadein... (2001) .... Ronit Malhotra

Mission Kashmir (2000) .... Altaaf Khan

Fiza (2000) .... Amaan Ikramullah

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) .... Rohit/Raj Chopra

Bhagwan Dada (1986) .... Govinda (Shanti's son)

Aasha (1980) (uncredited) .... Boy dancing in song: "Jaane hum sadak ke logon se"

Aap Ke Deewane (1980) .... Child Artist

Hrithik Roshan quotes

November 2000: "I take all this hysteria as a compliment."

2000: "I am glad I have the intelligence to understand what is happening to me. If I allow myself to get affected by all this hype, I'll stunt my growth as an actor and be damned for life. I know that I still have a long way to go before I can even aspire to equal the achievements of any of the superstars. I know I am good at my job, and I am sure I will be damn good one day but right now, I also know how bad I can be."

November 2000: "I have been elevated to such a high status that the fall will be very steep."

December 2000: "Every once a week, I get up and feel that I cannot act any more. I just get very unsure of myself. But, once I give my first shot, I'm back on track. Insecurity isn't bad, it makes me work harder."

December 2000: "Some day I want to be better than Shahrukh Khan. And I will be better than him, if I continue working the way I am. Some day, I would like to achieve more than what Shahrukh has achieved in his ten years. But first, give me my ten years of time."

February 2001: "Every moment of my life, I live under threat. I have two gunmen with me. If I die now I will be immortal. Everything finished in a year. I will be a legend!"

July 2001: "I thought of every possible angle which would drive me towards stardom. But I never thought of, when I become a star, what will I do, how will I handle it. Everything has hit me all at once. I realize I don't have the talent to handle it."

July 2001: "Hollywood is definitely happening to me but right now I'm not happening for Hollywood. Maybe if offers still last by 2005 I will. I'm committed until then."

2001: I make the best Spanish omelettes in the world, but I won't tell you the recipe!

March 2002: "I can be the best James Bond there is."

March 2000: I can never wear the same shirt twice because it's always torn by the time I come home!

June 2002: I won't do a film with any film-maker unless he gives me a bound script... My date diary's blank from 2003 onwards.

2000, when asked about his fantasy woman): "Gabrielle Anwar. I had a huge crush on her for ever so long. Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). I thought she was really hot!"

December 2002: "After two years of being in films I've realized that I don't need to do movies just for the sake of it. Now I will not do a film unless the role is to die for. It may sound preposterous but I'd also like to do something like 'Spiderman' or 'A Beautiful Mind'. Only such cinema stimulates me. I don't want to do the routine stuff."

July 2003: "It's not a prerequisite for an actor to be obsessed about his looks. I know there are people who don't look in the mirror at all and I'm getting there."

July 2003: "I've never had a decent haircut except the short one I'm sporting right now for "Lakshya"."

July 2003: "I'm not religious. I don't visit temples. But I hope there is a superpower."

July 2003: "Of course I'm curious about porn. It exists because there is a market for it. It needs to exist but it should be properly channelised. It shouldn't be accessible to everyone."

July 2003: "My physique is all wrong. I'd like to change everything about my looks."

July 2003: "Quite often I feel that there is no God. War, natural calamities, handicaps, suffering. When I see all this, I fear there's no God. And the thought scares me shitless."

"I'm a child myself. So how can I think of having one right now!"

September 2003: I'm above hits and flops now. I wish to go down in the annals of Indian cinema history as a good actor.

January 2004: I don't know fashion and I have no taste.

January 2004: I've scrapped my entire working style and taken on a new approach. The release of Lakshya (2004) will prove whether the new approach is right or not. If it doesn't work I'll go back to the old mode of working. If it works, I'll be adopting this style in all my roles.

2004: I would like to meet the person who shot my father.

July 2004: I am the person I am today primarily due to the fine example set by both my parents.

July 2004: I've done films without optimum excitement. It didn't work. I can afford to take my time now.

July 2004: "Lakshya" is my most subtle performance. "Koi... Mil Gaya" was an in-your-face performance.

July 2004: I've done various films for various wrong reasons. They didn't get me anywhere.

August 2004: I am a complete 'foodie'. It's in the genes. I can't stop eating! It's only that I fear of the world finding out that I have a bad body which makes me strive to have my diet in place and exercise right.

February 2006: I'm just a student who is still learning, so I can't give discourses on acting.

February 2006: My big dream is to take our cinema to a world platform. The idea of acting in a Jackie Chan film doesn't excite me. That's betrayal.

July 2006: One mistake we always make is to ape the West. We attempt films that we think they will like. The true crossover films are 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon' and 'Life Is Beautiful' where the director goes entirely by his conviction, culture, community and conditioning. I am hoping, not just for me and my father and family, but for Indian cinema that Krrish (2006) will succeed, so we can envision an even bigger extravaganza. We want to afford that freedom to take our cinema higher. I believe we are very close now to getting noticed on a world platform.

I was always the pet of my teachers in school probably because I was considered to be very cute. Because of my innocent looks I usually got away with a lot of mischief. I was spoilt and pampered by everyone. All I had to do was sport a lost-boy look and I would have things my way. At home too, if I wasn't given something I wanted, I would simply sit with a long face till I got it.

Hrithik Roshan Trivia

Son of Rakesh Roshan.

Was catapulted overnight to instant superstardom with debut hit film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000).

Has two thumbs on his right hand that are grown together.

Has a sister called Sunaina.

Has been called the Indian Sylvester Stallone, Brad Pitt and Michael Jackson rolled into one person.

Made stubbles fashionable in India.

Excellent dancer.

The country wide hysteria following the release of his first film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) is known as hrithikmania and is unprecedented.

The look of his muscular, chiselled body started a fitness boom in India.

Eye color: Green

Often supports charities of various kinds.

Known as a perfectionist and control freak. Believes in extensive rehearsals and preparations.

Friend of Salman Khan who showed him how to work out and eat properly to put on muscle.

Hindi megastar.

Often visits terminally ill children in hospitals that desperately wish to meet him.

Role models as actor: Raj Kapoor and Sylvester Stallone.

Wanted to quit the film business altogether after his father Rakesh Roshan was shot at and wounded by hitmen sent by the Bollywood mafia, but changed his mind.

Prepared himself extensively for his screen debut, taking acting, singing, dancing, fencing, riding etc. lessons for years. He also worked hard on his diction and physical appearance (strenuous workout routines).

Fought hard to overcome a stammering problem.

Worked for many years on the sets of his father Rakesh Roshan in various functions, including sweeping the floor and serving tea to the stars, to learn the business from scratch.

Believes in the good in every person, a character trait often misinterpreted by others as gullibility and/or naïvety.

Got 30000 (!) marriage proposals on Valentine's day 2000.

Was the victim of a defamation campaign in late december 2000. Rumors were spread that he stated in an interview that he hates Nepal and its people. This immediately led to riots in Nepal, cinemas showing his films were attacked, posters burnt, Hindi movies banned in general for some days and several people shot dead by the police. The events made headlines all over the world and the governments of Indian and Nepal got involved as well. Anti Indian/Hrithik sentiment died down quickly when it became clear that the alleged statements were a fabrication and the rumors were spread by a malicious third party, possibly the Bollywood mafia, still pissed about not getting the foreign rights to Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000). Nepal born actress Manisha Koirala played an important role in getting the news to the people in Nepal that the accusations were false.

In January 2001 Hrithik Roshan was again involved in a controversy. This time about a poster created and used by the Democratic Alliance in South Africa in November 2000 to woo Indian voters. The poster used his face without permission. The ANC reacted angrily and threatened to ban his films.

Gets 20-30 million rupees per year for endorsing a brand for one year, including commercials [2001]

Occasionally smokes cigarettes

His total income from product endorsements in 2000 is estimated to be 20 crore Rupees (~5 million $), by far the most among Bollywood stars.

Was awarded the "National Citizen's Award" on August 25 2001 in Delhi. The award recognises excellence in various activities affecting national life.

Son-in-law of Sanjay Khan.

Has been called the first complete Bollywood actor who has no weakness and scores very high in every department: face, physique, voice, dancing, drama, romance, action, comedy, macho, softie...

Can't handle money. His wife and parents are taking care of the financial details.

On January 14 2000 Hrithik Roshan entered a cinema to attend the premiere of his first film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000). When he came in some people recognised him but not much happened. When the film was over there was a stampede and mass hysteria broke out. He got mobbed. The police had to come and escort him out of the cinema and away from a crowd of thousands. It was the first day of Hrithikmania in India, which held the country in its grip for many months to come.

Learnt Urdu to sound more eloquent in his films, this can be seen by the special reference to his ability with the language in the film Kaho Na Pyaar Hai

Came in on number 9 on a Bollywood power list released in December 2003, and on number 4 among actors (behind Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai).

Was diagnosed at age 21 with scoliosis and told he could never be an actor, dance and do all the things a Bollywood hero needs to do.

Hrithik has been documenting his daily life for many years by taking pictures and putting them in scrapbooks.

Hrithik Roshan and wife Suzanne became parents of a baby boy, named Hrehaan Roshan, on March 28, 2006 at 3:30 pm at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai.

Hrithik's normal weight is 72kg. He adds to it or reduces it as the role requires. For Krrish (2006) he added ~6kg muscle, for parts of Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) he lost several kilos to look more childlike.