FULL
NAME: Hrithik
Roshan
BIRTHDATE: 10th January 1974
SPOUSE: Sussanne Khan (2000
- present)
BIRTH PLACE: Mumbai, Maharashtra,
India
Hrithik Roshan, lovingly known as Duggu, was
born on the 10th January 1974 to then film star
Rakesh Roshan (now producer/director) and wife
Pinky, Hrithik grew up in the world of cinema,
not truly understanding the hardships that one
must endure to achieve success in the industry.
As a child, Hrithik's idol was none other than
his father, and he knew even then that one-day,
he'd follow in dad's footsteps and pursue a
career in acting as well. Being the grandchild
of Producer J. Om Prakash, Hrithik debuted in
films as a child when he played a role in his
grandfather's movie Bhagwan Dada. Later,
he also danced for a song sequence in his grandfather's
Aasha (starring Jeetendra).
He is now an undoubtedly an award-winning Bollywood
actor. Roshan, who debut as a leading actor
with the blockbuster Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
(2000), which earned him two awards for Best
Actor and Best Male Debut at the Filmfare ceremony,
as well as numerous other awards. During his
career, he was praised for his performances
in films like Koi Mil Gaya (2003),
Krrish (2006) and Dhoom:2
(2006), being some of his biggest commercial
successes so far, and winning him many Best
Actor awards each. His commercial success and
critically appraised performances have established
Roshan as one of the prominent actors of India. |