Rakesh Roshan Was Against Son Hrithik Roshan To Enter Film Business

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, who won the hearts of his many fans at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, sat down for a conversation, during which he shared how his father Rakesh Roshan didn't want him to enter the film business.

Hrithik made his film debut with Rakesh Roshan's 2000 film 'Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai'. They subsequently worked together in 'Koi Mil Gaya', 'Krrish' and 'Krrish 3'.

The actor said that Rakesh Roshan had struggled for 20 years and the filmmaker didn't want the same for his son.

"My father was against me coming into film because of the struggle that he had to go through. He struggled very hard for 20 years and didn't want me to go through what he went through," Hrithik told 'Variety', while adding that he eventually became an actor because of his determination.

The one big reason why Hrithik wanted to become an actor was to get away from the inhibitions he grew up with because of his stutter.

"I wanted to prove myself because I grew up with a really bad stutter and this was my one chance to look and feel normal," shared the actor.

Hrithik faced the issue of stammering up until 2012. The issues he faced due to his stammering and his childhood isolation because of it led him to open a foundation for children with special abilities.

Talking about the same, he said, "What this did for me was equalise every one of us in my head. I see myself in every single human being I meet, which makes me able to connect with people very easily. It makes me very empathetic, tolerant and patient."

On the work front, Hrithik will be next seen in 'Fighter', where he stars alongside Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor. It's being directed by Siddharth Anand, who previously collaborated with the actor on their 2019 hit 'War'. The film is slated for release in 2024.