Who is Hrithik Roshan?

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Family and Background

Hrithik Roshan, fondly known as Duggu by his near and dear ones, was born into a filmi family on 10 January 1974. His mother is Pinky Roshan, the daughter of producer and director J.Om Prakash while his father is Rakesh Roshan, who was an actor before turning into a director, besides being the son of music director Roshan. He is the nephew of music director Rajesh Roshan. He also has a sister Sunaina.

Hrithik studied at the Bombay Scottish School, Churchgate and has a degree in commerce from Sydenham College.

Soon after his successful debut in Bollywood, he tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Suzanne Khan, daughter of actor Sanjay Khan and sister of actor Zayed Khan. They have two sons, Hrehaan and Hridhan.

Film Career

Early career,until 1999
Roshan’s first movie role was as a child artist when he was six years old in the 80s movie Aasha, where he appeared in a dance sequence as an extra. Roshan went on to play minor roles in Aap Ke Deewane (1980) and Bhagwan Dada (1986) both of which starred his father Rakesh Roshan in the leading role. He then became an assistant director assisting in the production of his father’s films Karan Arjun (1995) and Koyla (1997).

Breakthrough, 2000–2002
In 2000, Roshan made his film debut as the leading man in the film Kaho Naa…Pyaar Hai opposite another debutante actress Amisha Patel. The film, which was directed by his father and saw him playing a double role, proved to be very successful at the box office, becoming the highest grossing film of 2000 and winner of the Filmfare Best Movie Award.

Later that year, Roshan starred in Khalid Mohammed’s Fiza. Although the film did poorly at the box office, his performance was praised, earning him another nomination for Best Actor at the Filmfare ceremony.

Roshan’s last release of the year, Mission Kashmir, became the third highest grossing film of the year.His performance was once again acclaimed.

Subhash Ghai’s Yaadein was his first release in 2001. This was followed by Karan Johar’s melodramatic Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, which did extremely well at the box office, becoming the second-highest grossing film of 2001 and the biggest hit overseas.

Roshan had an unsuccessful year in 2002 when all three of his releases – Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, Na Tum Jaano Na Hum and Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage – failed to make an impact the box office and were declared flops.

Success, 2003–present
In 2003, he made a comeback with the science-fiction film Koi… Mil Gaya, which saw him playing a mentally disabled young man.The film was the highest grosser of the year and won him many awards, including his second Filmfare Best Actor Award and his first Filmfare Best Actor (Critics) Award.
Farhan Akhtar’s Lakshya was Roshan’s only release in 2004.

Roshan took a two-year break from acting before resurfacing with the superhero film Krrish, a sequel to his 2003 film Koi… Mil Gaya which released in June 2006. The film was a major box office success and became the second highest grosser of 2006.

His next film that year was Dhoom 2, a sequel to the 2004 Dhoom. Featured opposite Aishwarya Rai,Roshan’s performance in the movie not only earned him widespread critical acclaim,but also his third Filmfare Best Actor Award. The film went on to become the highest grossing film of 2006, as well as one of the most successful films of Bollywood.

In 2008, Roshan featured in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Jodhaa Akbar opposite Aishwarya Rai. He played the historical role of Akbar the Great. The movie did very good business, both in India and abroad.

Roshan recently appeared in Zoya Akhtar’s Luck by Chance (2009), in which he made a special appearance. He completed filming for Anurag Basu’s Kites in 2009, along with Mexican actress Bárbara Mori and Kangna Ranaut; the film is scheduled to be released on May 21, 2010. He is currently finishing up work on director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Guzaarish opposite Aishwarya Rai.

Awards

Filmfare Awards:

Winner
* 2001: Filmfare Best Male Debut Award for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
* 2001: Filmfare Best Actor Award for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
* 2004: Filmfare Best Actor Award for Koi… Mil Gaya
* 2004: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for Koi… Mil Gaya
* 2007: Filmfare Best Actor Award for Dhoom 2
* 2009: Filmfare Best Actor Award for Jodhaa Akbar

Nominated
* 2001: Filmfare Best Actor Award for Fiza
* 2002: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
* 2005: Filmfare Best Actor Award for Lakshya
* 2007: Filmfare Best Actor Award for Krrish

International Indian Film Academy Awards:

Winner
* 2001: IIFA Best Male Debut for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
* 2001: IIFA Best Actor Award for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
* 2001: IIFA Awards, Personality of the Year
* 2004: IIFA Best Actor Award for Koi… Mil Gaya
* 2005: IIFA Style Icon of the Year Award
* 2007: IIFA Best Actor Award for Krrish
* 2007: IIFA Glamorous Star Award
* 2009: IIFA Best Actor Award for Jodhaa Akbar
* 2009: IIFA Style Icon of the Year Award

Star Screen Awards:

Winner
* 2001: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer – Male for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
* 2001: Star Screen Award Best Actor for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
* 2004: Star Screen Award Best Actor for Koi… Mil Gaya
* 2007: Star Screen Award Best Actor for Krrish
* 2009: Star Screen Award Best Actor for Jodhaa Akbar

Zee Cine Awards:

Winner
* 2001: Zee Cine Award Best Male Debut for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
* 2001: Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Male for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
* 2004: Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Male for Koi… Mil Gaya
* 2007: Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Male for Krrish

Bollywood Movie Awards:

Winner
* 2001: Bollywood Movie Award – Best Male Debut for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
* 2001: Bollywood Movie Award – Best Actor for Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
* 2002: Bollywood Movie Award – Best Supporting Actor for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
* 2004: Bollywood Movie Award – Critics Award Male for Koi… Mil Gaya
* 2004: Bollywood Movie Award – Best Actor for Koi… Mil Gaya
* 2007: Bollywood Movie Award – Best Actor for Dhoom 2

Stardust Awards:

Winner
* 2005: Stardust Editors’ Choice for Best Performance for Lakshya
* 2009: Stardust Star of the Year Award – Male for Jodhaa Akbar

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