Some of the lesser-known facts about actor Hrithik Roshan that can surprise You

The name of actor Hrithik Roshan in the Industry does not need any introduction. He is well established actor and dancer. With his first movie itself, he became the hearts of many people and audiences love to see him in a different role. He was regarded as the first superhero in the film industry, but there are some of the facts that are still unknown to people. Let’s check out which one will amaze you.

1. Asia’s Sexiest Man

The actor has a great fan following and the reason is his fitness goals. He is also said to be the Greek God. This has made him Asia’s Sexiest Man and this title was not only given to him for just one time but number of times he was designated with it. He is very strict to his fitness routine and yes of course this has helped him to maintain his body and health fit and strong. 

2. Know with Hrithik Roshan, but his actual name is not the same 

The Krrish actor is actually Hrithik Nagrath. In the Bollywood industry he is known as Hrithik Roshan, but Duggu is his nickname. The name was given to him by his grandmother as she wanted to name him something that could rhyme with her son Rakesh’s Guddu. So, this way he was named so. 

3. He followed his passion and even dropped out of an academic scholarship

Hrithik to pursue his films even dropped scholarship of Master’s degree course in the USA. He chooses to become an actor. The actor went to Bombay Scottish School and is a commerce graduate from Mumbai Sydenham College. He took acting further and therefore he left out his scholarship and went for his passion for acting. 

4. He is not from acting background, Music is in his bloodline

Although the actor has pursued acting as his career, but music is in his blood. He is grandson of popular classical music composers Roshan Lal Nagrath & Ira Nagrath who are his paternal grandparents. He is nephew of music composer Rajesh Roshan. Overall it can be said that its music as his background, not the acting, but the great thing is that he choose different and is very successful in his career. But his inherent talent can be seen in some of the movies ‘Guzaarish’, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ and Kites. 

5. Hrithik is a certified diver

Hrithik is also known for perfection in his acting. He is having expertise in diving and this can be seen in his movie ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ where he has performed many stunts by himself without his double.

6. Is separated from his childhood love and still share a good relationship for their children 

Hrithik and Sussanne Khan were in touch since he was just 12. Sussanne Khan is the daughter of well-known actor and director Sanjay Khan. The actor confessed his love and they got married after his first film Kaho Na Pyaar Hai on 20th December, 2000. They both were together for 14 years and they have two sons, Hrehaan and Hridhaan. However the couple got divorced in the year 2014 by mutual consent. Still, they share a good relationship and spend some quality time with their children. It’s a great thing to hear as both are raising their children together.

7. No longer a smoker

The actor was earlier a smoker and he tried five times to quit this bad habit but he failed. But finally he succeeded in it in the year 2011 after reading Easy Way To Stop Smoking’ by Alan Carr. The actor even gifted the same to two other actors who are well known as Smokers in the industry Shah Rukh Khan and Farhan Akhtar. But they did not bother to go through it. After reading the book the actor has stayed away from Smoking. 

8. Passion to be perfect

Although Aamir Khan is said to be a perfectionist in the Bollywood industry, but Hrithik is also one who is in no way less to him. To give his best and with perfection, he learned roller-blading for his movie Dhoom 2. He even took sword-fighting lessons for his epic movie Jodhaa Akbar. For his extraordinary performances in Guzaarish, he even had interaction with paraplegic patients. He left no stone unturned in giving anything that can make his as a preparation for his role in giving his best to every single movie.

9. He was just six when he earned his first salary

The actor made his debut from a blockbuster movie Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai in the year 2000, but very few people know that he was a child artist also. He started at a very young age and was seen in the 1980 film Aasha. He was casted by his grandfather where he danced without knowledge. He received Rs. 100 for his role as a child artist from J Om Prakash. He danced with Jitendra in this movie.

10. Own a Fashion Brand

Hrithik is a fashion icon and many of the upcoming talents in the industry follow him and his style. He is regarded as one of the best-dressed actor in any party or Bollywood function. His dressing sense is appreciated by all. He never hesitates in trying any new fashion trend and it really looks good on him. As he loves to experiment with fashion, he also owns a fashion brand HRX which he launched in the year 2013.

Fans love to explore and know as much as they can about their favourite stars. So, if Hrithik Roshan is your favourite one and you wish to know something that is still under close door, these 10 facts will surely make you amaze about the actor. Not only he will inspire you in your own life but will a reason to adopt some of them in your life. Explore them all let others know about your favourite actor.