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Hrithik Roshan
a.k.a. : Duggu, Bolunath, Hritik Roshan

  • birthdate

    January 10, 1974

  • birthplace

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • real name

    Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan is a brand unto himself: an enticing combination of star quality, a boy next door appeal, and a complete gentleman. He skyrocketed to fame with Kaho Na Pyaar Hai. His twinkling green eyes, winsome smile, and a lean, chiseled body found a huge fan following.
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.

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At one time, He had a severe stammering problem, which he fought hard to overcome, and triumphed in doing so.

A poster created and used by the Democratic Alliance in South Africa in November 2000 to woo Indian voters caused controversy for Hrithik Roshan in January 2001, when it made use of his face without Roshan's approval. The ANC, outraged at this, threatened to ban his films.

At age 21, He was diagnosed with scoliosis and told he could never be an actor, dancer and do all the things a Bollywood hero needs to do.

He was presented the "National Citizen's Award" on August 25, 2001 in Delhi. The award acknowledges distinction in various deeds affecting national life.

Son-in-law of Bollywood superstar Sanjay Khan.

First-class graduate degree in Economics and Commerce.

He attended Sydneham College.

Won at least five Filmfare Awards.

He and his wife had their first child, a baby boy, on March 28, 2006 at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, India. The child was named Hrehaan.

Son of acclaimed award-winning Bollywood director, Rakesh Roshan.

In 2001, a rumour stating Roshan made scandalous comments pertaining to Nepal and its residents angered many people in the country. This soon lead to protests by students, in which four people were killed.

Sussanne and Hrithik had their first child named Hrehaan on March 28, 2006.

He had his first movie role when he was six.

He is married to his high school sweetheart Sussanne Khan, who is now Sussanne Roshan.

He has a supernumerary thumb on his right hand, which means he has an extra thumb.

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