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Mumbai (Maharashtra):

Actor Hrithik Roshan has stood out to be one of the crucial versatile actors in Bollywood. He made his appearing debut 23 years in the past with the romantic drama Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai and ever since then there was no trying again for him. Over the years, he has delivered varied impeccable performances which have established him as one of the crucial proficient stars within the Hindi movie trade. With each movie, he has tried his greatest to go away a mark. Remember Koi… Mil Gaya?

Helmed by his father Rakesh Roshan, the movie noticed Hrithik in a totally completely different avatar. He essayed the position of a mentally-challenged man Rohit Mehra with the sensibilities of an 11-year-old. Hrithik obtained a number of accolades for his efficiency as a developmentally impaired character.

As the movie clocked 20 years in the present day, the 49-year-old star opened up about how he resonated with the character of Rohit. He took a stroll down reminiscence lane and shared that he had confronted numerous bullying as a baby like his character within the movie.

“I related with Rohit’s character completely. Growing up, I was bullied due to my stutter. On days I wouldn’t want to go to school and I would cry to my mother. In fact, the scene where Rohit’s scooty is broken by Raj and his friends actually happened to me in real life. I had a BMX cycle that was my most treasured possession as a child. My cycle was broken by some senior boys, and I was heartbroken. The vulnerability that was required for Rohit’s character, life had already given me through my personal experiences,” Hrithik instructed ANI.

Koi Mil Gaya was launched on August 8, 2003. The movie actually gave India its first sci-fi movie starring an lovable extra-terrestrial creature ‘Jadoo’. The makers not too long ago re-released the movie in theatres to mark its twentieth anniversary.

Elated to see youngsters and households re-watching ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ in theatres, Hrithik mentioned, Koi…Mil Gaya and the Krrish franchise are a few of my most proud moments as an actor. It’s heartwarming to see all of the love Koi…Mil Gaya is receiving from the re-release. I’m so comfortable that the movie is bringing children again to theatres with their households. As an artist, the love from my viewers is my largest reward and I’m overwhelmed seeing all of the nostalgia it is producing and the love that our movie is garnering.”

“We got down to make Koi…Mil Gaya with numerous love, specializing in the method of filmmaking. The final result was a candy shock, one which my father and I’ll at all times cherish and be pleased about,” he beamed with happiness.

Koi Mil Gaya also starred Preity G Zinta and Rekha in lead roles.

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