Arjun sets; latter bonded well with Shah Rukh Khan, reveals Rakesh Roshan
EXCLUSIVE: Salman Khan Trained Hrithik Roshan on the Sets of Karan Arjun; Rakesh Roshan Reveals Heartwarming Bond Between Hrithik, Shah Rukh Khan
In an exclusive revelation, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has shared a heartwarming story about the early days of Hrithik Roshan’s career and his bond with Bollywood legends Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. Speaking candidly about Hrithik’s early experiences in the industry, Rakesh Roshan revealed that Salman Khan played a pivotal role in mentoring his son during the filming of Karan Arjun.
According to Rakesh, Salman, who had already established himself as a top actor, took Hrithik under his wing and helped him with the nuances of acting. Salman’s guidance proved invaluable, as Hrithik, who was just starting his journey in the film industry, received invaluable tips from the seasoned actor. “Salman Khan was incredibly kind and supportive. He trained Hrithik on the sets of Karan Arjun, teaching him the ropes and helping him navigate through the complex world of acting,” Rakesh shared.
In addition to Salman’s mentorship, Hrithik also formed a deep friendship with Shah Rukh Khan on the sets. Rakesh Roshan fondly recalled how Hrithik bonded well with Shah Rukh, who treated him like a younger brother. The camaraderie between the two actors became one of the highlights of Hrithik’s early career, and the bond they formed during Karan Arjun has continued to grow over the years.
Rakesh’s insights offer a rare glimpse into the backstage relationships that have shaped the careers of these iconic stars. The early bond between Hrithik, Salman, and Shah Rukh not only reflects the camaraderie in the industry but also showcases the sense of mentorship and mutual respect that thrives among Bollywood’s A-listers.
Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan starrer Karan Arjun is just days away from its re-release in cinemas. For the uninitiated, Hrithik Roshan was an AD on the film. Ahead of the classic hitting the big screens once again, director Rakesh Roshan sat for an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla and discussed his son’s bond with the lead duo. He also revealed that Salman gave physique training to Hrithik on the sets.
The filmmaker named other SRK films on which Hrithik was an AD, saying, “Shah Rukh ke saath King Uncle me bhi kaam kiya hai, Karan Arjun me bhi kaam kiya hai, Koyla mein kaam kiya hai (He has also worked with Shah Rukh in King Uncle, has also worked in Karan Arjun, has worked in Koyla).” Coming to Salman, Rakesh Roshan continued, “Salman used to train Hrithik physique banane ke liye (in building his physique).”
He concluded, “They were very close friends, and there was a good rapport between them.”
During the chat, the director revealed how Hrithik contributed to Karan Arjun. He stated, “Hrithik ko uss waqt main actor ke roop me nahi dekhta tha (I didn’t see Hrithik as an actor at the point of time). I used to take him as an assistant, but a very intelligent assistant, because every scene I used to discuss with him, and I used to take his point of view.”
