Interesting Facts about Hritik Roshan

He's nicknamed Duggu.

Hrithik Roshan carries two thumbs on his right hand. The additional thumb is a small extension which curves inwards towards his main thumb. His fans couldn't care any less about it.

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He was bullied as a child by other kids.

When his father's films as a director-producer flopped, they hardly had any money left and were almost bankrupt. Moneylenders used to threaten his Dad Rakesh Roshan at his doorstep, and Hrithik being a little kid at that time got so scared that he used to hide under the sofa.

Has been called the Indian Sylvester Stallone, Brad Pitt and Michael Jackson rolled into one person.

He made stubbles fashionable in India.

The look of his muscular, chiselled body started a fitness boom in India.

Known as a perfectionist and control freak. Believes in extensive rehearsals and preparations. He believes in either Perfection or Nothing.

Often visits terminally ill children in hospitals that desperately wish to meet him.

Wanted to quit the film business altogether after his father Rakesh Roshan was shot at and wounded by hitmen sent by the Bollywood mafia, but changed his mind.

Fought hard to overcome a stammering problem.

Worked for many years on the sets of his father Rakesh Roshan in various functions, including sweeping the floor and serving tea to the stars, to learn the business from scratch.

Got 30,000 marriage proposals on Valentine's day in the year 2000.

Occasionally smokes cigarettes.

Has been called the first complete Bollywood actor who has no weakness and scores very high in every department: face, physique, voice, dancing, drama, romance, action, comedy, macho, softie.

Can't handle money. His wife and parents are taking care of the financial details.

He is termed as the GREEK GOD for his charismatic personality.

He is the best actor that India has and could give anybody in Hollywood a run for their money.