Meet actor who served tea on film sets, was told by doctors he would never dance, debut film was a blockbuster, he is now India’s…

At the age of 21, doctors diagnosed Hrithik with scoliosis, a spinal deformity, and informed him that he would never be able to dance.

Bollywood’s Greek God, aka Hrithik Roshan, has turned a year older today. While he is now one of the most celebrated actors, life hasn’t always been smooth for him. Despite being a star kid, there were times when Hrithik reportedly used to sweep set floors and serve tea. However, despite facing hardships, Hrithik never gave up, and today, he is one of the most loved actors in the industry.

Born on January 10, 1974, Hrithik hails from a mix of Punjabi and Bengali heritage. His childhood was fraught with challenges. He was born with an extra thumb fused to the one on his right hand and also suffered from stammering since the age of six, which made him feel isolated. However, Hrithik underwent daily speech therapy to overcome this difficulty.

At the age of 21, doctors diagnosed Hrithik with scoliosis, a spinal deformity, and informed him that he would never be able to dance.

In addition, Hrithik’s father, renowned director Rakesh Roshan, often took him to film sets. According to a News18 report, Hrithik used to serve tea and sweep floors on set, which helped him learn the nuances of filmmaking from the ground up.

Hrithik’s perseverance paid off, and today, he is among the most recognized actors in the industry. According to the Hurun India Rich List 2024, Hrithik Roshan, despite appearing in just seven films over the past decade, has an impressive net worth of Rs 2,000 crore, making him India’s second-richest actor after Shah Rukh Khan.

Hrithik began his acting career with Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai in 2000 and quickly climbed the ladder to success. His substantial net worth is not only due to his film fees but also the success of his athleisure brand, HRX. Additionally, he enjoys massive popularity on social media, with 32.3 million followers on Twitter.

Before his debut as a lead actor, Hrithik gained experience working as an assistant director on films such as Khudgarz, Koyla, Karan Arjun, and King Uncle. Reportedly, Hrithik earns Rs 27 lakh per day and charges between Rs 75-100 crore per film. His annual income is estimated to be around Rs 260 crore.