The journey to stardom wasn’t as seamless as it seemed for Hrithik Roshan, who was launched by his father, director Rakesh Roshan, in the film “Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai”. Overnight, he became a household name, but behind the glitz and glamour, the actor faced his own set of struggles. In a candid interview, Rakesh Roshan shared the story of how his son overcame his struggles, particularly with stammering, and the efforts he put in to overcome it. The director revealed that Hrithik would often lock himself in the bathroom to practice his lines, determined to get them just right. For instance, he had trouble saying “Thank you, Dubai” in one flow, and this difficulty would leave him frustrated.
Rakesh Roshan expressed his concern for his son, saying, “It was heartbreaking to see him struggle to express himself, despite being well-read and intelligent. His stammering held him back, and it was evident in the way he would get stuck on certain words.” The director shared a specific incident where Hrithik was in Dubai and had to say “Thank you, Dubai”, but he would get stuck on the “D” sound. To overcome this, Hrithik would practice relentlessly, even locking himself in the bathroom to master the lines.
Hrithik Roshan’s Struggle with Stammering
Rakesh Roshan praised his son’s determination, saying, “He’s a hard worker and a fighter. He didn’t let his stammering hold him back, and instead, he worked tirelessly to overcome it.” According to the director, Hrithik would start his day by reading newspapers in Hindi, English, and Urdu out loud to improve his speech. This dedication paid off, and for the past 10-12 years, he has been stammer-free.
Hrithik Roshan Opens Up About His Stammering
In an interview with “Mumbai Mirror”, Hrithik Roshan himself spoke about his struggles with stammering, revealing that he had difficulty speaking until 2012. However, he has continued to practice daily, dedicating at least an hour to improve his speech. He shared, “I used to practice every day to overcome my stammering, and I still do it for at least an hour a day to control it. Stammering was not just a childhood issue for me; it persisted until 2012.” Through his story, Hrithik Roshan serves as an inspiration, showing that with perseverance and hard work, one can overcome even the most daunting challenges.