Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the movie “Koi… Mil Gaya” is being remembered by its star, Hrithik Roshan, and his filmmaker father, Rakesh Roshan.The film was special for its unique concept in Bollywood.
Hrithik shared a story about a challenging scene with co-star Rekha.He recalled mistakenly preparing for the wrong scene that day.It was the scene where Rekha’s character slaps Hrithik’s character, questioning why he’s not normal due to a flashback.
Hrithik arrived on set and realized the mix-up, feeling numb and anxious.
He spent 45 minutes in his car, unable to move, trying to gather the courage to proceed.He knew his father wouldn’t cancel the shoot and had to find a way to get through it.Hrithik played a song to regain his character’s posture and emotions.
Rakesh explained the scene’s importance as a turning point in the film, where the alien character Jaadu decides to help Rohit, Hrithik’s character.
Hrithik mentioned that he appreciated Rekha’s commitment to the scene; she slapped him for real, bringing out the required emotions.
“Koi… Mil Gaya,” released on August 8, 2003, starred Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, Rekha, and others.To mark the anniversary, the film was re-released in theaters.The anecdote sheds light on the challenges actors face and the dedication required to bring emotional scenes to life in cinema.
Moreover, Hrithik Roshan is one of the most popular and successful actors in Bollywood.He made his debut in 2000 with the film Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, for which he won several awards.
He has since starred in a number of successful films, including Koi… Mil Gaya, Krrish, Dhoom 2, Jodhaa Akbar, Guzaarish, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Agneepath, Bang Bang!, Super 30, and War.He is known for his dancing skills, action sequences, and versatile acting.
