Hrithik Roshan is one of the most popular method actors in mainstream Bollywood movies in the 21st century. The talented actor has a reputation for doing impossible sequences without a stuntman besides learning any skill required by the film. Apart from playing versatile roles, his dancing skills can beat any world-class dancer. 

He was brought as a judge on the dance reality show Just Dance in 2011 for his special skills in dancing. At that time he became the highest-paid movie star as a judge on Indian television. Since 2012, Roshan has been a regular in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 based on earnings per movie. He is among the highest-paid actors in India. Not to mention the six Filmfare Awards, India's iconic symbol of masculinity is associated with his name.

The Bollywood star's journey to the silver screen began with his grandfather producer and director Jay Om Prakash. Hrithik performed as a child artiste in a song in his 1980 film Asha. Roshan's father Rakesh Roshan is also a renowned Bollywood filmmaker. Hrithik also appeared as a child actor in his father's films in the 1980s. Roshan also has experience in stage acting. 

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Devoting his life to cinema, this actor has given the audience a bunch of fascinating movies. Today's article is about the top 5 films of Hrithik Roshan that played an immense role in his fame.

Bollywood Star Hrithik Roshan’s 5 Most Famous Movies

Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (2000)

Hrithik made his acting debut in the lead role in this romantic action film directed by his father Rakesh Roshan. His main co-artist was another debutant, Amisha Patel. Both became famous overnight after the release of the film. But Hrithik’s successful debut spread across India as 'Hrithik Mania' and the words "Millennium Superstar" began to be associated with his name.

Roshan played the roles of Rohit and Raj in the movie. Rohit is an aspiring singer, who is brutally killed after witnessing a murder. On the other hand, the doppelganger Raj is an NRI, who helps Rohit's lover, Sonia, to track down Rohit's killer.

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It became the second-highest-grossing film of its release year, where Hrithik's performance and the film's songs particularly drew attention from critics as well as audiences.

The movie held the Guinness World Record for winning the most awards for a feature film in 2002 with a total of 92 awards. Roshan won the Best Actor and Best Male Debut awards at the annual Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, and Zee Cine Awards. He was the first actor to win both the Filmfare Best Actor and Best Debut Awards.

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Koi Mil Gaya (2003)

Directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan, his son Hrithik was the focus of this hit movie. Rohit, played by Hrithik, is a developmentally disabled person who unknowingly sends a signal into space from his late father's computer. Then one day the signal is answered and an alien appears on Earth. Hrithik was accompanied by Preity Zinta and Rekha in the lead roles.

It marked the foray of the alien genre into mainstream Bollywood movies. The movie's alien character Jadu became so popular that it inspired a TV series titled Je Bole To Jadu in 2004.

The film grossed USD10 million worldwide, becoming one of the most popular films of the year, which spanned a decade. Rohit's role in the film helped Roshan win the Best Actor and Critics' Choice Awards at the Filmfare Awards. Following its popularity, two sequels, Krrish in 2006 and Krrish 3 in 2013, were released.

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Dhoom 2 (2006)

One of the best movie franchises in Bollywood is the film series Dhoom which started in 2004. Hrithik Roshan played the role of the anti-hero in the second installment of this franchise. This was his first film debut as a villain on the big screen. Produced by Raj Films, the action thriller is directed by Sanjay Gadhvi. Hrithik shared the screen with actors like Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Bipasha Basu, and Uday Chopra in the film. It was the first major Hindi film to be shot in Brazil. Roshan won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for the third time for this role.

Roshan lost 5.4 kg weight for the perfection of this character. He also took up skateboarding, sand surfing, snowboarding, and rollerblading just for this film.

The movie became the highest-grossing Indian film by grossing USD19 million, a record the movie held for two consecutive years.

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Jodhaa Akbar (2008)

This movie directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar is a great masterpiece of the Aishwarya and Hrithik duo. The epic film is set in the 16th century Mughal Empire, where a political marriage takes place between the Muslim emperor Akbar and the Hindu princess Jodha Bai of Amber.

Roshan learned sword-fighting, horse riding, and the Urdu language especially to work on this historical romantic drama.

The British Film Institute included the film in their "10 Greatest Bollywood Films of the 21st Century" list. As of 2020, the film's gross has touched the figure of USD33 million worldwide. His role as Samrat Akbar in this film earned Roshan the Filmfare Best Actor Award for the fourth time. Roshan also won the Golden Minbar International Film Festival, International Indian Film Academy Awards, Producers Guild Film Awards, Screen Awards, and Stardust Awards Star of the Year Award for this role.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

Arjun, Kabir, and Imran, three childhood friends, reunite for a long tour. Although the first part of the journey is filled with laughter and romance, it gradually takes a dangerous turn.

This is the story of the movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, directed by Zoya Akhtar. Bandhu Road is a comedy-drama film with Hrithik's co-starring Katrina Kaif, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, and Kalki Koechlin. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under Excel Entertainment, the film marks Hrithik Roshan's playback singing debut. In the film, Roshan recorded the song "Senorita" with Deol, Farhan Akhtar, and Spanish musician Maria del Mar Fernandez. His role as an agitated workaholic in the movie was well-received by the audience and critics alike.

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The film grossed USD 19 million worldwide, surpassing the gross record of another Roshan blockbuster, Dhoom 2. Roshan won the Stardust Award for Best Actor in a Drama for this role.

Bottom Line

These 5 best movies of Hrithik Roshan played a pivotal role in the growth of his film career. Once there was a six-year-old boy who couldn't speak properly due to stuttering. Now the whole world is crazy to listen to his filmy dialogues. He is one of the miniature sculptures of "Bollywood Legends" installed in the UK. Hrithik is the 5th Indian actor to have a life-size wax figure installed at Madame Tussauds in London.

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Today on January 10, this hero turned 49 years old. Lots of love to him on this occasion and best wishes for more great films.