Inside Jackson Wang's dinner party with Hrithik Roshan, don't miss Rakesh Roshan's heartwarming blessings
Global sensation and GOT7 member Jackson Wang officially touched down in Mumbai, India, on June 10, 2025. This marked the beginning of his week-long stay to promote his upcoming studio album MAGIC MAN 2. But even before his promotional calendar kicked off, the singer made headlines for something more personal: a warm reunion with Hrithik Roshan and his family.
Roshan family welcomes Jackson with open arms
What was previously hinted by insiders has now been confirmed through social media. Veteran filmmaker Rakesh Roshan took to Instagram to share a group photo from a family dinner. It shows Jackson Wang with the Roshan family.
In the image, Jackson is seen affectionately side-hugging Pinkie Roshan, with his other hand resting on Hrithik Roshan's back. Rakesh Roshan and Kamal Shah are also present in the picture. The post was captioned, 'Jackson welcome & god bless,' highlighting the family's warmth toward the artist.
Moreover, Anu Ranjan also shared a picture with Hrithik, Rakesh Roshan, and Jackson, calling it, 'One for the memory box for sure.' The meet-up adds another chapter to their growing friendship. It first bloomed when Jackson visited India for Lollapalooza 2023 and spent time with the Roshans.
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