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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Hrithik Roshan claimed Kader Khan DELAYED his acting dreams: "He made my life hell'
Before becoming one of Bollywood's most celebrated actors, Hrithik Roshan had to endure a rocky start — and surprisingly, veteran actor-writer Kader Khan played a pivotal role in that struggle. In a candid revelation from an old interview, Hrithik shared how Kader Khan, known for his powerful on-screen presence and commanding voice, once stood in the way of his early acting ambitions. In a revealing throwback interview, Hrithik opened up about a lesser-known chapter from his pre-debut days involving veteran actor and writer Kader Khan. Speaking to film critic Anupama Chopra, Hrithik shared that before he became a Bollywood superstar with Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai , he almost ended up studying special effects due to his father's concerns. 'My father, having faced a lot of struggles as an actor, warned me. He said, 'You must have something to fall back on,'' Hrithik recalled. That's when Kader Khan entered the picture and 'made my life hell,' Hrithik said with a chuckle. He recounted how Khan convinced Rakesh to send Hrithik to Bhagubhai Polytechnic College to learn how to fix appliances, advice that temporarily derailed his acting dreams. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You - See Tips Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo A Confused Start to his Career Narrating the humorous turn of events, Hrithik said, 'My dad came home and said, 'You have to do this. Bhagubhai.' I was like, 'What is Bhagubhai?' He said, 'It's a Polytechnic College. When you come out, you will be able to fix an AC, fix a fridge.'' While Hrithik was passionate about acting, the pressure to pursue a "real" career led to a confusing phase. It was a time of doubt, with family expectations clashing against his passion for cinema. Post-Debut Struggles and Self-Doubt Despite Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai making Hrithik an overnight sensation, the road wasn't smooth. Several flops followed, leaving him emotionally shaken. Actress Ameesha Patel , his co-star, recalled on Siddharth Kannan's show how Hrithik felt disheartened. 'He said to me, 'You gave Gadar, and I'm giving flops,'' she remembered. Ameesha, however, told him not to lose hope, as success in the film industry is often cyclical. And she was right, Hrithik soon bounced back with films like Koi Mil Gaya, Dhoom 2, and Jodha Akbar. Sussanne Khan Gets Candid About Motherhood's Power Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India.com
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor once begged in front of mosque, was tortured by his stepfather, was made a star by Dilip Kumar, worked with Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, died in..
The Bollywood industry is a vast space — from actors to comedians, one will find everything. Today, we will discuss this one person from the B-town industry who faced major struggles in his life. However, after a huge U-turn, this actor became one of the biggest names in the industry. While today he is not with us, fans remember him with all the love and affection. He started his career in 1973, and through the years, he became a part of hit movies such as Himmatwala, Coolie No. 1, Aankhen, Raja Babu and more. He shared screen space with Govinda, Amitabh Bachchan and many others. Not just that, one name that played an essential role in making this man a hero was Dilip Kumar. After all the cues, if you are wondering who we are talking about, then let us tell you this legendary actor is none other than the late star Kader Khan. Kader Khan's story started when he was born on October 22, 1937, in Afghanistan. His father was from Kandahar and his mother, Iqbal Begum, was a British Indian. Kader Khan was born into a family of eight. In search of better opportunities, the family moved to Mumbai, where they started their lives in Kamathipura. Kader pursued his studies and became a civil engineer, and even taught at M. H. Saboo Siddik College of Engineering in Byculla as a professor of civil engineering. Did you know that despite having a good degree, Kader Khan's family faced financial difficulties? In an interview, the late actor opened up about the difficulties he and his family faced due to financial struggles. Reports suggest that the financial crisis caused disturbances between his parents, and eventually, they parted ways. Later, the actor's mother was forcibly remarried by her relatives. Kader Khan's life took a difficult turn after his mother's second marriage, as his stepfather mistreated him and frequently made him walk 10 kilometres to earn money. Many media reports even suggested that Kader's family could only afford to eat meals once every three days, leaving them hungry for the rest. A frustrated Kader buried himself in books after his mother told him to study hard and make a life for himself. Kader always had an interest in theatre. While performing in a play, comedian Agha noticed his talent and recommended him to actor Dilip Kumar. Impressed by Kader, Dilip Kumar immediately signed him for his next films, Sagina and Bairaag, marking the beginning of the comedian's career. Kader Khan remained active in films until 2015. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2018 due to supranuclear palsy, a progressive neurological disorder.
