Hrithik Roshan's heartfelt birthday tribute to father Rakesh Roshan: "From a son and a soldier for life'"

Bollywood's dynamic duo, the father-son powerhouse of the Roshan family, has once again captured the hearts of fans and industry insiders alike. On September 6, the iconic Indian film producer and actor Rakesh Roshan celebrated his 74th birthday, and the occasion was made even more special by a heartfelt birthday wish from his beloved son, Hrithik Roshan.

Hrithik, who is currently immersed in the filming of his upcoming action-packed extravaganza, 'Fighter,' took to Instagram to express his affection and admiration for his father. In a touching post, he shared a candid selfie of himself and his dashing dad, accompanied by words that resonated with deep emotion. 

His caption read, "I know how to be a soldier and a fighter only because of the way I have seen my father live his passions and hardships. Thank you for teaching me something only a few lucky ones get to learn from their fathers. It’s the best thing I got from you. Happy birthday papa ❤️ From a son and a soldier for life!."

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Rakesh Roshan's birthday celebration was nothing short of a star-studded affair, featuring some of his closest friends from the Hindi film industry. The jovial presence of actors Jeetendra and Prem Chopra filled the room with laughter and camaraderie as they joined in the festivities, marking the special day with a delectable cake.

Later in the day, Rakesh Roshan shared a joyous moment captured during the cake-cutting ceremony, surrounded by cherished family members. While Hrithik was unable to be part of the group picture, the frame radiated warmth with the presence of Rakesh Roshan's wife Pinkie Roshan, Rajesh Roshan, Pashmina Roshan, Suranika, and Eshaan Roshan. 

The younger generation was well-represented, with Hrithik's sons, Hrehaan and Hridaan, and his ladylove, Saba Azad, all joining in the celebration. Talking about Hrithik Roshan's professional endevours, he is currently gearing up for his next big release, 'Fighter', an action extravaganza which will star him alongside Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor. 

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