Hrithik takes up smoking!

 

The actor states that the cigarettes are for a purely professional reason, helping him prepare for his role in upcoming flick, Guzaarish.  Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who insists that his actors get under the skin of their characters, also ordered Hrithik to lose some muscle and put on some weight around the middle for his role as a paralysed man.

 

However the actor has firmly stated that he is not addicted and will give up the cancer sticks on May 21st, the release date for Kites.

 

The actor also has to juggle fitness demands with director Zoya Akhtar who wants him to put on five kilos of muscle so he can start shooting for Running with the Bulls.  The perfectionist is determined to get back in shape and will be employing all his willpower over the next few days to get through the workouts and diets.