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Apparently, Hrithik Roshan is drowning his sorrows in alcohol to get over the current turmoil in his personal life

By Vickey Lalwani

Posted On Friday, June 12, 2009 at 02:08:11 AM

Barbara Mori and Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan has always maintained that he is a teetotaler. But is that really the truth about the image-conscious star? We hear that Hrithik has hit the bottle recently, and in a big way, to cope with the current emotional turbulence in his life.

According to our top source from the industry, he has turned to alcohol as a crutch due to recent differences with his father Rakesh Roshan and his alleged closeness to his Kites's co-star Barbara Mori.

Another source confirmed that Hrithik has taken to guzzling generous amounts these days. He said, "Hrithik even came to Karan Johar's recent birthday bash after having a few pegs. People were talking about this at the party. Hrithik looked like he was in high spirits and later even danced on one of the tables. But, this is a recent development. He always came across as a teetotaler. Maybe now he wants to break free. It could simply be an outburst and it could happen to anybody."

A third source, a reputed director who is close to Hrithik, stood up for the actor. He said, "I haven't heard that Hrithik has hit the bottle. Hrithik does have his share of drinks. He is not a teetotaler. He does drink at functions and parties."

Rakesh Roshan was nonplussed, "Hrithik is a responsible boy who knows himself very well. Even I drink, so what's the big deal."

In early 2007, Mumbai Mirror was the first to break yet another misconception about Hrithik. A paanwala in Juhu had disclosed that Hrithik buys his quota of cigarettes quite regularly from his shop.