Interviews of Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan is fresh from his new action packed ad for Cinthol. The ad comes at a time when he is nursing a injured knee and the actor claims to have done more stunts for the ad than in the movie Dhoom. He also speaks to us about his future projects.

How did you decide on doing the Cinthol ad?
Cinthol has always been about the energy. Its philosophy - don't stop regardless of the barriers - is very close to my heart. As long as there's movement there's progress. That's what the ad was about. And I went with that flow. Cinthol is being relaunched with my ad. The ad film is bigger than Dhoom 2.

In what way?
There was more action in the Cinthol ad than in Dhoom 2. It was so much fun. I did kayaking, free-running, bungee jumping, mountain climbing, mountain biking, diving into the ocean from the mountain and rugby...all crammed into one ad.

All this with a bad knee?
Well, they say adversity is the mother of all inventions. So I've found a way. Adversity could also be the mother of all further adversities. Ha. It gave me a chance to heal myself by my own formula. I'm doing all it takes.

After being ultra-choosy for so long you've decided to work extensively?
So far this year I've said yes only to Anurag Basu's Kites which he's making for my dad. But yes, in my mind I've green-signaled a lot more work. Actually, I've always been game for more work. I've never been in a position to lay down pre-conditions. My basic criterion is that I should be excited about the films I agree to do. And then those films should be completed within the stipulated time so that I'd have the time and freedom to take up more assignments.

What about the rumours of serious leg injuries during Jodhaa Akbar?
This is one of those false stories that have gained credence only because I've kept quiet. Let me state once and for all that the injuries did not happen during Jodhaa Akbar. My right knee has been facing a battering from the time I started training for Krissh. It was an ongoing process since 2004. The knee was crying for a break that I did not give it. We sometimes, forget how human we are. We start looking at ourselves as heroes immune to injury and pain. That's stupid. I've learnt it the hard way. Hopefully, I'll be fully cured soon, and I'll be back in action knee-down. I am a very physical person. When I see the outdoors, I just want to run.

Here is an exclusive tit bit about Hrithik Roshan's next film with papa Rakesh Roshan. With Krissh 2 in the pre production stage, Rakesh Roshan has already planned another film with son, Hrithik.

Hrithik who is fresh with the success of Jodha Akbar will star alongside top Latin actress Barbara Mori in Rakesh Roshan's next film that is tentaively titled "Kites".

"The girl's role is extremely bold. Actually, we have decided to cast someone international because that's the personality and profile of the leading lady in my film," Anurag Basu, who will direct the film, was quoted as saying.

Several names had been put forward for the leading lady's role. Apparently, Rakesh Roshan, who is very close to Anil Kapoor and quite fond of Anil's daughter Sonam, wanted to cast her.

Pic : Hrithik Roshan With Barbara Mori In Kites

Sonam, who is conscious of her conservative image, excused herself because the role required the girl to get 'seriously sexy with Hrithik.

The film is also starring Kangana Ranaut while Rajesh Roshan will score the music for it. The remaining cast and credits are currently being finalised in Mumbai and Los Angeles. "Kites" is to be shot in New Mexico, Las Vegas and Los Angeles in the US.

Rakesh Roshan signs the top Latin actress Barbara Mori as the leading lady of his upcoming film KITES opposite Hrithik Roshan.

The film also stars Kangana Ranaut and is set to be directed by Anurag Basu along with the amazing musical composition by Rajesh Roshan. The remaining cast and credits are currently being finalized. The casting is taking place in Bombay and Los Angeles.

KITES is to be shot in New Mexico, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The film is yet another Film Kraft Production's presentation and is scheduled to go into production by the end of July 2008.