Actor Hrithik Roshan surprised many when it was announced on Friday that he will debut as a director with the popular superhero franchise’s next instalment, Krrish 4. His dad, Rakesh Roshan, who incidentally also turned to filmmaking after pursuing acting, directed the first three films. But that aside, it should come as no surprise that Hrithik eventually decided to direct because the hints were there all along.
(Also Read: Krrish 4 officially announced with Hrithik Roshan making directorial debut; Rakesh Roshan, Aditya Chopra to co-produce ) Working with Rakesh Roshan as an AD Hrithik began his career in the film industry not as an actor but behind the scenes as an assistant director to his dad, Rakesh. As a 17-year-old, he assisted Rakesh on the Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan-starrer Karan Arjun. A post shared by Hrithik Roshan (@hrithikroshan) 25 years ago in 2000, when it was time for him to make his acting debut with Kaho Naa.
..Pyaar Hai , Hrithik was as invested behind the screen.
He even admitted on the Netflix docu-series The Roshans that he sat at the editing table to ensure the film was perfect. Shuts down rumours of directing Krrish 2 The first Krrish film was released in 2006 as a spin-off to the 2003 hit Koi..
.Mil Gaya. The superhero character Krrish was a hit, leading to a sequel, Krrish 3, in 2013.
But before it was even known that there would technically be no Krrish 2, rumours were rife that Hrithik would direct it. At a 2012 promotional event for Agneepat.
