Hrithik Roshan Exclusive Interview | Fighter | Anupama Chopra | Film Companion

Hrithik Roshan, in an exclusive interview with Anupama Chopra talks about all things Fighter. He breaks down a couple of scenes from the latest Siddharth Anand directorial, talks about his apprehensions on being a STAR before being an ACTOR, and his love for the packaging process of a film i.e direction, camera work and screenplay. He hints on starting his next, War 2 very very soon, and delves candidly into the ways and means by which he celebrates his successes.
#HrithikRoshan #Fighter
00:00 - Hrithik Roshan speaks exclusively to Film Companion
00:34 - The peace & the high after a film’s release
04:35 - "I would fly as an actor if I didn’t have the burden to be a star"/"Stardom is a gift & a responsibility"
07:33 - Breaking down scenes & Patty from Fighter
11:56 - On being the actor submitting to the director
14:48 - Bringing sincerity in his eyes for Patty
16:44 - Serious VS Sexy
20:42 - "I’ve studied my face, it’s my product!"
24:15 - Hrithik won’t agree to...
28:44 - Hrithik Roshan, the assistant director
33:48 - Will Hrithik ever direct a film?
37:30 - The tonality of Fighter
39:31 - How does Hrithik choose his films?
44:28 - From Fighter to War 2
45:27 - The "bad things" that Hrithik indulges in
51:55 - "Once you identify your paagalpan..."
53:08 - Hrithik’s love language
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[@user-pm6pl6zj4b]

" I would fly as an actor if I did not have the burden of being the star. " - what a line !!

[@dreamsunlimited5400]

This is why he is the Best⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️😎

[@iamPrinceK]

Sad but true 😔

[@Sanjeevkumar-xo3no]

Yes true manoj Bajpayye for eg. He is doing phenomenal work as an actor.

[@DharmendraSingh-yt1ob]

What does it mean can you explain it to me

[@mandaroncondlima2832]

I wish he would. He's a way better actor than just a pretty face. Love him ❤

[@VishalAgnihotriX]

So much grace and humility. He truly is the last superstar of his kind.

[@Gayguh]

Rk is the last super star

[@nileshsharma5721]

​@@Gayguh Hr Rk Sk Ak Ak SRK

[@user-fw3jy3ef2m]

Hr & RK last superstar. Don't compare srk with hrx. Hrx & Rk are far better then srk​@@nileshsharma5721

[@raazays1]

He is Authentic, Real, Empathetic, Articulate and most importantly non- corruptable. Hrithik is Purity. Like gold that gets its pureness from intense heat, he seeks pureness through the things that we think are endgoal.

[@TheDebayan]

What an interview...all class. No personal attack, No abysmal discussion its an absolute delight to watch.

[@RoshanKumar-wj9vo]

Hrithik's interview are too generous - He explains and answers every question so deeply and honestly 💓

[@rishiraaj.580]

He is not maas actor. 80% Indians don't connect with him. He should work in Hollywood Films. 👍

[@rishiraaj.580]

He looks Angrez Not Indian. 😕

[@SUSHANTKUMARRrr]

​@@rishiraaj.580to mat dekh ,jake sarook ,selmon ki picture dekh ,wo Aaj se nhi apne debut movie se Aisa hi hai ,usko ghanta pharak nhi padta

[@pallavi31dec]

So nice to see someone so good looking, aware of his flaws, and yet also aware that there is more to the art than just money, fame, looks, etc.

[@orkoprobhobhaduri7344]

True

[@nileshsharma5721]

❤❤

[@rahoolmukherjee]

These interviews are the part of their "performances" where they merely perform the role of their own persona...in essence....he was playing Hritik Roshon this interview....reality is ...they don't have the acumen to be an actor!!!!!

[@jaykay304]

Although Hrithik Roshan is the best actor of the past 25 years some of his superb movies have not always got the box office glory that they deserved like; Lakshaya, Agneepath, Bang Bang, Kaabil, Guzaarish, Super 30, Vikram Vedha they all deserved to be bigger hits!

[@prathamprakash6098]

What are you on?? 😂 Bang Bang, Agneepath , Super 30 were box office hits😅

[@mohak42]

​@@prathamprakash6098but his best film in terms of acting was according to me guzaarish

[@chiragsharma5594]

Agneepath kaabil super 30 were box office hits. Agneepath was mind-blowing . Lakshay is a cult

[@jaykay304]

@@chiragsharma5594 I’m a big Hrithik fan but I also follow Box Office Reports closely. Although they were all “Hits” they were not blockbusters. You have to assess the Budget vs Net collections. Despite being superb movies they didn’t earn as much. I believe Super 30 was probably the biggest hit from a percentage perspective.

[@chiragsharma5594]

@@jaykay304 all of them earned more than budget with just box office , digital and music rights add another half of box office so it's a huge profit. All of them were money making machines. All of them had great music. Digital and musical rights sold for a staggering amount

[@akansha.chauhan8]

This is probably the first time I have heard an actor confess about him studying his face for years and knowing how to light it up as and when needed. The dedication of this level is unheard of. I don't think one could have even considered it important enough to acknowledge it and talk about it. Hrithik is truly one of a kind. He deserves much more appreciation than he receives. Much much more.

[@punyabratadutta3184]

Hrithik is one of the most self aware and sincere star I think.. He knows the business, the dilema. In ZNMD, he was at his best.

[@srinivasmvd7406]

I assume you haven’t seen guzaarish kites Fiza agneepath?

[@IddiMutaru-fr3sg]

I wish in my life one day I will meet this great man am from Africa GHANA🇬🇭

[@AashishBist_94]

Indian Film Industry Is Lucky To Have A Superstar Like HRITHIK ROSHAN Who Doesn't Take The Safe Side And Does Experimental Roles And Movies! That Is A Superstar For Me When You Can Do Experimental Movies. You Are Not A Superstar If You Are Scared And Doing What Audience Wants!

[@user-pl7xf2ji2l]

This man is not just an actor - HE HAS MANY MORE LAYERS TO HIS PERSONALITY. And he’s comfortable also in his skin, so who we are to change him. :)

[@abhigcek]

Hrithik the gem of bollywood.star word is less for him and he is in a parallel universe in terms of stardom,acting,looks...wowwwww.... love you Hrithik!!!

[@AshishKumar-ui9wy]

Sir, you were awesome in fighter ❤️ And very excited for War2 🎉 HR X NTR🔥🔥🔥

[@shubinshetty998]

😂😂😂😂ntr body double actor 😂😂😂😂

[@karnapraneeth430]

Mg Ra ​@@shubinshetty998

[@davidmr48]

​@@shubinshetty998Don't be so funny just ek baar villain banke aane do WAR 2 pe phir dekhna aur sun raha hoon uske character bohot dangerous strongest badass ruthless darky scary Villain hoga THE DARK DEVIL 😈

[@apukk6511]

💚💚💚💚💚💚Everyone's crush is Hrithik Roshan Sir💚💚💚💚🌍💚💚💚💚.

[@nikhil_jadhav]

Today I got to know how amazing person Hritik is, he's just like us, dealing with same issues and depth in life. He' s so authentic in this interview. I really hope to see his artistic movies in future.

[@Android_gamerzz24]

Yesterday I watched Fighter, pure goosebumps ❤. Hrithik sir my childhood super hero ❤❤

[@hiteshk1]

"The problem with the world is idiots are full of confidence and wise men are full of doubt." Seeing Hrithik full of doubt breaks my heart. I would love to see his directorial movies and his produced films as much as I love to see him on screen. Please make movies YOU want to make or see.

[@shreyaseemukherjee4392]

People who understood the interview know what an evolved person he is.. sometimes I feel he doesn't get his due bcz of his looks.. In an alternate universe, if he was not as good looking, people would've seen more than just ogling at his six pack. He's not superficial. He's deep. And that's why he can act through his eyes.

[@hoasendao1970]

Most humble and genuine actor

[@plucky5555]

Watched the full interview.. This man is just so honest and charming and down to earth ✨

[@sarangbaag9982]

The greatest superstar actor indian cinema has ever witnessed 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ajaymanchester8746]

R u sure ???

[@bruhitssoboring]

@@ajaymanchester8746 yes

[@9xravan736]

Sorry sir aap hai 😂😂​@@ajaymanchester8746

[@aseemanandasahu]

@@ajaymanchester8746 Without any doubt, Yes.

[@starsimvidz]

@@aseemanandasahu the delusion....all of these "superstar actors" from india suck.

[@HrithikGaurav]

He is legend of Indian cinema no ego no bad behaviour so humble he is god bless you Hrithik sir 😇

[@12345698662]

Goddess

[@hrajatdiwakar1093]

It takes courage to say bad things about oneself.And he do it with such a grace and acceptance. Very rare ❤

[@anand.chaudhari]

53:30 The reply ❤ HR is definitely a phenomenon.

[@drrajstravelphotography]

agree

[@brightwelllamin]

The beat to crack the Saachi 'PLEASE' Scene. ' To be a child at rock bottom' I get it. OMG, I felt it. Thank You for that Scene and this explanation.

[@gauravsharma7235]

He responded to the criticism so so gracefully... I was already a fan of him but after this interview and that answer, I am sold forever. ❤

[@vijetha2023]

I am from Bangalore. I went on holiday to Bombay in the year 2000. That era was the time of khans. Kaho na pyaar hai had just been released. I was in 6th standard. One of my dad's friends asked me who is your favourite actor, do you like Shahrukh or Salman or Amir or Saif. I just straight away said Hrithik Roshan. I was so star struck seeing Hrithik. He was my first crush 🥰❤

[@Urtravelcompanion]

Looooovvvvvvve Hrithik !! I only went to Fighter just to see him !! He’s amazing ❤Greek God !!

[@greensky9236]

Absolutely loved fighter! I’m glad I didn’t see her review before going to the theatre today. What a treat! Love you Hrithik! Superb performance ❤

[@happeningjayee]

I think Fighter is the best ever movie of bollywood- ever made.... Eagerly awaiting for the next😊.

[@EnthusiasticDaisy-ws1xz]

I personally believe the same. The best action flick. You’d think with budget constraints the vfx and jet maneuvers wouldn’t be so great, but man was I wrong. I’m happy that I was wrong.

[@SASWATISARKAR006]

I agree 💯

[@dreamsunlimited5400]

Hrithik is a delight to listen total wisdom, never seen any honest actor like him ⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️waiting for the next movies

[@jayparekh]

This is one of those few interviews where the actor is NOT acting in the interview!! Respect for Hrithik just grows every time I see his genuineness and authenticity as a human! No matter what kind of movies he’s a part of in future, this respect for him will stay forever!

[@madhurishikrishnan2941]

Hrithik is only one who is down to earth and honest even after such discrimination against him. I still don’t understand why he is not Number 1???what else he is expected to have??pity on Bollywood 😢😢

[@mandaroncondlima2832]

Few of his projects did not do him any justice because they've focused only on his image.

[@a3zax007]

itna smart and handsome hone ke baad bhi he comes across has such a grounded human being 👍🏻👍🏻

[@GayatriSingh1]

I watched the movie with my family and friends and we all LOVED it. Amazing aerial sequences, intense air battles, good songs, and an amazing cast!! It had everything that makes the movie entertaining. Great Job!!

[@tashidhundup1201]

Hi Hrithik, I watch all Bollywood movies . I don’t care which actor and actress. I heard from many people saying same things that, Why HRITHIK ROSHAN is making movie very few.? Very honestly ! You are the Best of the best actor 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. So far there is not any actor not even close to you when we look from any side actor satisfaction. We all knows life is very short it will go like dream. Hrithik you are one of the king of Bollywood film industry. This is your roaring time. You must enjoy it and let’s enjoy your fan also. Good luck all the time

[@TheDramaNotes]

I'm never disappointed with an Anupama interview. She has a way of making her interviewees comfortable so that they're willing to speak openly with her.

[@abhinandansarkar6597]

I believe this could have been a great headline for the interview I have studied my face, it's my product

[@neekeearamen8885]

Fighter is one of the best movies of Hrithik . I loved the movie and the actors in Fighter Well done 🎉

[@Sky_infy]

It's always great to hear Hrithik. Anything he makes I am up for it, always. The way he thinks and process, that's exciting. He is so deep with himself

[@chacheB]

From Kerala- Jus saw Fighter last day second show just bcoz i like admire and respect HR, n jus for to watch him and my love token to him saw it , climax fight script was a ameteurish but other air fight n technical , performence n AK , HR, DP chemistry was good.

[@manansinghal4491]

Brilliant Interview by Anupama Chopra and quite honest answers by Hrithik. Glad I could meet Hrithik in person during his Lakshaya shooting in Dehradun, 20 years back....still reminiscing my fan boy moment.

[@diptajitdas8618]

Sir I love u so much I am mad for your war 2

[@smasum1]

Hritik is all all-class ❤

[@jayaramabbaraju7489]

One of the best actors, dancer and humble human being in the world .🙏💐👏

[@mahabubajannathashi1199]

HR is the Best Actor in Bollywood 😤♥️

[@prithvithehazard]

Undoubtedly ⚡

[@prithvithehazard]

@@zhqm21 never

[@mohammadmozahid9380]

Kya fayda theatre mai 10 log bhi nahi hain 😂😂😂

[@piyushprateek8446]

​@@mohammadmozahid9380 India ki maximum audience ko Race 3 Pathaan aur Dabangg jaisi cheap movies pasand aati hai.😂 Fighter,Lakshya,Swadesh, Guzarish jaisi cult classics nhi.India ki audience gawar hai

[@mahabubajannathashi1199]

@@PravinKulkarni-gy3ro Hrithik is 1000 X better in looks talent acting and dancing than srk. Khudko king bolne wala buddhe kaha ka king hai

[@dr.gwendorsey9050]

Hrithik, I loved Fighter and War 1, a fantastic artist and dancer smile. Much success with your next project War 2

[@aryastark111]

My first crush❤❤i was a 10yr old when kaho na pyar hai came out.since then im in love with HR.❤

[@glitterkitty1979]

Phenomenal interview! This man is as deep as the ocean, a proper philosopher. He's incredible! ❤❤❤❤

[@chacheB]

" I would fly as an actor if I did not have the burden of being the star. " - what a line !! All people, kindly see the last 5 movies of Megastar Mammootty of Malayalam.

[@RY-fe3rt]

Great interview! Hrithik's soul is always in the right place. That's what makes him so watchable. The packaging definitely doesn't hurt either, as much as he may downplay it. They're called leading man looks for a reason, Hrithik, but we appreciate, admire and respect your humility. Never lose it! PS: OH... MY... ROSH!!! 🤩🤤😉

[@saja2981]

I don’t even know what he’s saying

[@iroadeagle]

Resting heart rate good lesson.

[@abhisician5465]

What a brilliant interview …more love for Hrithik Roshan ❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏

[@Tapash479]

Great interview. Best part was the end where Anu was unfiltered with her opinion and Hrithik accepted that as a constructive criticism.

[@ComeThinkwithMee]

Anupama - This is probably the best best interview I have ever seen. Each answer was real. So deep and so Hrithik’s truth. Like he did not have any mask or any fakeness. What a joy to hear him speak.

[@Createyourjoy111]

He’s won the most important game there ever was - inner peace no matter the high or lows! ✨ he exemplifies what it means to be human - owning our limitations and honing our craft till our last breath. 🥹

[@Charismatic8482]

Fabulous Interview. Fabulous Man. So much to learn from him and so much to learn from the way "He" looks at life, at adoration and at criticism. Leaving here truly inspired.❤

[@zabeebjunaina9529]

Love you Hrithik..man with great talent. Mashallah

[@EpicFlicks189e7]

41:10 this man is a living legend🫡

[@binsiafaris]

Hrithik roshan ‘s fighter movie is my favourite and his cameo in tiger 3 and war is also my favourite

[@RohitSharma-gi7fh]

Kuch Naa keh kr Bhi, Bohat kuch keh jaana . . " HRITHIK'S EYES AND EXPRESSIONS . . I Just Can't Define & No Words . . . . !!!! 👏👏❤❤👏👏

[@garimachoudhary5505]

One and only Industry crush since 24 years now ❤

[@saiprasannakumarpanguluri8752]

The sheer honesty and grace in this one! Hats off to both of you. We need more of these.

[@geishaultra]

14:53 when he said please to saachi… i was unwell. scene can make grown men wail like wee babies. brokeeee meeee

[@rafiazaman9216]

Thanks Ma'am for having the interview despite you being one of the critics. This shows you really like HR as an actor. No more complain to you - thank you!

[@sunilsawant4542]

Every Hrithik movie is a leap in terms of film making plus the variety he brings is unmatachable. Also good that he said drugs are bad.

[@abtgraphy5119]

Fighter is the best action movie of india Masterpiece 💙

[@niladharmen1]

The best movie to watch from Bollywood! First awesome airtight movie! No faltu moment in the movie! Real and very touching movie! No one can do better job than Hritik! Very hard working actor! ❤❤

[@rajnirani7772]

Before I move on to some other work, I must say that I was constantly nodding when Hrithik was elaborating his answers. For the last few films, I've just started to like him more as an actor. Earlier, I was not aware of his passion, his love for behind the scenes work and also his take on certain things like looks, rationale of having particular scene, etc. But now, I admire his grace, his talent and his intelligence. Having said this, I want to see Hrithik in more films which is not so high-octane and tentpole movies. I just want to see him as actor and nothing more. Anupama, all love to you for prodding him with good questions!

[@mightymochi6320]

I got into bollywood movies recently since the release of RRR. Fighter was my first movie I saw in US theaters and I really enjoyed it. It's obviously not at the same technical level as Top Gun: Maverick, but it still has good action, nice dance scenes, and a lot of heart. I'm a fan of every Siddharth movie I've seen so far. Bollywood definitely knows how to have a good time. Not everything has to be so serious.

[@dreamsunlimited5400]

HR IS NOT JUST A LEGEND OF CINEMA, HE IS AT THE SAME TIME AMAZING HUMAN BEING. HE IS JUST PHENOMENAL ⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️😎

[@goodygoody1911]

I loved him in Fighter

[@sujalbaraiya7538]

Last superstar in Bollywood 💯🔥

[@NidhiSingh-hq4vz]

He is all ❤ the way he talks and makes so much sense .

[@aarambh3616]

Hrithik should do a film which no one is expecting from him. Give audience somethig new which they never saw from him.

[@agnivadastidar6035]

But besides us who wants to see Hrithik experiment with unique movies, would mass audience like it? See what happened with Guzaarish. It failed miserably in Box Office. This says about our audience's taste and mentality. 😑

[@kamalthakur9756]

Just One Film He Need 1000 Crore And Then The World Will Wait To See Him Next . Movie Ki Hype Nhi Hai Vrna Sahi Bata Rha Huu Kisi Movie Ka Record Nhi Bachta ❤ Hrithik Is Emotion & Best Actor Of Bollywood 🤜 Whether Anyone Convinced Or Not I Don't Care 😌 Hrithik Is Best Best Bestest ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anandmohod3589]

WAR 2 Hai na 💪🔥

[@anitamohabir7944]

Agreed 100❤ percent! Best of the best!❤

[@julisaha1720]

Chintaaa mat karo bro just wait for War 2 2000 cr wwboc minimum 😂❤️‍🔥 sabbb movie ka record tuteeee gaaa mark my words 💀❤️‍🔥

[@triniromero6142]

He had great actors with him in this film . FIGHTER

[@sanjanamuthe3192]

Bare chested in Jodhaa Akbar...the sword fighting practice scene!! My favorite 😍

[@user-ko4ki7yz9z]

Great interview, Hrithik was soo humble and honest ,well done to both of them,more respect to him as an artist,he seems so genuine and down to earth ❤

[@amitanarthe4542]

These days very few people have the depth he has..every reply is measured and thoughtful..As an admirer of his work and attitude towards life, just want him to do work that pacifies his soul rather than running in the box office race...he still has lots to offer as an actor...

[@Zaheera-em4ix]

A versatile actor and a genuine duy he really is the full package ❤

[@user-rk7pl7fm3h]

Love u dear Dugu 😘 💖 . You r so heartwarming like your acting . My Good wishes with u, in every step u take in ur life ❤

[@dubblh.2168]

This interview was so insightful to a stars life. It’s great to see Hrithak as an ordinary person. Great actor of our generation

[@vishnupradeep7897]

Thanks for bringing this interview❤

[@satyajitnayak3487]

No matter what the box-office collection was , india had never ever have a star like him . Just note it , nowadays people love mass movie like gadar_2 which I am not seen yet so they don't know how good fighter was. So don't worry we still loves him until his fans die.

[@dheeraj009.1]

Jawan Gadar 2 salaar all are masala movies

[@PLS2510]

Favourite scene...all the flying stunts and the conversation between Saachi and Patty!

[@BikramjitsinghAngom]

Hrithik bhai lovely

[@bhaiyajiismile]

😍

[@user-jv7of9tp6g]

I loved "Fighter" and in wait for its Netflix release.... Thanks to SA for making such film. And undoubtedly Hrithik❤ has a God looking appearance. Unfortunately he didnt achieve what does really deserve. However, from the bottom of my heart I wish him the tremendous success. 🌷🥰

[@abhishekhange7777]

Hrithik sir should start a master class about acting , filmmaking and how to get up after a rock botoom❤❤❤❤

[@AnushaKuchibhotla]

He is so well spoken. Such a great interview 🙏

[@adityavarma2614]

The heartthrob of the world even for men, with humility and respect

[@tweetyburd8046]

Aww man he's SUCH a lovely person!

[@Android_gamerzz24]

Fighter pure goosebumps ❤

[@anjalisuresh6552]

Love you so much Hrithik Sir❤

[@prabhualways]

The Fighter is a super movie...Blockbuster movie..

[@gauravmore762]

Saw Fighter 1st day. Hrithik you gave your best.❤❤❤

[@jyotiranibhatjambhe2819]

Loved glancing into his thoughts so very cerebral!! Love him 😊