Hollywood actor Ben Affleck gets upset when his children’s personal space is invaded. Suits star Gabriel Macht also wants his children to grow up in a world where the spotlight isn’t on their father. But Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan wants his two sons to tackle everything, the good and bad, that comes with his stardom.
“My fame and my stardom is a part of their lives, whether they like it or not. They better learn to accept it, understand it and use it to their best ability in a way they can contribute back,” Hrithik said, adding that the boys – Hrehaan (10) and Hridhaan (8) – should not be embarrassed by being in the spotlight.
“They don’t have to shy away from the importance that they get for being my sons because that is a gift. They should be proud that their father has worked very hard for it and all the attention that they are getting is a form of love,” claimed the 43-year-old.
Hrithik himself has always put up a brave face in public. In fact, he and his former wife Susanne Khan also maintain cordial terms and spend time together for their children’s sake.
According to the actor, they are trying to shape their sons’ self-worth by doing so. “There will be comparisons on social media. People will be comparing both of them – who looks cuter, who is better. They have to understand what their self-worth is. That will come from daddy, mamma and from all the people who love them,” he said.
As a star, Hrithik realises that giving his children a “normal upbringing” is not something that he can do but he tries to give them a “sense of what that means.”
Hrithik’s tryst with the camera began in his childhood but it was his father Rakesh Roshan’s 2000 directorial Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai that made him an overnight sensation. But his ride in Bollywood has not been smooth throughout. He hit the right notes with films such as Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Lakshya and Koi… Mil Gaya but faced setbacks with Guzaarish and Mohenjo Daro.
Now, Hrithik is looking forward to the release of Kaabil. The film, also backed by his father, will release on January 25. Hrithik claims he likes to challenge himself with his projects, irrespective of their fate at the box office. “I am not here to make money. I am not here to be the best actor in the world. I am here to enjoy myself. I am here to enjoy my life, not only as an actor but as a father, friend and insignificant part of nature,” he said.
