Did You Know Hrithik Roshan Used To Lock Himself In Bathroom Because Of His Stutter?
Hrithik Roshan's father and renowned director, Rakesh Roshan, shared some emotional insights into his son’s battle with stammering
In a candid revelation, actor Hrithik Roshan’s father and renowned director, Rakesh Roshan, shared some emotional insights into his son’s battle with stammering. In an interview with news agency ANI, Rakesh opened up about how Hrithik, despite being an intelligent and well-educated child, faced significant challenges with speech. One particularly poignant memory for Rakesh was when Hrithik struggled to say “Thank you, Dubai” during an event, getting stuck on the initial sound of D.
Rakesh, deeply empathetic to his son’s struggles, recalls how Hrithik was often frustrated by his speech impediment. “He wanted to say so many things but couldn’t. It used to hurt me to see him hold himself back,” Rakesh confessed. One memorable incident saw Hrithik locking himself in the bathroom in an attempt to master the two simple words. He wanted to say them so badly, but his stammer made it feel nearly impossible. Hrithik’s determination was palpable he worked tirelessly, repeating the phrase over and over until he could pronounce it clearly.
Hrithik’s commitment to overcoming his stammering was no less than inspiring. According to his father, Hrithik would wake up early every morning and practice for an hour, reading newspapers in English, Hindi, and Urdu to improve his fluency. This daily ritual, along with relentless practice, gradually helped him overcome his stammer, and he hasn’t struggled with it for the past 12 to 14 years.
The actor himself has spoken in previous interviews about the difficulties he faced as a child dealing with stammering, particularly during school. However, his perseverance paid off, and today, Hrithik is known for his powerful dialogue delivery on screen.
Apart from his personal growth, Hrithik and Rakesh have also shared a successful professional journey, collaborating on major films such as Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (2000), Koi Mil Gaya (2003), and the Krrish series. Recently, the father-son duo, along with Hrithik’s uncle Rajesh Roshan, featured in the Netflix docu-series The Roshans, which gives a glimpse into their lives across three generations in the film industry.
Looking ahead, Hrithik is all set to star in War 2, releasing on August 14. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film will also feature Jr NTR, further cementing Hrithik’s place as one of Bollywood’s leading actors.
First Published: March 19, 2025 1:03 PM
