‘Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai': Was shocked when dad said he's making it with me, says Hrithik

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan recalls feeling stunned when his father, Rakesh Roshan, told him he would be making "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai" with him as he believed it was being written for top stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. Directed by Rakesh Roshan, the 2000 blockbuster marked Hrithik's sensational debut 25 years ago. Now, in celebration of his silver jubilee in the film industry, the film is being re-released in theatres. A special fan screening on Thursday evening by Radio Nasha brought fans from across the country together to witness the blockbuster film, which also featured Ameesha Patel.

During an interactive session, Hrithik reminisced about the film's casting. Hrithik, who had served as an assistant director on Rakesh Roshan's "King Uncle", "Karan Arjun" and "Koyla", had been discussing the film's story with his father when he was writing the story. Midway during the process, Hrithik said he told his father that none of the actors would fit the role. It was then that Rakesh Roshan told him that the film was for him. "It was a shock when my dad said he's making this film with me. We were sitting and discussing a story which was supposedly for some actor out there

. There was Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan. So, I thought this story is being made for one of them. And halfway through it, I started to complain. "I said, papa, ‘It's not going to suit all these stars. I've seen them do all of this in their first films,' and he said, ‘Shut up. I'm making this film with you.' So yeah, it was a bit of a shock," he said. Hrithik, who turned 51 on Friday, said he went to his room, thinking how he would pull it off. "He (Rakesh Roshan) came, knocked on the door and said, ‘What happened?' I said nothing.

Then he said, ‘Be ready in four months.' I told him, ‘Give me six.' And that's how it started,” Hrithik recalled. Now 25 years later, Hrithik admitted that he was sceptical about the film's re-release, joking that he hoped no one would watch it again. “I'm going to be judged again. I hope you like it. But you will watch the film after 25 years and might be like, ‘What were we thinking?' I hope you don't change your mind about how you feel about me after watching.” “I was hoping no one saw the film again because 'poll kabhi bhi khul sakti hai.' But I'm here for you guys. I'm going to celebrate you and your love,” he said.

"Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai" featured Hrithik in double role. It follows Rohit, a singer who falls for Sonia (Patel) but is murdered after witnessing a crime. After she moves to New Zealand, she meets Raj, Rohit's lookalike. The two team up to uncover the truth behind Raj's murder. — AP