For 'Vikram Vedha', Hrithik Roshan didn’t just play Vedha but became Vedha embracing the character’s eccentricities and flaws – The massive effort and prep paid off as Hrithik took home the IIFA Award for ‘Best Actor – Male’.
As the audience, critics and fellow-industry mates echo how deserving Hrithik Roshan’s IIFA Best Actor win was, we take a look at the performances over the years that bagged the superstar multiple ‘Best Actor’ awards –
'Kaho Na Pyaar Hai'
Hrithik in his debut film pushed the boundaries by attempting a dual role. Essaying the characters of Raj and Rohit, the superstar made a splash with his very first film that made him an overnight sensation. For his portrayal, Hrithik became the first actor to win both the ‘Best Debut – Male’ and ‘Best Actor’ award.
'Koi Mil Gaya'
A performance that was listed amongst Filmfare’s Top 80 Performances of Bollywood, Hrithik Roshan’s portrayal of Rohit, a developmentally disabled young man, won him awards for ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Best Actor (Critics)’. Critics unanimously praised the superstar’s performance calling Hrithik ‘the turbojet that propels the film to the realm of the extraordinary’.
'Krrish'
Becoming Bollywood’s first and most loved superhero, Hrithik Roshan stepped into the shoes of Krrish. Blood, sweat and tears went into the role as Hrithik travelled to China to train with Tony Ching for the cable work that would be needed to make his character fly. Among the several injuries he sustained during production, Hrithik tore the hamstring in his right leg and broke his thumb and toe.
'Dhoom 2'
For his role as an enigmatic master thief in 'Dhoom 2', Hrithik won an Award for Best Actor. Bored by playing the "good guy", HR was excited to play an anti-hero who lacks heroic attributes, for the first time. For the role, Hrithik underwent intense prep including learning skateboarding, snowboarding, rollerblading and sand surfing.
'Jodhaa Akbar'
Director Ashutosh Gowariker believed Hrithik Roshan possessed the regal bearing and physique required to play the role of a king. For the role, he learned sword-fighting and horse-riding, and also took Urdu lessons. The superstar slipped into the character and stayed there and his performance earned him another Best Actor Award.
'Guzaarish'
Essaying the role of a former magician suffering from quadriplegia, who after years of struggle, files an appeal for euthanasia, Hrithik Roshan won over audiences and critics with his nuanced and heart-touching performance in 'Guzaarish'. He received the Best Actor (Critics) and several nominations for his performance.
'Agneepath'
With 'Agneepath', Hrithik proved that when it comes to reimaging iconic roles no one does it better than him. The superstar deemed Agneepath "the hardest [project] I've ever worked on in my life" owing to the exhaustion he felt while filming. Breathing fire and soul into the role, that some critics mentioned was even better than the original, Ageenpath won Hrithik an Award for Best Actor in a Drama.
'Super 30'
Hrithik Roshan won the ‘Best Actor’ award for his performance in 'Super 30'. Playing the role of Anand Kumar, a mathematics teacher and educator who established an educational program, Hrithik Roshan was heavily praised for his performance and his ability to get under the skin of the character – so much so that even Anand Kumar said no one could essay the role better than Hrithik.
