As we celebrate Dhoom 2's 17th anniversary, Hrithik Roshan opens up in an old interview, unveiling the sacrifices behind the iconic coolness. He recounts a grueling 26-hour non-stop shoot for 'Dhoom Again,' confessing to an unusual regimen of binging on ice cubes to maintain a chiseled body. Post-song wrap, he indulged in buckets of chocolates and ice cream, revealing the price paid for creating the timeless charm of Dhoom 2. This revelation adds a new layer to the film's legacy, solidifying its status as the highest-grossing film of 2006 and earning Hrithik the prestigious 'Best Actor' Award. ALSO READ: Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone Wrap Up India’s First Aerial Action Film ‘Fighter’ And Fans Cannot Keep Calm-WATCH
In 2006, Indian cinema witnessed the rise of a new-age anti-hero in the form of Hrithik Roshan's Mr. A from Dhoom 2. As Aryan, the master of disguise and India's coolest thief, Hrithik brought a fresh take to Yash Raj Film's successful Dhoom franchise. This iconic character took on Abhishek Bachchan's Jai Dixit and Uday Chopra's Ali, making Dhoom 2 the epitome of a cat-and-mouse chase-themed action entertainer. ALSO READ: Hrithik Roshan’s Shocking Transformation Stuns The Internet; Girlfriend Saba Azad Showers Actor With Praises, Says, ‘Achieving The Unachievable In Record Time’
Hrithik's portrayal seamlessly blended intelligence, mean charisma, and technical expertise, highlighted by his use of an uber cool hand magnet. Beyond the screen, Aryan was an outdoor adventurer paragliding, diving, bungee jumping, and skating alongside Aishwarya Rai's character Sunheri.
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Expressing a high ethical standard, Hrithik's Mr. A revealed a sensitive emotional side in dramatic scenes with Aishwarya Rai. Dhoom 2, headlined by Hrithik, became a cinematic masterpiece, seamlessly blending breathtaking action, romance, and drama. The icing on this cinematic cake was Hrithik's stellar dance moves, particularly in chartbusters like 'Dhoom Again' and 'Dil Laga Na.'
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