Hrithik Roshan celebrates 18 years of 'Koi Mil Gaya'
Superstar Hrithik Roshan marked 18 years of his blockbuster science-fiction drama film Koi Mil Gaya and penned a letter to the film's character, Jaadoo, thanking it for filling his life with "happiness and magic." Directed by Rakesh Roshan, the 2003 film featured Hrithik as a developmentally disabled boy, Rohit, who befriends Jaadoo, an extraterrestrial being.
The film was one of the biggest hits of 2003
Koi Mil Gaya was one of the biggest hits of the year, marking a turning point for the actor after his 2000 debut film Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, also starring Ameesha Patel, and directed by his father Rakesh Roshan. Hrithik took to Instagram and shared the note addressed to Jaadoo, along with stills from the film.
Hrithik also wondered how Jaadoo would look like today
"To the one who filled Rohit's and personally my life with happiness and magic. He held Rohit's hand, healed his scars, and made him believe in miracles," the 47-year-old actor wrote on Sunday evening. Hrithik also teased his fans, asking them what the beloved character would look like today. "Jaadoo was merely three when he entered Rohit's life," he wrote.
'Koi Mil Gaya' had won three National Film Awards
"Eighteen years have passed by, he turns 21 today. Sometimes I wonder how he would look like today. What do you guys think? Happy birthday Jaadoo! (sic)," Hrithik further wrote. Also starring Preity Zinta, Rekha, and Rakesh Roshan (cameo), the film earned rave reviews and won three National Film Awards, including best film on other social issues, special effects, and choreography for Farah Khan.
Here is Hrithik's Instagram post
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