From a shy, bullied schoolboy with a stammer and spinal issues to one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars worth over Rs 3,000 crore, Hrithik Roshan’s life is a testament to resilience and determination. His journey proves that even the most daunting challenges can be turned into stepping stones toward extraordinary success.
Early struggles with bullying
As a child, Hrithik faced bullying at school and battled low confidence due to his stammer. In an interview with the Indian Express, he shared how those years were painfully isolating—he had no friends, no girlfriends, and often came home in tears. His struggles didn’t end there; doctors warned him he could never act because of spinal issues and even told him, “You cannot dance.” Yet, the boy once told to give up on his dreams went on to become one of Bollywood’s most celebrated stars.The superstar has admitted that his early struggles took a heavy emotional toll, leaving him feeling broken and disheartened. For months, he grappled with the painful thought that his dream of becoming an actor might never come true, and the combination of physical challenges and self-doubt made the experience deeply traumatising.
Emotional toll of early hardships
However, Hrithik believes these hardships shaped his perspective, teaching him resilience, perseverance, and the value of strength through adversity. Looking back, he credits his struggles—including his spinal issues and speech impediment—for helping him grow as a person, viewing challenges not as setbacks but as opportunities to learn, evolve, and emerge stronger.
A net worth of over Rs 3,000 crore
Media reports estimate Hrithik Roshan’s net worth at over Rs 3,000 crore. His impressive real estate portfolio features two luxury apartments on Mumbai’s Juhu-Versova Link Road worth Rs 97.5 crore (approx. USD 11.7 million) and Rs 67.5 crore (approx. USD 8 million), a Juhu apartment valued at Rs 32 crore (approx. USD 3.8 million), and a sprawling 7-acre farmhouse in Lonavala. He is also said to own premium properties across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore.
