When Hrithik Roshan left Farah Khan astonished on Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai set with his dance moves

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• Farah Khan was surprised by Hrithik Roshan's dancing talent in his debut film.
• Hrithik danced difficult steps effortlessly during Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai rehearsals.
• Hrithik is set to star and possibly direct Krrish 4, aiming for a 2027 release.

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Long before he became one of Bollywood’s most celebrated stars, Hrithik Roshan surprised even seasoned professionals with his natural talent during the shoot of his debut film Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000). The film not only launched his acting career but also showcased his exceptional dancing ability, a skill that left choreographer‑director Farah Khan genuinely shocked during rehearsals.

In a conversation with Radio Nasha Official, Farah said, "Hrithik Roshan, who is the son of Rakesh Roshan, never revealed to us that he was such a good dancer. He was very quiet. We were practising to a normal song — I think it was Sitaron Ki Mehfil."

Further, she added, "We were getting bored, so I told my assistant, Pappu, to choreograph the most difficult steps and ask Hrithik to perform them. I told him, ‘Tell him ma’am (referring to me) has instructed this.’ My assistant, Pappu, showed him the steps, and we waited for Hrithik to react — thinking he would say, ‘I can’t do this’ and then we would all laugh."

"He looked at Pappu and did the whole thing effortlessly. It was like a joke on us! I jokingly told him, ‘Tu ghar jaa aur do din baad aana.' We re-choreographed the entire thing, including every move that anyone could do, and he not only performed it but did it better than all of us," Farah Khan shared.

Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai went on to become one of Bollywood’s biggest hits, and its songs — particularly numbers like “Ek Pal Ka Jeena” — became dance icons in their own right, further cementing Hrithik’s reputation as one of the industry’s most dynamic performers. Farah and her team eventually redesigned the choreography to match his remarkable abilities, turning what began as a playful prank into a defining moment of creative collaboration.

In terms of his career, Hrithik is set to appear in Krrish 4 next. Presently in the pre-production phase, this eagerly awaited superhero sequel is anticipated to start filming in early 2026. Interestingly, it is rumored that Hrithik will make his directorial debut with this movie, which might include him in a triple role involving time travel. A provisional release date is being targeted for 2027.