Hrithik Roshan Reflects on ‘Koi…Mil Gaya’ and its 22-Year Legacy

The film sees Hrithik Roshan’s portrayal of Rohit, a character with mental challenges, showcasing a fresh definition of screen heroism. The film’s director, Rakesh Roshan, creates a new genre of mass entertainment with ‘Koi…Mil Gaya’, incorporating sci-fi and drawing inspiration from Steven Spielberg’s ‘ET’. The film effectively taps into the emotional core, making it an ingenious Indian film with a universal appeal. The pacing in the first half is compelling, engaging viewers in Rohit’s experiences. Rakesh Roshan’s direction blends mass appeal with aesthetic integrity. The story focuses on Rohit’s relationships. Hrithik Roshan’s performance is pivotal, combining vulnerability with a sense of fun and dignity. The film’s emotional depth is evident in Hrithik’s performance. While the transformation of Rohit into a typical screen hero becomes apparent at times, the movie is technically brilliant. Hrithik’s dancing is a major highlight, along with the performances of Preity Zinta and Rekha. Hrithik describes his character as having a deficient brain but being quite smart. The role presented a significant risk for him and the industry, requiring him to build the character from scratch. He discussed the challenges of simultaneously working on multiple films and the intense preparation to get into character. Hrithik defends his movie, stating that while comparisons to E.T. are inevitable, the films share little in common, emphasizing that ‘Koi… Mil Gaya’ is about a new, intelligent cinematic experience.