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Muscled hearth-throb Hrithik Roshan turned 31 on Monday, January 10, and is all set to turn up the heat in the Koi… Mil Gaya sequel.

Test your knowledge of the star in our special quiz!

1. From which college did Hrithik Roshan complete his education?
a. St Xavier's College
b. Sydenham College
c. Jai Hind College

2. Who is Hrithik's martial arts trainer?
a. Yagnesh Shetty
b. Amin A Gani
c. Pappu Varma

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Wrong!
The correct answer is A.
Did you know? Yagnesh (Cheetah) Shetty used to train Hrithik and Uday when they were 12 years old. They would be dropped to his class in chauffeur-driven cars, but Shetty would send their drivers back to that they could walk back as a part of their training.

However, halfway through, Uday would get into an auto-rickshaw, and Hrithik would complain about him the next day!

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Did you know? Yagnesh (Cheetah) Shetty used to train Hrithik and Uday when they were 12 years old. They would be dropped to his class in chauffeur-driven cars, but Shetty would send their drivers back to that they could walk back as a part of their training.

However, halfway through, Uday would get into an auto-rickshaw, and Hrithik would complain about him the next day!

3. At the age of 21, Hrithik was diagnosed with which illness?
a. Diabetes
b. Typhoid
c. Scoliosis

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Wrong! The correct answer is C.
Did you know? Hrithik was diagnosed with scoliosis. Everyone's spine have natural curves which rounds our shoulders and make our lower back curve slightly inward. But some people have spines that also curve from side to side. Unlike poor posture, these curves can't be corrected simply by learning to stand up straight. This condition of side-to-side spinal curves is called scoliosis.

Hrithik's doctor told him he could never be an actor, dance and do all the things a Bollywood hero needs to do, but Hrithik fought the ailment and came out of it.

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Did you know? Hrithik was diagnosed with scoliosis. Everyone's spine have natural curves which rounds our shoulders and make our lower back curve slightly inward. But some people have spines that also curve from side to side. Unlike poor posture, these curves can't be corrected simply by learning to stand up straight. This condition of side-to-side spinal curves is called scoliosis.

Hrithik's doctor told him he could never be an actor, dance and do all the things a Bollywood hero needs to do, but Hrithik fought the ailment and came out of it.

4. Other than Duggu, what other nickname does Hrithik have?
a. Gumpu
b. Bholunath
c. Chaman

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Wrong! The correct answer is B.
Did you know? Suzanne, Hrithik's wife, loves sweets. But the day Kaho Na... Pyaar Hai launched, she vowed not to eat them till the movie released. Hrithik was so touched by this gesture that as soon as the film became a hit, he asked his sister Sunaina to buy chocolates for Suzanne.

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Did you know? Suzanne, Hrithik's wife, loves sweets. But the day Kaho Na... Pyaar Hai launched, she vowed not to eat them till the movie released. Hrithik was so touched by this gesture that as soon as the film became a hit, he asked his sister Sunaina to buy chocolates for Suzanne.

5. Who was supposed to play the male lead in Kaho Na... Pyar Hai?
a. Aamir Khan
b. Salman Khan
c. Shah Rukh Khan

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Wrong! The correct answer is C.
Did you know? SRK was originally supposed to be the male lead for Kaho Na... Pyar Hai. But he wasn't pleased with the role, and it eventually went to Hrithik. Similarly, Kareena was the female lead, but she shot for a few days and walked out, giving way to newcomer Amisha Patel.

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Did you know? SRK was originally supposed to be the male lead for Kaho Na... Pyar Hai. But he wasn't pleased with the role, and it eventually went to Hrithik. Similarly, Kareena was the female lead, but she shot for a few days and walked out, giving way to newcomer Amisha Patel.

6. In which film does Hrithik Roshan do a Jim Carrey impersonation inspired by the poster of Me, Myself & Irene?
a. Na Tum Jano Na Hum
b. Kaho Na... Pyar Hai
c. Yaadein

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Wrong! The correct answer is C.
Did you know? On January 14, 2000, when Hrithik attended the premiere of his debut film, Kaho Na... Pyar Hai, not many recognised him. But when the film was over, there was a stampede and mass hysteria broke out. He got mobbed. The police had to come and escort him out of the cinema.

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Did you know? On January 14, 2000, when Hrithik attended the premiere of his debut film, Kaho Na... Pyar Hai, not many recognised him. But when the film was over, there was a stampede and mass hysteria broke out. He got mobbed. The police had to come and escort him out of the cinema.

7. Which was the first Hrithik film to have an exclusive, 'making-of' book?
a. Fiza
b. Kaho Na... Pyar Hai
c. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

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Wrong! The correct answer is C.
Did you know? J Om Prakash, Hrithik's maternal grandfather, cast Hrithik in Bhagwan Dada as a child artist. During the shooting, father Rakesh Roshan was scared that Hrithik would make a fool of himself. Later, when he saw the film, he was surprised to see Hrithik's confidence.

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Did you know? J Om Prakash, Hrithik's maternal grandfather, cast Hrithik in Bhagwan Dada as a child artist. During the shooting, father Rakesh Roshan was scared that Hrithik would make a fool of himself. Later, when he saw the film, he was surprised to see Hrithik's confidence.

8. Which two institutions did Hrithik apply to for a film course?
a. UCLA and NYU
b. FTII and Pune Film Institute
c. FTII and NYU

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Wrong! The correct answer is A.
Did you know?Hrithik thought of a career either as a film director or producer or in the special effects department. Therefore, he applied for film courses at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) and NYU (New York University). He actually wanted to learn special effects. But Kaho Na... Pyar Hai happened and he decided to act!

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Did you know?Hrithik thought of a career either as a film director or producer or in the special effects department. Therefore, he applied for film courses at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) and NYU (New York University). He actually wanted to learn special effects. But Kaho Na... Pyar Hai happened and he decided to act!

9. 'Two brave men battle each other... and paradise burns' was the tag line for what Hrithik starrer?
a. Lakshya
b. Mission Kashmir
c. Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage

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Wrong! The correct answer is B.
Did you know? Hrithik was beaten up by his father only once when his friends and he were throwing down empty beer bottles from the terrace without realising the potential danger. When Rakesh Roshan saw this, he thrashed Hrithik soundly.
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Did you know? Hrithik was beaten up by his father only once when his friends and he were throwing down empty beer bottles from the terrace without realising the potential danger. When Rakesh Roshan saw this, he thrashed Hrithik soundly.

10. What is Hrithik's favourite cologne?
a. Davidoff Cool Waters
b. Hugo Boss
c. Issey Miyake

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Wrong! The correct answer is C.
Did you know? As a child, Hrithik was scrawny, but a superman when it came to bullying his sister Sunaina. Hrithik's mother would often be reduced to tears seeing the kids' violent fights.

Correct!
Did you know? As a child, Hrithik was scrawny, but a superman when it came to bullying his sister Sunaina. Hrithik's mother would often be reduced to tears seeing the kids' violent fights.

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