Exclusive: My students want Hrithik to visit Patna, says Super 30 founder on biopic

Last weekend, Bihar’s world-renowned math maverick, Anand Kumar, paid a visit to Bollywood star Hritik Roshan, who will play him in a biopic to be directed by Vikas Bahl.

Anand has now returned to Patna raving about Hrithik. “He is such a big star and so handsome. But there is not an iota of vanity in him. When I agreed to visit Hrithik ji at his residence, I was unsure of how I’d be welcomed. But the minute I walked into his beautiful house, I was made to feel comfortable. He is humble, attentive and warm.” Expressing his fondness for Hrithik’s work, Anand says, “I don’t get time to watch too many films. But I’ve seen Krissh and Koi…Mil Gaya and I was very impressed by Hrithik.”

Although the film producers, Phantom Films, have asked Anand not to reveal the details of the meeting, sources tell us that Hritik was keen on learning the way Anand spoke, walked and carried himself. “I am aware that Hrithik doesn’t look anything like me. But I don’t think the physical resemblance is as important as understanding my personality. And I feel Hrithik, with his sensitive approach to characters, will be able to project my thoughts, opinions and world-views much better than any other actor.” Talking about meeting with Rakesh Roshan, he adds, “I’ve watched his films in my college days. I loved Khubsoorat and Khatta Meetha. In fact, Rakeshji’s favourite song Thoda hai thode ki zaroorat hai from Khatta Meetha is also my favourite song. Every time I feel inadequate and dissatisfied with life, I hum that song and I feel okay.”

Anand will now actively collaborate on his biopic. “I will be giving the director Vikas Bahl my suggestions. They will keep me in the loop throughout.” Anand will be back in Mumbai soon for a second meeting with Hrithik. “My students in Patna want Hrithik to come here,” says Anand. Their wish might be granted soon as part of the film will be shot in Patna.