Fighter: Army Veteran GD Bakshi Says Hrithik Roshan Gives Tom Cruise A Run For His Money

Fighter hit big screens on January 25, coinciding with Republic Day. aerial action movie has been garnering commercial and critical acclaim as well. Set in backdrop of Pulwama attack, film features le actors Hrithik Rishan, Deepika Pukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover and Akshay Oberoi as officers of Indian Air Force. Army veteran Maj Gen (Dr) GD Bakshi SM, VSM (retd) has now given his stamp of approval to Hrithik Roshan’s performance in film.

Army veteran praises Hrithik Roshan’s performance in Fighter 

On February 4, an army veteran, Maj Gen (Dr) GD Bakshi SM, VSM(retd) took to his X (formerly Twitter) to heap praises on Hrithik’s performance in film. He called movie Fighter a ‘befitting tribute’ to Air Force. In post, he compared Hrithik with Hollywood actor Tom Cruise. 

post re, “Just saw Movie Fighter. A Great and befitting tribute to our Air Warriors. Thrilling action and aerobatics by Sukhois. Dont miss air combat. Hritik Roshan me a great fighter pilot. Gave Tom Cruise a run for his money. MUST SEE! @iHrithik.” post did not skip Hrithik’s notice. actor replied to note by writing, “It’s an honour to receive this feedback from you Sir. Thank you so much.” To this, army veteran wrote, “Keep up Great Work Tiger. You do justice to combat roles. Hope to see u in many more. boys in uniform need all encouragement y can get.” 

Hrithik Roshan shares Figter BTS 

Hrithik Roshan is receiving positive responses for his role as Squron Leer Shamsher Pathania aka Patty in Fighter. Now, actor has treated his fans with some behind--scenes moments of film. video shows his extensive training for portraying a Squron Leer on screen.

Taking to X, Hrithik shared glimpses of his Fighter character Patty. video titled 'Meet Patty' provides a behind--scenes look at Hrithik's preparation and training for his role as Patty.  In video, Hrithik is shown learning how to climb into cockpit of Sukhoi Su-30 MKI. It shows how he received simulation training and tried different tactics. actor filmed scenes at auntic locations. He is also shown interacting with Indian Air Force soldiers and citizens. While sharing video, he wrote, "Meet Patty - A #Fighter Pilot whose only allegiance is to his country. sky is his playground, and his Sukhoi's cockpit is his home. A fierce leer, an unwavering friend and an enemy to be feared. But most of all, he's a Fighter Forever.."