Fighter Makers Say It Was A 'No Brainer' Picking Hrithik Roshan In Aerial Action Drama

Hrithik Roshan is basking in success of his recently released film Fighter, co-starring Deepika Pukone. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, film opened to rave reviews from critics and audience and in its opening week, topped global box office with a gross of $25 million. Now, as film is having a great run at box office, Hrithik dropped behind--scenes footage on his social media handle to keep fans hooked.

clip offers a glimpse into extensive preparation, actor underwent to prepare for his role of Squron Leer Shamsher Pathania aka Patty. However, what grabbed our attention was when producer Ajit Andhare opened up about why y cast Hrithik in film.

Was Hrithik Roshan perfect fit for Fighter Pilot role?

Taking to his X handle, Hrithik shared a video titled Meet Patty, offering a glimpse into prep and learnings Hrithik went through to get into skin of his Patty. In video, Hrithik is seen learning steps of climbing onto cockpit of Sukhoi Su-30 MKI. He is also seen undertaking simulation training and practising manoeuvres.

Talking about casting Hrithik in Fighter, producer Ajit Andhare of Viacom18 Studios says, "When you think of who you will put into cockpit of an Indian fighter jet, re are not very many names that comes to your mind, so i think it was almost a no brainer to see Hrithik in Cockpit behind those aviators, behind those instrumental panels."

actor shot at real locations of Tezpur Air base in Assam and Hyderab's Dundigal Air Force Acemy and was seen interacting with Indian Air Force personnel and locals to enhance his appearance as Fighter Pilot.  

Sharing video, Hrithik Roshan 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 🇮🇳"

Fighter co-stars Anil Kapoor and Deepika Pukone lauds Hrithik's determination

Anil Kapoor, who was Hrithik's commanding officer in film, revealed that he is "very generous as a person and this is reason he connected with Hrithik. "He's very hardworking, he's very sincere, he's very committed. He has got a phenomenal presence, a presence which is God-given," ded Anil Kapoor.

Deepika Pukone, on or hand, recalled ir first onscreen collaboration with Fighter and shared that Hrithik is "very fascinating". She ded that actor is "extremely focused" as he wants to get everything right and perfect.

Siddharth Anand's Fighter, released on eve of India's 75th Republic Day is a tribute to Indian Air Force. film emerged to be first film of 2024 to collect 300 crores worldwide.