I'm very happy we're making a sequel to 'Krrish': Hrithik

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Bollywood heart-throb Hrithik Roshan for the first time celebrated his birthday Monday with media by cutting a cake, talking about his future projects and revealing his happiness over his filmmaker father's decision to make a sequel to 'Krrish'.
'I'm very happy that papa (Rakesh Roshan) has finally taken the mantle and said that he will make 'Krrish' because it was my dream to make another 'Krrish'...I was wishing that one day he gets up and thinks about the film and I'm happy that has happened now,' said the actor, who has turned 37.

The actor also revealed that actress Priyanka Chopra will be the female lead in the film and it is slated to hit screens later this year.

Released in 2006, 'Krrish' is a Indian superhero science fiction that carried forward the story of 'Koi... Mil Gaya' about developmentally challenged Rohit (Hrithik) and his ability to connect with aliens through his late father's special computer.

In 'Krrish', Hrithik plays Krishna, son of Rohit, who has superhuman abilities. Both the films were directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan.

The actor, whose much hyped 'Kites' bit the dust at the box office, will be seen in two more films - 'Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara' and 'Agneepath' remake - this year.

'I'm very excited about all the three films because all are challenging roles. One is over and I'll be starting 'Agneepath' now and then of course 'Krrish',' said the actor who was casually dressed in a white T-shirt and blue jeans and teamed it up with a black cap for the media meet.

Taking about his birthday, the actor said that age is just a state of mind.

'Number and years are all man made terms in our minds. We should not go by them. You're as young as you're heart tells you. I still feel as I felt when I was 18. Although my knees heart a bit more than they used to,' said Hrithik.

The actor started his day with a pooja at home, then spent time with his family, followed by a telephonic session with fans, meeting with media and it will end with a party at his place.

Kangna giving Krrish 2 the miss

Ranaut says no to the superhero sequel top lining Hrithik Roshan

Kangna Ranaut was offered a significant role in the Krrish sequel but she turned down the role. Priyanka Chopra and Hrithik Roshan play lead parts in the film.

Kangs and the Roshans became friends after Kites, she was the natural choice for the second lead role. The part is along the lines of Cat woman but she turned it down.

Her reservations
According to a source, both papa and beta Roshan tried to convince Kangs to take up the role. "But she explained to them about her reservations.

Hrithik even told her that the role had scope for action  and that it had been scripted with her in mind but she maintained that she didn't want to play second fiddle to another actress."

Says a close friend of the actress, "She is keen on doing strong female lead roles. Not ones that offer just glamour and songs.

She is the leading lady in Tanu Weds Manu with Madhavan, Rascals with Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn and Arjun Rampal, Game with Abhishek Bachchan and Dhamaal 2, and feels she shouldn't be doing cameos at this point."

The friend explains KR's new stance post-Fashion. "Priyanka went on to do better films but Kangna kept getting asked to play second fiddle.

So obviously, she is wary of similar roles." Rakesh Roshan, however, maintains, "Kangna wasn't offered a role. Only Priyanka (Chopra) is final."

Hrithik seeks sister-in-law's forgiveness on birthday

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan believes in simple joys. So, for his 37th birthday Monday, all that the actor wanted was forgiveness from his sister-in-law

Farah Khan Ali, who was upset with him over an issue.
"Hello tweeple. I have upset d one person responsible 4 introducing me 2 dis twitterworld my beautiful FarahKhanAli who I Love

very much. u think u guys cld help her forgive me, since I'm human n since its my b'day tom? Love u all soo much! (sic)” Hrithik posted on his Twitter page Sunday.  
Farah is the eldest sister of Hrithik's wife Sussanne.

Hrithik's public apology on the micro-blogging site melted Farah's heart, after which she posted: “OMG. Duggu did u have to do this on twitter. U know I love u unconditionally and the people u love the most sometimes hurt u too. Love u and Suss and will see u tom. Happy Birthday my brother. May u both live a long and happy life. (sic)”
She followed up the post with a warm birthday wish for the actor.
"Happy B'day to a great soul, pure & giving. Love u Duggu. May u never experience a moment of sadness or a bad health. Love always.”
Actors like Bipasha Basu and Arjun Rampal wished Hrithik on Twitter as well.
"Happy happy birthday Rockstar, fly high always, love you,” posted Arjun.