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Hrithik Roshan Calls Actors Doing Own Stunts "Stupid," Advocates for Pros

Hrithik Roshan has firmly stated that actors performing their own stunts is "stupid and silly" and believes the practice should be banned. He argues that creating a film is a collaborative effort where specialists, like stunt professionals, should handle their specific roles. The actor speaks from experience, having narrowly escaped a major injury when a harness snapped during a stunt for his film *Krrish*. Despite his action-hero image, Roshan champions safety and professionalism over on-set ego.

Key Points: Hrithik Roshan: Actors Doing Own Stunts is "Stupid"

  • Actors should rely on trained professionals
  • Stunt work is a specialized job, not an ego trip
  • Hrithik had a dangerous harness snap during Krrish
  • He advocates for a collaborative, safe filmmaking process
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When Hrithik Roshan called actors doing their own stunts "stupid and silly"

Hrithik Roshan says actors performing their own stunts is "stupid and silly" and should be banned, advocating for professional stunt doubles.

When Hrithik Roshan called actors doing their own stunts "stupid and silly"
"I don't believe in doing your stunts yourself. I think it is stupid. It should be banned. - Hrithik Roshan"

Mumbai, March 16

Actor Hrithik Roshan, had once shared his firm thoughts on the concept of a few actors opting to perform their own stunts, during an old interview with Lehren TV.

During the interaction, Hrithik, without mincing words, spoke about the risks involved in stunt sequences and explained why he believes actors should firmly rely on trained professionals instead of attempting dangerous action themselves.

Speaking about it, Hrithik said, "I don't believe in doing your stunts yourself. I think it is stupid. It should be banned."

He added, "The reason I say that is that it should not be about an ego trip. You're an actor, you're creating a magical world, a fantasy world. And there are a lot of things that go into creating that fantasy. Even your makeup, your dialogues, your hair, your clothes, it's all made to make the unreal look real."

"People are specialised in doing certain specific jobs to help you create that entire world bit by bit in different pieces."

"A stuntman's job is to do stunts. He comes into that space, does his job, and creates one more piece of that big picture, and then you carry on. If you have an ego there, it's like saying I will write my own dialogues. It's silly," he further added.

Talking about Hrithik, the actor himself has been part of several action-heavy films throughout his career.

His superhero franchise began with Koi... Mil Gaya, which later expanded into the popular Krrish series including Krrish 3.

All of the films featured a lot many high-octane action sequences, many of which were performed with the help of professional stunt doubles.

During Krishh, the actor had performed a few stunts himself. During one such attempt, it required his character to jump from one building to another using a harness.

In an old interview, filmmaker and Hrithik's father Rakesh Roshan had revealed that the sequence nearly turned dangerous when the harness suddenly snapped, causing Hrithik to fall directly onto the ground from a considerable height.

Fortunately, the actor escaped the incident without suffering any major injuries.

Talking about Hrithik Roshan, the actor made his Bollywood debut with the blockbuster Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, directed by his father Rakesh Roshan.

Over the years, Hrithik has delivered superhit films such as Jodhaa Akbar, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Super 30.

- IANS

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Sarah B
I see his logic, but part of me still admires actors like Tom Cruise or our own Akshay Kumar who do their own stunts. It adds a layer of authenticity and dedication that fans appreciate. It's not always about ego, sometimes it's about passion for the craft.
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Priya S
After reading about the harness snapping during Krrish, I totally agree with him! That could have been a tragedy. Our film industry has lost talented people to accidents. Stunt professionals train for years for this. Actors should act, stuntmen should stunt. Period.
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Vikram M
Calling it "stupid and silly" is a bit harsh, no? It's a personal choice. Some actors want that challenge. But his core argument is solid – filmmaking is collaborative. We don't expect the actor to operate the camera either.
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Rohit P
Think about the economics too. If a lead actor gets injured, the shooting stops, hundreds of crew members are out of work, and crores are lost. It's irresponsible towards the entire unit. Hrithik is speaking from experience and wisdom.
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Kavya N
True yaar! At the end of the day, we go to movies for entertainment and story. We don't go checking which stunt was done by the actor himself. As long as the action looks convincing on screen, that's all that matters. Let's appreciate the illusion of cinema. 🎬

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