Mumbai, January 30: Hrithik Roshan, who will be seen as a magician for his forthcoming flick ‘Guzaarish’ is now teaching some cool magic tricks to his kids.
Right from Dilip Kumar who played sitar in ‘Azad’ to Shabana Azmi who learnt Carnatic sangeet for ‘Morning Raga,’ actors have acquired various skills in order to get into the skin of their characters. Hrithik Roshan learnt the craft of magic for his forthcoming flick ‘Guzaarish’ from a Ukrainian magician.
News has it that in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Guzaarish’, Hrithik will be seen in the role of a magician. Talking to a news daily, a close source said, “Bhansali did not want Hrithik to fake the magic. Nor did he want the usual rabbit-from-the-hat kind of tricks. The director wanted the magic scenes to look authentic, so a hunt was launched for a magician who would fit the bill. The yardstick was to find an expert who will give ‘Guzaarish’ ample time and establish a comfort level with Hrithik.”
It is believed that Bhansali will be shooting the magician scenes at the end of the movie. Finally, with the rest of the shoot over, the Ukrainian magician will be arriving next month to teach some cool magic tricks to Hrithik.
“However, the interesting part is that the Ukrainian magician was in Mumbai for a brief spell, to work with Hrithik. He taught the actor some of the coolest tricks, never seen in these parts. Now the star keeps his two sons (Hrehaan and Hridhaan) entertained all the time, so much so that the elder one, Hrehaan, expects his father to be the official magician of the evening on his next birthday. If Hrithik wants an alternate career he can easily become a magician and give our PC Sorcars a run for their money,” added the source.
When enquired Bhansali, the director confirmed the news and said, “A magician’s participation is needed in the film. Beyond that Hrithik and I are hoping to create magic together.”
-Agencies