Hrithik Roshan stuns the US internet at 50; Americans google 'Who is he?'

Hrithik Roshan, a prominent Bollywood actor, recently became an internet sensation in the United States after a social media post highlighted his youthful appearance at age 50.
Viral Post Sparks Global Curiosity
A user on platform X shared a side-by-side comparison of Roshan and an aging American man, captioned: "50-year-olds in 1985 vs. 50-year-olds in 2025..." The post quickly went viral, amassing over 48,000 likes and nearly 6 million views.

The striking contrast sparked widespread discussion, with many Americans unfamiliar with Roshan asking, "Who is he?" Fans and netizens were quick to inform them about Roshan's status as a major Bollywood superstar, often referred to as "one of the most handsome and successful actors in India."

Fans Defend the Comparison
Another observed, “Bet most people don't know who the guy on the right is. Hrithik Roshan is a mega superstar in Bollywood. No, everyday people still look like the guy on the left at 50. You're comparing an actor to an everyday Joe…”
A fan remarked, “HR has gone global!” One chimed in, “Asian. Roshan is also one of the most handsome and successful actors in India.”
Roshan Reflects on His Behind-the-Camera Journey
At an event in Atlanta, USA, Hrithik Roshan looked back at an old photo from the sets of Koyla, where he worked behind the camera for the first time, directing its making. He shared that he is now returning to work behind the scenes once again and wished himself luck.

He also admitted feeling quite nervous about stepping behind the camera again and said he would need all the support and encouragement he could get.
Upcoming Projects
On the professional front, Hrithik Roshan was last seen in the aerial action movie 'Fighter' alongside Deepika Padukone. He is set to reprise his role as Major Kabir Dhaliwal in 'War 2,' which will also feature Telugu star Jr. NTR in his Bollywood debut. The film also stars Kiara Advani. Additionally, Roshan is preparing for his directorial debut with 'Krrish 4,' taking over the reins of the iconic superhero franchise from his father, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan. The actor had expressed that he's quite nervous about it. Rakesh Roshan had made the announcement and said that two big producers like Aditya Chopra and himself are launching Hrithik as a director now.