Before Hrithik Roshan’s smashing debut with ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai,’ his father, Rakesh Roshan, driven by his own struggles, insisted on a backup plan. Kader Khan suggested a Polytechnic college, envisioning Hrithik fixing ACs and fridges. Despite Rakesh’s financial risks in launching him, Hrithik’s success proved worthwhile, establishing him as a leading star after the film became a huge hit.
