'I was the one who called Hrithik Roshan 'Greek God': Ameesha Patel on 'War 2' actor's early days during 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'

Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel shot to fame with their debut film, ‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai.' While their on-screen chemistry was much appreciated, the actress opened up on their off-screen vibe in an interview recently. Patel divulged about sharing a profound friendship with Roshan. Moreover, she delved into how their lives were intertwined well before filming commenced.Ameesha Patel talks about her childhood friendship and family connections with Hrithik RoshanSpeaking recently to Ranveer Allahbadia, the actress fondly spoke about her childhood friendship with Hrithik, saying, “Hrithik and I were childhood friends. But when I moved to the U.S. for my studies, we lost touch. Our families were close. Rakesh uncle and my dad went to school together. We’d meet at family functions, and even as kids, people used to notice us and we had fans.” She also shared a cherished memory from her teenage years: “When I was 13, we were at a wedding, and I was dancing. Everyone was watching, and Rakesh Uncle turned to my father and said, ‘Amit, whenever I launch Hrithik, I’ll launch your daughter too. She dances so beautifully, and she’s very pretty.’ That promise, made in such a casual moment, came true almost a decade later. We genuinely ended up debuting together.”Ameesha Patel divulges Hrithik Roshan’s self-doubtTalking more about Hrithik’s initial days, Ameesha revealed a lesser-known aspect of the superstar. “Hrithik was always full of self-doubt. He used to wonder if he’d ever become a star. But from day one, I told him, ‘You’re going to be huge. You are a star.’ I had no doubts about him.” She also claimed credit for giving him his famous nickname: “I was the one who started calling him ‘Greek God’. I’d tell him, ‘You’re here to stay. You’re going to kill it.’ But he’d always be like, ‘No, this isn’t right… that’s not good enough.’”Hrithik Roshan’s health routinePatel revealed that Hrithik kept a meticulous journal tracking every detail about his body and health. “He used to write down everything. Like if something was bothering him physically, so that if he ever went to a doctor, he’d have it all documented. He’s so meticulous and such a perfectionist. Even today, he’s extremely hard on himself.” She also reflected on their shared self-view, saying, “We never looked in the mirror and thought we were good-looking. We were always picking out flaws. I’d tell him, ‘What you think is a flaw is actually your strength,’ and he used to say the same to me.”Ameesha Patel’s comeback and Hrithik Roshan’s box office challengesMeanwhile, Patel made a strong comeback with the huge success of ‘Gadar 2’, starring alongside Sunny Deol. In contrast, Roshan's last release, ‘War 2’ opened up to a lukewarm response at the box office.