When Hrithik Roshan enters the room, he has a discernable twinkle in his eyes. The first thing he asks us is, “So what are we going to talk about today?” We reply, ‘Krrish 3’ and he smiles, ‘Surprising!’ With one of his most awaited films up for release, the actor is going all out to ensure that his hard work pays off. Hrithik talks about the personal and professional obstacles he has overcome, his rapport with his father and rumours surrounding his marriage. Excerpts from an interview:

You developed a back problem some years ago; then your knees ached and recently, you underwent brain surgery. How did you find the strength to overcome these challenges?
Life is not about holding the best cards; it’s about how well you play the cards that you have. So I wasn’t given the best cards ( shrugs) but I had some good cards and I played them well. When I look back and join the dots, I realise that every single time I thought ‘ I can’t go on’, I was victorious when I tried. Life will knock you down; the only thing you have in your hand is your attitude.