Director Siddharth Anand’s Revelation: Why Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan’s Stardom Wasn’t Utilized in ‘Fighter’ |

Director Siddharth Anand faced criticism for not utilizing Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone to their full potential in his latest film, ‘Fighter.’ In a recent revelation, Siddharth revealed the reason for not leveraging their stardom and credited Hrithik for his valuable suggestions during the film.
Siddharth said that he aimed for a more realistic portrayal of their characters, Patty and Mini.Speaking to Gallata Plus, the filmmaker stated that he prioritized the freshness of Patty and Mini’s characters and their genuine reactions.
Hrithik’s character, Patty, carries a certain ‘angst’ from his past experiences, and the director didn’t want him to be someone flamboyantly romancing. In contrast, Deepika’s character, Mini, is portrayed as self-respecting and headstrong, making her less expressive. Siddharth believed that the dynamics between Patty and Mini would be enjoyable on-screen.

Furthermore, Siddharth appreciated Hrithik for his efforts in making the movie a better piece of art. The duo had previously collaborated on ‘War’ and ‘Bang Bang.’ Siddharth credited Hrithik as someone who never limits himself to thinking only about his character but considers the entire team.

The director mentioned that in ‘War,’ Hrithik made significant contributions to Tiger Shroff’s character, Khalid, providing suggestions and displaying a broad vision for movies. He added that Hrithik always thinks as a director, even when he’s not on camera. Siddharth is confident about Hrithik’s sincerity and advises all directors to appreciate that he never claims credit for his inputs in any movies.