Did you know Hrithik Roshan almost rejected 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’? Here’s how Sussanne Khan convinced him to say yes

Zoya Akhtar's 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', starring Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, and Abhay Deol released over 14 years ago, this 2011 blockbuster quickly became a cult classic and continues to inspire audiences even today. Read on to know more about this interesting detail about 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.’While the movie is now iconic, many fans might not know that Hrithik Roshan almost turned down the role of Arjun. A resurfaced Reddit video of Hrithik on Preity Zinta’s chat show 'Up Close and Personal' revealed an interesting behind-the-scenes story.Recalling the incident, Hrithik said, “When Zoya came to my house, she had a very important condition and the condition was that she wanted Sussanne to be there."This simple condition became a turning point in Hrithik’s decision. In fact, the film even opens with a thank-you card dedicated to Sussanne for her role in convincing him to take the part.During the interview, Hrithik admitted just how important Sussanne’s presence was, “If she were not there during the narration, I probably would not have done the film."He went on to explain how her encouragement nudged him to commit to the project, “I loved the story. I said. This is a film that must be made. And Sussanne was there, you know, doing the nudge that, you know, you should do this and then I could not say no." Her support gave Hrithik the confidence to say yes and helped him see the potential of the film beyond his initial hesitation.Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan, who dated for several years, married in a private ceremony in Bengaluru on 20 December 2000. The couple had two sons, Hrehaan in 2006 and Hridhaan in 2008. They eventually divorced in November 2014 but have remained on friendly terms.Since their separation, both have moved on, Hrithik is dating actor Saba Azad, while Sussanne is in a relationship with Arslan Goni. Despite their new partners, the four often appear together at social events and share glimpses of their family moments on social media.