'Who is he?' Americans ask, as Hrithik Roshan suddenly becomes Internet sensation in the US. What happened?
Hrithik Roshan has gone viral on social media. On X, a user named TheLizVariant shared a stunning picture of the ‘Dhoom 2’ star and contrasted it with an image of an ageing American man that read, “50-year-olds in 1985 vs. 50-year-olds in 2025...” and captioned it, “It’s funny cause it’s true. Why do you think that is, though?
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The image went viral on X, gaining more than 48K likes and nearly 6 million views.
Reacting to Roshan’s gorgeous looks, one user wrote, “Who is that guy on the right?”
Another quipped, “The dude on the left is white… The dude on the right is not...”
Another observed, “Bet most people don't know who the guy on the right is. Hrithik Roshan is a mega superstar in Bollywood. No, everyday people still look like the guy on the left at 50. You're comparing an actor to an everyday Joe…”
A fan remarked, “HR has gone global!” One chimed in, “Asian. Roshan is also one of the most handsome and successful actors in India.”
One user humorously observed, “So Hrithik Roshan is now the peak Western 50-year-old man?”
One user said that the older generation had to contend with working more jobs to make ends meet and fighting in the Vietnam War to worry overmuch about their looks.
“It turns out being born during the depression, fighting in Vietnam or Korea, or using your hands to work in a trade or fix your own stuff instead of enjoying the luxury of service the gym and matcha lattes takes a toll on people…” read one comment.
On the work front, Roshan was