You are in Bachchan’s league, Bhansali tells Hrithik

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is renowned to be a hard taskmaster who, at times, can be tough on actors, but he has a heart of gold!

Spicezee Bureau

Mumbai: Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is renowned to be a hard taskmaster who at times can be tough on actors. Yet, despite the tough exterior, Bhansali has a heart of gold, who goes out of his way to acknowledge sincerity and dedication of an actor! According to the latest Bollywood news, while shooting for Bhansali’s ‘Guzaarish,’ Hrithik Roshan had to deliver a five-and-a-half minute soliloquy, which the actor delivered at one go. However, it is a well-known fact that Hrithik often stammers, yet the star took the crucial scene as a challenge while delivering a stellar performance. It is believed that given the lengthy scene, Bhansali broke it into three parts so as to ease off the pressure from Hrithik and was even prepared to halt the scene after two minutes. Nonetheless, to Bhansali’s surprise, Hrithik not only mouthed the script without a retake but also delivered it flawlessly. It was a rare sight when the entire crew was amazed. An equally surprised Bhansali walked up to the actor and said, `What can I say?` Though Hrithik was cagey about his lines thinking that he goofed-up the scene but in reality, Bhansali gave him the biggest compliment any actor can get as he uttered, ‘You are in Bachchan’s league.’