Hrithik Roshan is a force to reckon with. The actor who exploded onto the silver screen with the all-time blockbuster Kaho Na Pyaar Hai in 2000 is known as one of the most good-looking men in the world. He is one of India’s finest actors with a charming personality that is difficult to look away from.
Each time Hrithik Roshan is on screen, all eyes are on him especially when he is doing a slow-motion walk on screen! The actor's slow-motion gait embodies sophistication and style. His confidence and commanding demeanour make it obvious that the actor's walk is simply unmatched. When WAR released, people ogled at Hrithik Roshan's entry into the film and how attractive his slow-mo walk was. Everyone who saw the movie wanted to replay the part over and over again! But that is not the only time Hrithik made the world stop and look at him walking in slow motion.
Let us take you through 5 times when our hearts skipped a beat, courtesy Hrithik Roshan!
1. Vikram Vedha
We were all eagerly awaiting the chance to see Hrithik Roshan in the role of a gangster, and Vikram Vedha (gave us that chance. Hrithik is known for playing a wide variety of characters. His appearance in this film was that of a very rowdy gangster, with long, untidy hair and a beard, but his slow-mo walk still made us go Wow!!!
2. WAR
In the movie War, all eyes were on the actor as he exited the aircraft and descended to the ground. The first step was taken, and time seemed to stop. The sound of his footsteps resonating on the pavement was all that could be heard. Each step he took was purposeful and assured, as though he were the only person in the world who existed. His slow-motion walk had everyone enthralled, waiting to see what he would do next.
In Agneepath, Hrithik Roshan displayed a range of emotions in the character of Vijju. By slowing down his movements, the actor was able to convey a heightened sense of intensity and depth in his performance. His walk allowed the audience to fully absorb and appreciate the subtle nuances of the character's body language and facial expressions, giving them a deeper understanding of the character's emotional state. It emphasized the importance of the moment being portrayed.
4. Bang Bang
In a classic sequence from the movie Bang Bang, Hrithik Roshan's Rajveer Nanda is also seen moving slowly. The camera records his confident and fluid walk as he passes by in slow motion. In contrast to the frantic surroundings around him, his calm motions and carefree manner give off a feeling of cool detachment. The slow-motion style further highlights the specifics of his attractive features
5. Dhoom 2
In Dhoom 2, Hrithik Roshan's character, Aryan Singh can be seen doing a memorable slow-motion walk while transforming his appearance with each stride. Although this movie contains numerous scenes of him walking in slow motion, this one scene stands out. It gives the character an iconic quality and creates an enduring impression on the audience.
On the work front, Hrithik Roshan will next be seen in Siddharth Anand’s Fighter, co-starring Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor.
Forum brings UK and Chinese film professionals together to explore collaborations.
Emerging British-Asian talent gain mentorship and international exposure.
Small-scale dramas, kids’ shows, and adapting popular formats were the projects everyone was talking about.
Telling stories that feel real to their culture, yet can connect with anyone, is what makes them work worldwide.
Meeting three times a year keeps the UK and China talking, creating opportunities that last beyond one event.
The theatre was packed for the Third Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum. Between panels and workshops, filmmakers, producers and executives discussed ideas and business cards and it felt more than just a summit. British-Asian filmmakers were meeting and greeting the Chinese industry in an attempt to explore genuine possibilities of working in China’s film market.
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What makes the forum important for British-Asian filmmakers?
For filmmakers whose films explore identity and belonging, this is a chance to show their work on an international stage, meet Chinese directors, talk co-productions and break cultural walls that normally feel unscalable. “It’s invaluable,” Abid Khan said after a panel, “because you can’t create globally if you don’t talk globally.”
And it’s not just established names. Young filmmakers were all around, pitching ideas and learning on the go. The forum gave them a chance to get noticed with mentoring, workshops, and live pitch sessions.
Which projects are catching international attention?
Micro-dramas are trending. Roy Lu of Linmon International says vertical content for apps is “where it’s at.” They’ve done US, Canada, Australia and next stop, Europe. YouTube is back in focus too, thanks to Rosemary Reed of POW TV Studios. Short attention spans and three-minute hits, she’s ready.
Children’s and sports shows are another hotspot. Jiella Esmat of 8Lions is developing Touch Grass, a football-themed children’s show. The logic is simple: sports and kids content unite families, like global glue.
Then there’s format adaptation. Lu also talked about Nothing But 30, a Chinese series with 7 billion streams. The plan is for an english version in London. Not a straight translation, but a cultural transformation. “‘30’ in London isn’t just words,” Lu says. “It’s a new story.”
Jason Zhang of Stellar Pictures says international audiences respond when culture isn’t just a background prop. Lanterns, flowers, rituals, they’re part of the plot. Cedric Behrel from Trinity CineAsia adds: you need context. Western audiences don’t know Journey to the West, so co-production helps them understand without diluting the story.
Economic sense matters too. Roy Lu stresses: pick your market, make it financially viable. Esmat likens ideal co-productions to a marriage: “Multicultural teams naturally think about what works globally and what doesn’t.”
The UK-China Film Collab’s Future Talent Programme is taking on eight students or recent grads this year. They’re getting the backstage access to international filmmaking that few ever see, including mentorship, festival organising and hands-on experience. Alumni are landing real jobs: accredited festival journalists, Beijing producers, curators at The National Gallery.
Adrian Wootton OBE reminded everyone: “We exist through partnerships, networks, and collaboration.” Yin Xin from Shanghai Media Group noted that tri-annual gathering: London, Shanghai, Hong Kong create an “intensive concentration” of ideas.
Actor-director Zhang Luyi said it best: cultural exchange isn’t telling your story to someone, it’s creating stories together.
The Shanghai-London Screen Industry Forum is no longer just a talking shop. It’s a launchpad, a bridge. And for British-Asian filmmakers and emerging talent, it’s a chance to turn ideas into reality.
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