‘Hrithik and I are perfectionists’

Jewellery designer Farah Khan Ali shares a close bond with brother-in-law and actor Hrithik Roshan. The two have recently taken their relationship to the next level as Farah has designed jewellery pieces inspired from the upcoming superhero science fiction flick Krrish 3. Talking about the bond she shares with Hrithik, Farah says, “We both are Capricorns, perfectionists and similar in many other manners. For me Hrithik is a real hero because he is capable of transforming his weaknesses into strengths.” She further reveals how Hrithik braved a double slipped disc so severe that the doctor had advised him not to do a movie. Still, he managed to overcome all the obstacles and worked his way to a well-built body that everyone looks up to. “For someone like Hrithik who is very shy and used to stammer as a child coming out in public is a big achievement. As a child he used to bunk school to escape oral tests. Even now he takes speech and voice training classes to get his dialogues right and has impressed critics all over the world,” says Farah, who also made a film on the actor The Man Behind The Star in 2000 soon after the release of Hrithik’s debut Kaho Na Pyar Hai. Talking about the Krrish project, Farah insists that rather than a collaboration, it is a coming together of two great minds that think alike. “It’s not a film promotion strategy. The idea actually came up when Hrithik had come over to get a rakhi tied this Rakshabandhan. We were just talking and suddenly realised that we could make jewellery pieces that would symbolise courage, harmony and emotions,” says Farah. The two had a few meetings and when Farah finally finished the jewellery designs, she says Hrithik was excited like a child to see the designs. “He had faith in me and left the designing part to me. I am glad he liked the final results that are affordable accessories including bands, mobile charms, pendants, chains, pins and Krrish power masks — because we think masks are cool — not exceeding '6,000,” smiles Farah. About the collection, Hrithik says, “I have always strived to imbibe greater qualities and values from all the characters I have essayed through the years. It’s been a constant search, a mission to grow into a stronger, better human being. Krrish is more than just a character or a movie to me. It’s not just about the cape or the mask; it’s a mental stance! Anyone can be a superhero, once we recognise the values he lives by; all we have to do is decide.”