On 28 October, Hrithik Roshan turned his Instagram into a reminder that Bollywood exes can still show up for each other. A belated birthday carousel for Sussanne Khan included images of the former couple with their sons Hrehaan and Hridaan — and a caption that was more gratitude than greeting.
Hrithik wrote that the wish was late but from the heart, then spelled out what he admires: the life Sussanne has lived, the challenges she has faced, and the person she has grown into. He also connected her warmth to her mother, adding, ‘Truly, Mom’s spirit lives on in you.’
More than a birthday note
The post doubled as a co-parenting statement. Hrithik called Sussanne ‘the best mama to Ray and Ridz’ and said he is thankful their sons have ‘such a positive source of light in their mother.’ That line matters because the two have been divorced since 2014, after marrying in 2000, and their public tone has stayed supportive ever since.
He ended with a specific cheer for her venture: he hopes The Charcoal Project reaches ‘every city across the world that your heart dreams of conquering.’ Saba Azad, Hrithik’s partner, added red heart emojis in the comments.
What makes the dynamic work
Their story offers a template for post-divorce goodwill:
- Specific praise beats generic flattery — Hrithik names her growth, her parenting, and her business.
- Kids stay centred — the note frames Sussanne’s motherhood as a gift to Hrehaan and Hridaan.
- New partners join the warmth — Saba’s heart emojis signal that support isn’t a threat.
That last detail is part of the story’s appeal. Both have moved on: Sussanne is dating Arslan Goni, and Hrithik went public with Saba Azad in 2022. Instead of silence, they choose a visible, low-drama version of family.
Why it resonated
Bollywood divorce coverage often runs on friction, so a respectful birthday note travels quickly. Fans respond to warmth between exes because it is rare and easy to copy. The post also gave Sussanne’s venture a global-level mention without a hard sell.
For celebrity-watchers, the takeaway is simple: the real story isn’t just the birthday — it is that Hrithik is still in Sussanne’s corner, and says so in public.
In recent work, Hrithik was seen in a cameo in Jailer 2 and in War 2 with Jr NTR and Kiara Advani; he will next make his directorial debut with Krrish 3.
Source: Hindustan Times
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