Sunaina Roshan, sister of Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan, recently spoke candidly about her brother’s childhood struggles with stammering and the emotional toll it took on him. In a heartfelt interview, she shared how Hrithik’s journey to becoming one of India’s most admired actors began with years of quiet battles and intense self-discipline.
According to Sunaina, Hrithik used to wake up as early as 4:30 or 5 AM to attend speech therapy sessions, often in isolation. “I would still be sleeping, and he’d be out there doing his speech exercises, just so he could speak a full sentence without being ridiculed,” she said.
His condition, she noted, wasn’t just a personal challenge it was a source of bullying during his school years. The constant teasing made him withdrawn, but he chose to fight back not with anger, but with focus and persistence.
Experts say such early intervention and consistent speech therapy can significantly improve fluency and self-confidence in children with speech disorders. In Hrithik’s case, the discipline clearly paid off. Today, he is celebrated not just for his acting and dance skills, but also for his powerful public speaking—something many might not know was once a source of deep insecurity.
Sunaina also highlighted how important family support and professional help were in his journey. “Our parents made sure he had every tool he needed to overcome this. They never let him feel less than anyone,” she said.
Hrithik Roshan has previously spoken about his speech difficulties, but this intimate perspective from his sister offers a deeper look into the emotional resilience behind his success.
