Nayandeep Rakshit (DNA; October 27, 2016)

Hrithik Roshan is a method actor and whenever he does a role, he immerses himself into that character. So, while After Hrs reported that director Sanjay Gupta wrapped the shooting of Kaabil ahead of time, Hrithik now reveals that he has not finished shooting for the film. There is a shot of his hand — a close-up still — to be filmed, even though shooting has wrapped.

The actor reveals that he didn’t do the shot because that would mean that his work for the film has ended. He wants to remain in the Kaabil mode, till the film’s release date (January 26, 2017). The actor wants to prolong the Kaabil journey because playing a visually impaired person has been an experience that touched him in many ways.

A source reveals, “This one is extra-special because playing a visually impaired character was a new experience for him. He spent a lot of time with people who were blind since birth and with those who lost their eyesight as children. Meeting them really moved him. In fact, he was surprised when one of them said that he was a fan of Hrithik because he couldn’t understand how someone who has never seen him, can be a fan.”

The actor confirms, “This fan even took a selfie with me, and I found it sweet that he smoothened his hair and then smiled for the camera. I learnt so much by spending time with them. They are happy people. There is nothing bechara about them. And they don’t liked to be viewed like that. They go about their lives, just like us. During my research for the film, I heard of blind bodybuilders, lawyers, teachers, accountants, etc. And they do it all effortlessly. Observing them and spending time with them, helped me prepare for the role.”

Gupta is waiting for Hirthik to give him the go-ahead to shoot the one remaining scene.