Author: Ashwini Deshmukh
Publication: The Times of India
Date: September 5, 2009
URL: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Hrithik-family-get-spiritual-on-dads-bday/articleshow/4974833.cms
Instead of having a flashy birthday bash,
Rakesh Roshan has chosen to celebrate his 60th birthday by Hrithik introspecting
on life. He will fly to the Oneness University with children Hrithik and Sunaina,
his wife and in-laws. Hrithik was so keen on the idea that he re-worked his
schedule to join them in Varadaiahpalem in Andhra Pradesh today. Roshan celebrates
his birthday today.
Sunaina Roshan has been an avid follower of
the faith. Sunaina said, "I am a great admirer of Amma Bhagwan and I
go there every month. My mother later joined the faith. My father could see
a great change in both of us and decided to pay a visit himself. He loved
everything there, the peaceful environment, the positive energy, his interaction
with Bhagwan."
Sunaina, enthused by her beliefs, adds, "Then
Duggu (Hrithik) was so intrigued by our transformation and belief that he
too wanted to experience it. Bhagwan's disciple, Namanji, even came to our
house and met Dad and Duggu and introduced them to the teachings. It has liberated
me from my sufferings and seeing this, my family has been drawn closer to
Oneness. After meeting Bhagwan, I feel it was worth going through all my sufferings."
One day, the family was collectively deciding
how to celebrate papa Roshan's 60th birthday, which is usually a grand affair
with family and friends. Rakesh came up with a suggestion. She says, "Dad
decided to do away with the usual celebrations, and instead, opted to go to
the Oneness University. And Duggu too was more than happy and he worked out
his schedule accordingly. The family will celebrate his birthday, taking the
blessings of Bhagwan."
Amongst other celebrities, Shilpa Shetty,
Manisha Koirala and Isha Koppikar are also followers.
