Fighter, which is touted to be one of the biggest releases this year, is garnering eyeballs for the intense chemistry between Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, who will be coming together for the first time on the big screen, later this month. Ahead of its release, as Deepika turned a year older on January 5, and Hrithik decided to pen a heartfelt wish for his co-star. He was joined by Anil Kapoor, who will also be essaying one of the lead roles in the upcoming Siddharth Anand directorial.
Hrithik Roshan took to Instagram to share a few glimpses of Deepika Padukone from their upcoming aerial actioner, and also penned a long birthday wish for her. He wrote, “Happy Birthday Deepika Padukone! You Truly exemplify the spirit of Fighter with the way you persevere through every challenge and setback on your way to victory. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you - wishing you health, happiness and peace for this year and all the years to come.” He concluded it by wishing her in true-blue ‘Patty’ style as he added, “Soar High, Sqaud Leader Minal Rathore.” For the unversed, Deepika plays the role of an Squadron Leader of the Indian Air Force by the same name in the upcoming entertainer. On the other hand, Hrithik will be essaying the role of Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania.
Further, Anil Kapoor, who will be playing Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh aka Rocky also took to the platform to share his birthday wish for Padukone as he wrote, “Many Many happy returns of the day. To more and more health and success to you!"
Apart from them, Fighter is also expected to star Akshay Oberoi and Karan Singh Grover in key roles and the two actors also wished the actress on her special day. Produced by Viacom 18, Fighter is expected to hit the big screens on January 25.