Hrithik Roshan was skeptical about Guzaarish movie

Guzaarish is the first time Hrithik Roshan has teamed with acclaimed director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and actor says he was skeptical about making the film. "I was skeptical about the role because he was evolved enough as an actor and I was afraid if I would be able translate their creative genius screen. But when Mr. Bhansali tells the script had me laughing and crying at the same time, and I could not wait to start work, "said Hrithik.

The actor's 36-year-old plays a magician who becomes a paraplegic bound to a wheelchair after a magic trick goes wrong. The actor said that while the film is intense and tragic, but also makes people smile. "The film is dark, intense, with a tragic history, but it is magical, because it makes people smile. Ethan is the happiest character I played and I put a smile on everyone's face," Hrithik said, who was in the capital on Tuesday to promote the film which releases on 19 November.

GuzaarishHrithik Aishwarya Rai has been paired against a third time and the actor says his equation with the former Miss World is "perfect." "Ten years ago, we gave our first trip together for a cold drink business. Our equation has been perfect since then. Our way of working is similar.'s Great to work with a friend and there are no ego problems between us," said the actor.

Aishwarya, who has acted with Hrithik in Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar, plays his nurse Guzaarish. They share a special bond that eventually turns into love. "While watching the movie, you suddenly realize it is a story of love and Guzaarish is one of the most beautiful love stories ever seen," said Hrithik.

Bhansali, who has directed films like Devdas and Black, is known to be a difficult task, but the filmmaker says Hrithik gave freely. "I've never enjoyed as much freedom as an actor. He used to roll the camera and we will act the way we wanted. You need a lot of faith to do that," he said.