Apart from Jodha Akbar, this is the first biopic Hritihik has signed in his Bollywood career till date.
Anand Kumar is known for imparting IIT coaching to underprivileged students in his fame classes titled “Super 30”.
Earlier, it was a rumor that Akshay Kumar will sign this movie as Roshan father and son were not happy with the docudrama format of the movie.
However, it all became clear when Anand Kumar had a visit to Hrithik Roshan's residence.
