Celebrity photographer Dabboo Ratnani spoke about how Hrithik Roshan got his first film. Dabboo said, "I shot Hrithik's first portfolio before 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai'. He got the movie because of it." "His father, Rakesh Roshan, called me after the photoshoot and said that after watching my portfolio, he decided to make a film with his son," he added.