Guess who’s wielding the microphone now? Hrithik Roshan! Reliance Big Pictures and Rakesh Roshan’s Kites, Hrithik’s next big film, marks the debut of the actor on the silver screen. Reliance Big Pictures is launching the music of the film on national television and airing the song, Kites in the Sky, along with some behind-the-scenes footage on March 29 at 9.30 p.m. on 40 television channels.

Poster of Kites, starring Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori

Video footage of Hrithik Roshan recording the song Kites in the Sky is available on the Facebook fan page for the movie. Update: Video of Hrithik singing Kites in the Sky is now available on Youtube – We have embedded it for you below.

A nervous Hrithik, who has hit films like Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, Koi… Mil Gaya, Krish, Dhoom 2 and Jodha Akbar in his kitty, said he sang the song because he did not want to lip sync. “I am embarrassed and nervous,” he tweeted. “I want your feedback and once you have heard the CD b brutal [in your comments].”

Kites, which also stars Mexican actress Barbara Mori and Kangana Ranaut, is about the journey of two lovers and will be released in both Hindi and English. It is scheduled to hit screens on May 21. Promotion is under way, and Barbara Mori is expected to be in India in May to join the team for pre-release publicity of the movie. Kites was in the news in early 2009, when gossip arose that the actor was getting a little too interested in Barbara Mori – an allegation that Hrithik stoutly denied.

Kites movie official trailer

The music of Kites is by Rajesh Roshan and lyrics are by Nasir Faraaz. The music (released on T-Series) will be available in stores from March 29 onwards. It is also available on SD and USB cards and for download in a digital format (as a single song or entire album).

Hrithik Roshan said: “I was nervous to make my debut as a singer, considering I come from a family that is well known in the world of music, but for this very reason my chacha [Rajesh Roshan] and director Anurag Basu were most certain that I could sing. I have given this song my best and honest shot, but I still don’t consider myself a professional singer.”

Director Anurag Basu said, “I first noticed Hrithik’s singing talent when we were casually jamming one evening after dinner. After that when I told him to sing for Kites, he wasn’t too sure initially but he agreed to give it a try. He is a natural singer and has the talent in his genes; I only did my job by tapping it. Hrithik has a good career ahead as a singer.”

How did rehearsals go? Hrithik says he rehearsed all the time – while brushing his teeth and when in the shower!

“Early morning, I would start with my sa re ga ma… right from the time I would wake up to brushing my teeth to taking the shower, all the time I sang with hand movements trying to reach the highest scale and the lowest note,” Hrithik said.

“I have given this song my best and honest shot but I still don’t consider myself a professional singer,” the 36-year-old said.

The actor also revealed that his recording experience was different from what he expected. “I had fallen in love with the art of shutting your eyes from the world and going in meditative state where you just sing. But when I went to the studio, it was a totally different story.

Photo: Barbara Mori, Hrithik Roshan's co-star in Kites

“They put you in this little compartment and you are not allowed to move because the mike is fixed. While practicing I had been so mobile. And now I was locked up in one place where I couldn’t even move my legs because the breath shifts in different direction,” Hrithik said.

“Finally, I told them to just switch off all the lights. This blackout worked and helped me get rid of my inhibitions. That’s how I finally worked,” he added.

What does his wife Suzanne say about his new skill?

“She is completely biased. She feels I am the best singer in the world. She compares me to Elvis Presley,” Hrithik said.

For all of you who are anxiously waiting for the release of Kites, here is an additional video clip for you.

Wedding photo of Suzanne and Hrithik Roshan

The report, which is most likely to be just one big fat, juicy rumor, says that Suzanne Roshan walked out on Hrithik Roshan and moved back into her parent’s house, with her two kids.

Reports say that one of the most devoted couples in the Hindi film industry has broken up because of Hrithik Roshan’s alleged affair with Barbara Mori. Update: Hrithik Roshan singing Kites in the Sky

The rumors of the Hrithik Roshan-Barbara Mori affair have been doing the rounds ever since the two have been shooting for Kites, Hrithik’s next movie. Kites, directed by Anurag Basu (Life in a Metro, Murder), will be released in two languages, Hindi and English.

Barbara Mori: International model and actress

Hrithik and the rest of the Roshan family are saying that there is no question of a split. They say that Suzanne Roshan has moved out of the house because a floor of the house is being renovated.

Hrithik Roshan’s sister, Sunaina Roshan, has been quoted as saying that Hrithik and Suzanne have no problems. She said that Suzanne had to move to her parent’s place because the ceiling of their house was being treated for termites.

Hrithik Roshan, who returned from South Africa, on April 6, 2009, is said to have gone straight to meet Suzanne and the kids, at her parent’s place, which truth to tell is very normal behavior. If you have been away for a bit, why wouldn’t you want to meet your wife and kids right away?

When reporters caught up with Hrithik, he said that he was at that very moment picnicking with Suzanne Roshan and the kids.

Hrithik and Suzanne Roshan, are said to have one of the most stable and loving relationships in the industry. It has always been obvious that they are very much in love with each other, so, I for one, will take the rumor with a big pinch of salt.

Kites, which will be released on October 16, 2009, has been produced by Rakesh Roshan, Hrithik Roshan’s father.

Hrithik is said to play a Salsa teacher in the movie who falls in love with a Spanish girl, he can’t communicate with, because he speaks no Spanish and she speaks nothing but Spanish.

Kangana Ranaut plays a Salsa student hopelessly in love with Hrithik.

Photo: Barbara Mori to star in Kites

The controversy around the kissing scene between Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori during Kites movie shoot has barely subsided, when the next controversy has cropped up. Apparently Papa Roshan, who was none to happy over the Hrithik Roshan – Barbara Mori kiss scene, is even more discomfited over the highly steamy Hrithik – Barbara Mori scenes in Kites.

Rumor has it that the Hrithik Roshan – Barbara Mori sex scenes were so hot, that papa Roshan was asked to leave the sets by Kites director Anurag Basu. Basu felt that Hrithik would be very uncomfortable performing his sex scenes with Barbara Mori, if his father were around.

Photo: Barbara Mori, International model and actress

Apart from that, Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori are said to get on very well off-screen as well, which has panicked Papa Roshan even more. He is said to have flown down Hrithik’s wife and kids to Las Vegas, where Kites is being shot, to stem any budding relationship between Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori.

Kites which was scheduled to be complete in September 2008, got delayed due to sandstorms in New Mexico where Kites was being shot. Kites will now be completed by mid-October, 2008. Kites stars Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori, and Kangana Ranaut in pivotal roles.

Barbara Mori

Mexican beauty Barbara Mori is a telenovela actress with TV Azteca. Barbara Mori is of mixed heritage. Barbara Mori’s father, Yuyi Mori, is of Japanese ancestry while her mother, Rosario Ochoa, is Mexican.

Barbara Mori has acted in many telenovelas, notably Mirada de mujer: El regreso for which she won the TVyNovelas Award. Barbara Mori has also acted in films like Inspiracion, Robots, La mujer de mi hermano, and Pretendiendo. Barbara Mori’s latest release was the 2008 flick Violanchelo. Barbara Mori is also a well-known international model.

Photo: Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan is one of the biggest superstars in Bollywood. Hrithik Roshan, who has acted in many blockbuster hits in India, is the poster child of faithfulness in an industry rampant with extra-marital affairs. Hrithik Roshan married to his teenage love, Suzanne Roshan, is reputed to have a very clean personal life.

Hrithik Roshan with Barbara Mori in Kites

Perhaps, that is why the Hrithik – Barbara Mori hot scenes has fueled speculation about the alleged liaison between hunky Hrithik and the equally bodylicious Barbara Mori.

Kites has been directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Rakesh Roshan. Anurag Basu has directed movies like Gangster, Life in a Metro, and Murder, all of which have been hits and appreciated by critics as well as audiences.

Kites is a dance-based bilingual movie (English and Hindi). Hrithik is a lovable (?) con artist who has two women on a string, Barbara Mori and Kangana Ranaut. Barbara Mori plays a salsa teacher, while Kangana plays the role of a siren.

Rakesh Roshan has directed most of the movies he has produced. His bumper hits like Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Krissh 1 and 2, have starred son Hrithik Roshan. This is the second time Rakesh Roshan has handed over he directorial reins to another. The last time he did so, was the 2008 release Krazzy 4, which tanked at the box office and landed him into a legal tangle.

Kites will hit the movie screens in 2009.