Happy Birthday Hrithik Roshan: How ‘Duggu’ And Sussanne Khan Cracked The Co-Parenting Formula After Divorce

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On 10 January 2026, Hrithik Roshan celebrates another birthday, one that also invites a moment to look back at a career defined by reinvention. From 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' to 'Jodhaa Akbar', 'Agneepath ', and 'War', Hrithik has never stayed still. He has evolved as a performer, taken risks with roles, and spoken openly about personal challenges long before it became fashionable to do so.

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But alongside the actor, there's another role he's consistently shown up for, that of a father. When divorces often turn bitter or distant, Hrithik Roshan and his ex-wife Sussanne Khan have quietly built something far more durable: a functional, respectful co-parenting partnership that puts their children first.

From Marriage To Separation Without Hostility

Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan married in 2000 and separated in 2013, with their divorce finalised in 2014. What stood out then and continues to stand out now was the absence of public blame, legal drama, or hostile statements.

Both were clear that the marriage had ended, but the family hadn't. That distinction shaped everything that followed.

Even years later, members of Sussanne's family have publicly described the separation as dignified and free of bitterness, a rarity, especially under constant public scrutiny.

Raising Hrehaan And Hridhaan As A Team

Hrithik and Sussanne share two sons Hrehaan (born 2006) and Hridhaan (born 2008) and their co-parenting approach has been visibly consistent.

Birthdays, school milestones, family dinners, and holidays often include both parents. Social media posts from either side regularly show them coming together for their children. The message is simple and powerful: the children don't need to choose sides.

Public Respect, Not Polite Silence

What makes their equation stand out is that respect hasn't remained unspoken.

Sussanne has openly acknowledged Hrithik's involvement as a father, often referring to him as a strong, supportive presence in their sons' lives. Hrithik, too, has never downplayed Sussanne's role as a parent or partner in raising their children.

There's no attempt to rewrite history or pretend the marriage didn't matter just a shared understanding that parenting didn't end with divorce.

The Lockdown Decision That Said A Lot

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Sussanne temporarily moved in with Hrithik so their sons wouldn't be separated from either parent during a stressful time.
The move at that time was practical, child-focused, and rooted in emotional stability - exactly what co-parenting should look like when it's working well.

Family Holidays, Brunches And Weddings - Together

Post-divorce, Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan didn't retreat into separate worlds when it came to their children. They travelled together with their sons on holidays, including overseas trips where both parents were visibly present, sharing time as a family rather than splitting schedules. In Mumbai, they've stepped out together for Sunday brunches with Hrehaan and Hridhaan, keeping routines familiar and relaxed.

They've also attended extended family weddings together - most notably celebrations within the Roshan family where both parents showed up alongside their respective partners, without awkward distance or tension. These moments were practical choices that allowed their children to feel anchored, even after the marriage ended.

Making Space For New Relationships

Both Hrithik and Sussanne have moved on in their personal lives, and notably, without turning that growth into friction. Sussanne has been seen at gatherings involving Hrithik's family, and her cordial equation with Hrithik's partner Saba Azad has often drawn attention which is rare. It shows that co-parenting doesn't have to collapse when new relationships enter the picture.

Why This Matters Beyond Celebrity Culture

What Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan offer isn't perfection, it's realism. They show that:

• Divorce doesn't have to erase respect
• Children don't need divided households emotionally
• Public figures can model healthy behaviour without turning it into a lecture

For many parents navigating separation, their journey feels relatable precisely because it's practical and consistent. And it centres the people who matter most.

On His 52nd Birthday, A Role That Deserves Applause

As Hrithik Roshan turns a year older today, his legacy isn't limited to box-office milestones or physical transformations. It also includes showing up year after year as a present, collaborative parent. It's a role he's never stepped away from post divorce. And that, perhaps, is as inspiring as it can get.