Hrithik Roshan On The "Dichotomy" Of Patty. Bonus - Inputs From Fighter Co-Stars Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor

"Call him Patty or Shammi, there was a constant tug of war within him," wrote Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan is currently basking in all the love coming his way for Fighter,his latest release. The aerial action thriller, directed by Siddharth Anand, features Hrithik Roshan as Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, a patriot with a complicated past. Now, in a new Instagram post, the superstar has attempted to explore the many facets of the complex character. As per Hrithik Roshan, there exists a dichotomy in the character of Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, who is referred to as both Patty and Shammi in the movie by the rest of the cast. Hrithik's note about the character is attached to a behind-the-scenes video from the film set. In it, Hrithik Roshan can be seen interacting with people on set ahead of the shoot, asking them how he looks in the garb of an officer.

Director Siddharth Anand also speaks about Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania in the clip and says, “I think Patty is a fiercely patriotic soldier. Puts his country before everything else, before personal egos and relationships and that is why he is so lovable.”

Producers Ajit Andhare and Ramon Chibb also spoke about how Hrithik Roshan was the best fit for the role. Ramon Chibb also added that Hrithik Roshan attended “real, actual live machine briefings” to understand his role as a fighter pilot better. In the video, Hrithik Roshan is also seen interacting with officers to understand the nuances of the role.