Bollywood’s Super Star Hrithik Roshan Ignites Chicago’s Holi Festival

Chicago, IL: 
The Windy City was drenched in a kaleidoscope of colors and electrified by Bollywood charisma as Rangotsav 2025, America’s biggest Holi bash, welcomed superstar Hrithik Roshan for an unforgettable meet-and-greet on April 12, 2025, at the National India Hub in Schaumburg, IL. The fifth stop of Hrithik’s whirlwind USA tour, this vibrant celebration drew over 3,000+ attendees from diverse Asian and multicultural backgrounds, all adorned in colorful attire, to revel in the joyous spirit of Holi. The event also saw dignitaries like Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison and Council General Sanjiv Pal from the Consulate General of India grace the stage.

Rangotsav 2025’s Chicago stop was a milestone in Hrithik Roshan’s USA tour, which also included Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, New Jersey, and Bay Area San Jose, CA. The event’s seamless execution, vibrant performances, and Hrithik’s genuine warmth left an indelible mark. Organized by 3 Sixty Shows and AP Square, with national sponsors including Four Square, Hyper Beverages, True Payment Solutions, and Amazing Energy Solutions, the event was a seamless blend of cultural festivity, fan interaction, and community recognition. Local promoters were Gaurav Tutaja from Rajshi Events and Bhavna Modi from Manpasand. 

Rangotsav 2025 was more than just a Holi celebration; it was a cultural extravaganza that showcased the best of Indian heritage through music, dance, and community spirit. Attendees enjoyed traditional Holi activities like color throwing, indulged in Holi-themed culinary delights, and danced to Hrithik’s iconic songs. The event’s highlight was the talk show segment, where Hrithik shared insights into his illustrious career and upcoming projects.

The event, emceed by Rex D’Souza and Zak Khan, featured electrifying performances by dance academies like Shirlzar Dance Company, Mayuri Entertainment Corp (Nache Mayuri), Aaja Nachale Dance Company, PJ Dance Academy, and Arya Dance Academy. Singers including Rex D’Souza, Swapnil, Sameer, Minahaj, Ramyaa, Vivek Agarwal, Sohail Khan, and Avni, along with models Gawari Sri, Mobin Ali, Reena, Rami Mital, Uzma, Sankriti, and Ajanta, added glamour and energy to the festivities. The sound and screen production, expertly handled by Dimple, ensured a flawless experience.

Hrithik Roshan Talk show was emceed by Saba Azad. The Chicago event highlighted as a pinnacle of the tour, saw Hrithik Roshan, engaging with fans in a uniquely intimate talk show format. From heartfelt selfies to candid conversations, Hrithik’s 42 minutes stage presence was a masterclass in humility and connection. Reflecting on his journey, he said, “Thank you, Chicago, for making me feel so special today. I feel like a giant. I’m going behind the camera for my next film, Krrish 4, and I need all your blessings.” He also teased his next release, War 2, set to hit theaters on August 14, 2025, praising co-star Junior NTR for his acting prowess and culinary skills. “War 2 is bigger, better, and I’m really proud of it,” Hrithik declared, igniting excitement among fans.

Hrithik’s connection with Chicago was palpable. “I love Chicago; it’s amazing. My stomach is full of your pizzas, and the air here feels so good,” he enthused, promising to return. His speech resonated deeply as he shared his vision for the next 25 years: “I want my next 25 years to be a journey of becoming, learning, failing, and rising again. I invite you all to be the best version of yourselves.” Fans like Vidhan Davra and Zaki Khan, winners of a singing contest, performed for Hrithik, while birthday celebrants, including Shweta, were serenaded by the crowd. 

The award ceremony honored community leaders for their outstanding contributions, with Hrithik personally felicitating luminaries such as Amit Amin and Dave Patel for their hospitality excellence, Deephti Karlapudi for humanitarian service, Sai Ravi Suribhotla for leadership in real estate, Gulzar Singh for shaping Chicago’s skyline, Dhitu Bhagvankar for entrepreneurial success, Ajeet Singh as president of the Indian-American Business Council, Zaki Khan for educational vision, Sunil Shah and Rita Shah for their work with New York Life Insurance, Chandini Duvvuri for humanitarian efforts, Gaurav Tuteja and Bhavna Modi for event organization, JD of JD Events, Payal Shah, Kanak Zala of the Indian Association of Los Angeles, Ami Patel for dynamic leadership, and Harish Patel. Special recognition went to Umima Fero of Rani’s Nail and Spa for empowerment and Arya Dance Academy for their stellar performance. Signed HRX t-shirts from Hrithik were gifted to awardees, adding a personal touch.

Sponsors played a pivotal role, with National India Hub as the grand sponsor, Fusion Group Games as the elite national sponsor, and elite sponsors like Rana Reagan Pharmacy, Belly Delhi, Core Exteriors, North American College, LA Nima Tequila, Matari Coffee, NY Life Insurance, Shimla Peppers, Honest, State Farm Insurances, Dynasty Home, Chicago Import, Tanishq, Vistal Tech, and Tech Insurance Agency. PN Entertainment and Hopscotch powered the event, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere.

The event’s success was a testament to the tireless efforts of organizers Gaurav Tuteja, Bhavna Modi, Payal Shah, Aria Patel, and JD Events, with Manpasand hailed as a family-like force behind the scenes.

Critics from Chicago Fan
National and local promoters did an excellent job for over 1 hour meet and greet event, ensure a seamless rush-free, no shouting and everyone treated with respect and dignity. The event maintained an organized flow, ensuring fans had meaningful interactions with Hrithik. The event’s talk show format, a departure from the dance performances some fans anticipated, was meticulously organized to ensure a smooth, rush-free experience.

Hrithik’s warm engagement with meet and greet attendees, he graciously interacted with each fan, shaking hands, signing autographs, and posing for photos with a friendly demeanor that particularly charmed youngsters and kids. Fans and dance groups had ample time to capture lifetime memories with Hrithik.” 

Syed Sabahat Jamal was the head of security for the movement & coordination of Bollywood’s superstar “Hrithik Roshan”. He and his team made sure that no mistakes were made. Safety & security is the most important aspect of syed Sabahat Jamal’s job! Hrithik Roshan’s security was executed successfully without any critical incidents. 

“Rangotsav is America’s largest Holi celebration, bringing together communities to revel in the festival of colors through music, dance, and cultural festivities. With a commitment to fostering unity and joy. Our experience in Chicago with Hrithik Roshan is that he graciously interacted with fans, shaking hands, signing autographs, and posing for selfie photos with a friendly demeanor that particularly charmed youngsters and kids, politeness, making every moment special for fans. The organizers crafted a truly memorable event, and we wish Hrithik all the best in his future endeavors” Suresh Bodiwala Asian Media USA.,