Hrithik Roshan is reading 'Good Omens' by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman on apocalypse ; post gets a surprise tip from ex-wife Sussanne

Bollywood icon Hrithik Roshan recently treated fans to a deeply introspective post on X and shared that he is currently reading 'Good Omens' written by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. Sharing a meditative flight experience, the post by Bollywood heartthrob blends philosophy, humor, and literary flair. For the unversed, 'Good Omens' is a novel co-written by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett and it is the story about how the world is going to end next Saturday.

The actor, who has lately been in his 'reader era' has been sharing a series of books that he has been reading. The Instagram post by 'Kaho na Pyar' actor went viral in no time and his ex-wife Sussanne Khan appreciated his 'witty' and 'mysterious' writing. In the comment section, Sussanne Khan wrote, "I think it’s time you write a book too… u writing is so witty and mysterious." (sic) Though the couple divorced in 2014, they continue to co-parent Hrehaan Roshan and Hridhaan Roshan with mutual respect.

"Great book!! Great show too! Michael Sheen and David Tennant. Almost as good as ones imagination!," wrote music composer Vishal Dadlani.

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Hrithik Roshan's latest book

Currently, Hrithik Roshan is reading 'Good Omens', a satirical book about the Apocalypse. When a demon named Crowley realizes he’s misplaced the Antichrist, an eleven-year-old boy named Adam, he teams up with his old enemy turned friend, an angel named Aziraphale. Together, they try to find Adam so that they can save Earth before the Apocalypse starts.

In his poetic caption, Hrithik wrote: "The captain announces, we take off. The sweet Angel of Death - dot on time, appears on my left shoulder whistling a tune. Here we go again. Its presence is disconcerting, I wish he'd leave, cause I wanna read some humor and think of silly happy things, but we've built such a bond over the years that it would be rude now to suddenly ignore him."

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The actor portrays death as a familiar companion, describing it as quiet, self-assured, and able to whistle nostalgic tunes from his childhood. Hrithik acknowledges that while the Angel’s presence feels unsettling, it also brings an unexpected sense of companionship.

"He doesn't say much, always just sits smug and contented, whistles really well. Always picks an enchanted tune from my childhood, the rascal." Fans were immediately drawn to this whimsical yet contemplative depiction, which is equal parts eerie and endearing.

"Fine. I put my book down. And take another good look at the prophecy of the inevitable oblivion I'm hurtling towards and secretly shudder at its blackness beckoning me. I shut my eyes and quickly compare it to the other blackness that cradled me- the nothingness I emerged from."

In his signature lyrical style, Hrithik celebrates the messy, colorful journey of life: "I squint. The colourful in-between has at the least been a beautiful wondrous mess-o-mix of strife and love. My naive heart pounds with unfathomable hope. Gosh .. so much hope it breaks my heart."

The post concludes with a tender acceptance and communal sentiment: "I squint harder, it all seems fair and in order. Yes. Yes. Fair and in order. Yes. I look around, aah so many of us in it together.. I join in, we whistle together. Rascal and I. The seatbelt sign turns off.. I flip the book. GOOD OMENS. Apparently, I packed the right book."

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How the fans reacted

The caption was accompanied by carefully chosen photos that reflect his mood- a selfie with the book, in-flight setup with coffee and chocolate, a close-up of the Good Omens cover, and a moody night skyline. Together, the images and narrative show Hrithik’s literary side, vulnerability, and philosophical depth, earning him admiration from fans who flooded his post with praise, heartfelt comments, and GIFs celebrating his honesty and wit.

In December 2025, Hrithik Roshan reflected on revisiting the book after many years, writing, "Re-reading pages I underlined 25years ago. I think it's all finally coming together in my head now. What fun. Finding flow states. That's everything. Thank you, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, for this one. #FLOW."