Hrithik Roshan's popularity has scaled new heights with the success of Dhoom 2 and the superhero says in a matter of fact tone that he deserves it.

"I'd like to believe no one gets what they don't deserve. I've to keep growing," Hrithik told in an interview.

"Looking at where I'm coming from — Koi Mil Gaya, Lakshya, Krrish — going to Dhoom 2 and Jodha-Akbar, it's like the whole spectrum. As an actor I'm getting to explore different areas. I'm truly enjoying myself," he said.

Dhoom 2 has benefited Hrithik in one more way — his pairing with Aishwarya was widely appreciated and they will be seen again in Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodha-Akbar.

"We were considered a mismatch. With our light eyes and fair skin, we were almost seen as siblings. I don't think I've looked better with any other actress. We've one more film together and we better look good," Hrithik said.

Hrithik is truly excited about Jodha-Akbar. "It takes me to a place where I've never travelled, not even in my imagination. The journey has already become very fascinating for me. I've been reading up books on the Mughal rulers. Rest of the research is being done by Ashutosh Gowariker," he said.

Excerpts from the interview:

Q: You've suddenly shot into the biggest league.
A: I'd like to believe no one gets what they don't deserve. I've to keep growing.

Q: What preparations are on for Jodha-Akbar?
A: Swords are breaking. Horses are throwing me off. Thankfully, it wasn't a serious fall. The only thing was my leg got caught in the stirrup. I got dragged on the ground a bit. I suppose these things will keep happening.

Q: But accidents keep happening to you quite frequently.
A: Yeah, I know. I think I've people's good wishes with me. In spite of these accidents nothing serious happens to me. The only way to perfection is to fall and rise. If you don't fall, you never know the pleasure of rising. A child needs to stumble before he learns to run.

Q: But now you're a father too, hence the added responsibility.
A: Right. That's why I stretch myself a little more so I set a good example for him. It's more important to learn to rise after the fall than to not fall.

Q: No what I meant was, the risks you take could affect your son if, god forbid, something were to happen to you.
A: Sure, I've to exercise that little bit of caution for Hrehaan's sake. I guess I fell off the horse during the rehearsals for Jodha-Akbar so it doesn't happen with the camera on....

Looking at where I'm coming from — Koi Mil Gaya, Lakshya, Krrish — going to Dhoom 2 and Jodha-Akbar, it's like the whole spectrum. As an actor I'm getting to explore different areas. I'm truly enjoying myself.

Jodha-Akbar takes me to a place where I've never travelled even in my imagination. The journey has already become very fascinating for me. I've been reading up books on the Mughal rulers. Rest of the research is being done by Ashutosh Gowariker. He's absolutely amazing.