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Actor Hugh Jackman says he is constantly thrilled to still be an actor because he struggled at the beginning of his career.

The 42-year-old star, who has starred in 'X-Men', 'Van Helsing' and 'Australia', admits he is often surprised that he still gets roles in the industry, Contactmusic reported.

"When I started acting I wasn't very good so I'm constantly just thrilled I'm not being kicked out," he said.

Jackman, who plays Wolverine in the 'X-Men' franchise and appears as a former boxer in 'Real Steel', likes to play hard men in movies because they make his life more interesting.

"I love playing flawed characters because I think drama films are about conflicts. I enjoy playing tough guys in movies because I'm really pretty boring in real life. I just get to be much more interesting on screen," he added.

But the Australian hunk prefers stage acting which he is set to do later this year when he returns to New York to star in 'Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway'.

SRK and Hrithik Roshan seem to have patched up after their mini-war...

There were talks that actors Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan weren't on talking terms. And it was all around the time Hugh Jackman was in Mumbai. Apparently, Hrithik Roshan was miffed that SRK didn't invite him and wife Susanne at the bash at Mannat, SRK's residence thrown in honour of Hugh Jackman.

There were talks that Hrithik was going to adopt the eye-for-an-eye attitude and not invite Shah Rukh and Gauri for a bash hosted by him, but all seems to be well now. With the cricket World Cup came about a spirit of friendship and unity.

Hrithik and Susanne Roshan made it to Shah Rukh Khan's house to watch the India-Sri Lanka finals with much luxury and with friends. The actors later went outside and even danced with the crowds gathered there in jubilant furore when the Men in Blue brought home the cup!

So, there's no bad blood between SRK and Hrithik. MS Dhoni, Sachin and the boys seem to have undone what Hugh did!

The closing ceremony of FICCI Frames in Mumbai turned out to be more fun than expected with Shahrukh Khan and Hugh Jackman entertaining the gathering with their wit and dance. The duo was joined by actress Vidya Balan.

Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan was sharing dais with Hugh Jackman for a discussion on Hollywood and Bollywood at Ficci Frames 2011 event, and once it got over, Shahrukh thought to teach Jackman what is called truly Bollywood. The star offered to teach the X-Man star a few desi steps and the actor was game.

Jackman removed his coat and stood next to Shahrukh, very eager to learn. Shahrukh Khan surprised everyone when he made Hugh Jackman shake a hip to Madhuri Dixit's hit number Dhak dhak karne laga.

During the discussion, Jackman exclaimed: “I love My Name Is Khan and I think I should act in the sequel to the film, which we can call 'My Name Is Jackman' with a tagline - and I'm not a tourist.”

Vidya Balan won the Best Actress award for her work in Ishqiya. She wore a green Sabayasachi sari at the event.