Rahul Roy (born 9 February 1966) is an Indian actor, producer and former model known for his works in Hindi films and television.[5][6] Roy began his acting career with the 1990 blockbuster Aashiqui, a Mahesh Bhatt production as the lead actor with newcomer Anu Aggarwal. He then appeared opposite Karishma Kapoor in Sudhakar Bokade's romantic film Sapne Sajan Ke (1992).[7][8] Roy has been honoured with life membership of the International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film & Television.[9][10]
Rahul Roy | |
|---|---|
 Rahul Roy in 2012 | |
| Born | 9 February 1966[1][2][3] |
| Alma mater | The Lawrence School, Sanawar |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, producer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse |
Rajlakshmi Khanvilkar
(m. 2000; div. 2014) |
Roy delivered a notable performance in Mahesh Bhatt's 1993 autobiographical Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee, Roy's character is based on the filmmaker. The film was Zee TV's first mainstream production. Roy then featured in Bhatt's production Jaanam, which was Vikram Bhatt's directorial debut.[11][12][13]
In 2006, Roy participated and won the first season of game show Bigg Boss – the Indian version of Celebrity Big Brother, produced by Endemol India for Colors Viacom 18.[13] Roy has ventured into movie production. His company, Rahul Roy Productions, released its first movie, entitled Elaan, on 25 November 2011 in Bihar. It stars Roy and Rituparna Sen as the main lead.[14]
Personal life
editRoy was born to Deepak and Indira Roy and educated at the Lawrence School, Sanawar.[citation needed] He has a brother named Romeer.[15] His maternal uncle is Cory Walia, a renowned name in tinsel town, and on the fashion circuit.[16] He was married to Rajlakshmi Khanvilkar (Rani), a fashion model, who had been previously married to Samir Soni.[17] They divorced amicably in 2014.[18][19]
Career
editDuring the early 1990s, Roy worked in several romantic films that did not do well, although his performances in Majhdhaar, Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare, Pyar Ka Saaya and Jaanam were liked. His best film performance is considered to be in Junoon. In the late 1990s, Roy played supporting actor roles. He got his big break from the 1990 film Aashiqui.
After Aashiqui, Roy signed a number of films. Apart from Junoon, most of them did not work. A lot of the films he had signed ended up being shelved. K.Balachander's project Dilon Ka Rishta never saw the light due to the death of producer R. C. Prakash; another important project, Ayudh, was hit by the director's untimely death. Among other films shelved were Premabhishek, Tune Mera Dil Le Liya with Raveena Tandon, N. R. Pachisia's Dil Diya Chori Chori with Karishma Kapoor, Balwant Dullat's Phir Kabhi, Mahesh Bhatt's Kalyug, Harry Baweja's Vajra with Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shirodkar and Jab Jab Dil Mile with Karishma Kapoor and Nagma.[20][21]
Roy was to play the male lead in Mahesh Bhatt's Khilona, the Bollywood remake of the Kevin Costner thriller Revenge, but that was shelved as well. Roy returned to acting after four years in Meri Aashiqui (2005), in which he played the lead. His most recent films are the comedy Naughty Boy (2006) and Rafta Rafta, in which he portrayed the role of an underworld Don. He also appeared on the television program Bigg Boss, the Indian version of Celebrity Big Brother in 2006. He won the game show by public votes on 26 January 2007. Roy had made a comeback with Harikrit Films psychological thriller To B or Not to B.[22]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Film | Role | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Aashiqui | Rahul | |
| 1991 | Pyaar Ka Saaya | Avinash (Avi) Saxena/Rakesh | |
| 1992 | Ghazab Tamasha | Sita Ram | |
| Sapne Sajan Ke | Deepak | ||
| Junoon | Vikram Chauhan | ||
| Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare | Rahul | ||
| 1993 | Game | Vijay | |
| Bhookamp | Rahul | ||
| Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee | Rahul | Television film[23] | |
| Pehla Nasha | Himself | ||
| Gumrah | Rahul Malhotra | ||
| Jaanam | Amar Rao | ||
| Baarish | |||
| 1994 | Hanste Khelte | Rahul Chopra | Television film[24] |
| 1996 | Megha | Akash | |
| Majhdhaar | Krishna | ||
| 1997 | Dharma Karma | Kumar | |
| Naseeb | Deepak | ||
| 1998 | Achanak | Vijay Nanda | |
| 1999 | Phir Kabhi | Vikram | |
| 2000 | Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa | Vijay | |
| 2001 | Afsana Dilwalon Ka | Anwar | |
| 2005 | Meri Aashiqui | Daniel | |
| 2006 | Rafta Rafta: The Speed | Spenser | |
| Naughty Boy | Singhania | ||
| Vidyarthi | Inspector | ||
| Bipasha – The Black Beauty | Lawyer | ||
| 2010 | Crime Partner | ||
| Ada...A Way of Life | |||
| 2011 | Elaan | Army Officer | Bhojpuri film |
| 2013 | Sabse Bada Mujrim | ||
| 2015 | 2B Or Not To B | Nikhil | |
| 2017 | 2016 The End | Don Dicosta | |
| 2018 | Night & Fog | Tanvir Ahmad | [25] |
| 2019 | A Thin Line | Mr. Thapar | |
| Cabaret | Rahul Roy | ZEE5 original film[26] | |
| 2022 | Smile Hearts | ||
| 2023 | Agra | [27] |
Television
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Kaise Kahoon | Feroz | |
| 2003–2004 | Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny | Rahul | |
| 2006–2007 | Bigg Boss 1 | Winner |
References
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- ^ Bhargav, Shubham (8 February 2021). "Rahul Roy Birthday Special: Rise and fall of the 'Aashiqui' star". Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ Gayatri, Geetanjali (26 June 2005). "Smart learning". The Tribune. Archived from the original on 29 November 2005. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
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- ^ "Rahul Roy-Actors-Bollywood-Celeb Interview Archives-Indiatimes Chat". Chatinterviews.indiatimes.com. 15 October 2004. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ "Rahul Roy returns to big screen with psychological thriller". NDTVMovies.com. Archived from the original on 21 November 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- ^ "Rahul Roy Shared His Experience With Media Students – AAFT". Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
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- ^ "Rahul Roy returns to films with 'To Be Or Not To Be'". Zee News. 10 December 2013. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "Rahul Roy returns to big screen with psychological thriller". IBNLive. Archived from the original on 21 November 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ a b "BiggBoss Winner : Rahul aashiqui Roy is back in the limelight! at Bigg Boss Nau – Double Trouble : Latest News, Videos, Photos, Housemates of Season 9". Archived from the original on 6 February 2007. Retrieved 27 January 2007.
- ^ "Rahul Roy to play a negative role in 100 crores". The Indian Express. 11 July 2014. Archived from the original on 18 January 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ^ Chaubey, Pranita (30 November 2020). "Aashiqui Star Rahul Roy Suffers Brain Stroke, Currently In ICU: Report". NDTV. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ Himachal Pradesh Residential schools: Smart learning Archived 29 November 2005 at the Wayback Machine at tribuneindia.com, accessed 11 March 2012
- ^ Deepti Sharma (12 September 2000). "Rahul Roy ties the knot". Apunkachoice.com. Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
- ^ Lohana, Avinash (27 January 2017). "'Aashiqui' actor Rahul Roy finds love again". The Times of India. Mumbai Mirror. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "Rahul Roy divorces wife Rajalaxmi". The Indian Express. 28 July 2014. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "Rahul Roy returns to big screen with psychological thriller". Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "Rahul Roy returns to films with 'To Be Or Not To Be'". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "'Aashiqui' star Rahul Roy returns to films". The Times of India. 10 December 2013. Archived from the original on 15 October 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ^ "Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee, starring Pooja Bhatt, Rahul Roy, Pooja Bedi". India Today. 24 July 2013. Archived from the original on 6 August 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
- ^ "Lisa Ray does a guest appearance for 'Hanste Khelte'". India Today. 30 June 1994. Archived from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Aashiqui fame Rahul Roy to make a comeback with Night and Fog". mid-day. 2 September 2018. Archived from the original on 20 October 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ "Releasing 'Cabaret' on digital platform not a step down for me: Pooja Bhatt". Outlook. 8 January 2019. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ "Rahul Roy heads back on set with film on sexual dynamics within a family". Mid-Day. 20 July 2019. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
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