Rahul Roy is an Indian model, actor and producer. He is best known for his 1990 debut film Aashiqui, which made him an overnight Bollywood star.
Wiki/Biography
Rahul Roy was born on Friday, February 9, 1968, in Mumbai (55 years; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Aquarius. He completed his sixth grade education from St. Columban High School, New Delhi. He completed his further education at Lawrence School, Solansanavar, Himachal Pradesh. Later, he completed his bachelor’s degree. from Delhi University.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Eye color: black
Hair color: black
family, caste and wife
Rahul Roy was born in Mumbai and later, his family moved to New Delhi. His father Deepak Roy is a businessman in Delhi. His mother, Indira Roy, is a writer for UNICEF magazine. He has a twin brother Rohit Roy who is 25 minutes younger than him. His uncle Cory Walia is a household name in the fashion industry.
Old photos of Rahul Roy’s father
Old photos of Rahul Roy’s mother
Rahul Roy’s mother
Rahul Roy and his brother
Early in his career, he worked with actress Pooja Bhatt in several films. There are rumors that they are dating. They are often spotted together at various parties and events.
Rahul Roy and Pooja Bhatt
There were rumors that Rahul dated actress Manisha Koirala during the shooting of Bollywood films Majhdhaar (1996) and Achanak (1998). However, he reportedly started neglecting Manisha to focus on his career and the two later parted ways.
Rahul Roy and Manisha Koirala
He is in a serious relationship with model-turned-actor Suman Ranganathan. The two dated for nearly two years. Due to work reasons, the two did not have enough time to get along and eventually broke up.
Rahul Roy and Suman Ranganathan
In 1998, he met model Rajlaxmi Khanvilkar, who was previously married to actor Samir Soni, at a party. Rahul and Rajlaxmi dated for almost two years and finally got married in 2000.
Rahul Roy’s wedding photos
Rahul Roy and Rajlaxmi Khanvilkar
Nearly 14 years later, the couple divorced. According to reports, the reason for their breakup was that Rajlaxmi had opened a company in Australia and she wanted to settle there, but Rahul was not happy with her decision to move abroad. Rahul said in an interview,
I have the highest respect for Rani (Rajlaxmi). She didn’t meet me when I was at the peak of my career. She met me when I was down. Even though she was 11 years younger than me, she really carried me on her shoulders. She is an amazing woman. Our relationship is very good. She understands me. We both wanted to spend more time together but she was in Australia doing spa and salon work and she needed to spend a lot of time there. But, on average, I go there four times a year, and when she comes down, she stays for at least a month. “
The couple has no children. Talking about divorce, Rahul said:
By mutual consent, we have filed for divorce. Rajlaxmi will always be an integral part of my life. She felt the same way. Her family is still my family, that’s all. I will always be there for her. “
In 2016, he was spotted with supermodel Sadhna Singh, who is almost half his age.
Rahul Roy and Sadhana Singh
In an interview, Rahul spoke about Sadhna and said,
It seems like I’ve known her for years. But we are relaxed and I treat the relationship with the utmost respect. She is an extraordinary girl with her head on her shoulders. I feel really happy. We’re still getting to know each other, so let’s see what happens. But one thing is for sure, this relationship is forever…my relationship has always been serious…and when we are ready, I will announce it to the world in the proudest way possible. “
Profession
After graduation, he joined his father’s company in Delhi. He met fashion designer Rohit Khosla, who invited him to try modeling. Rahul started his modeling career and within 20 days, designer and choreographer Hemant Trivedi spotted him and offered him a modeling project in Mumbai.
Rahul Roy on magazine cover
Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt recommended the film Aashiqui (1990) to him after seeing his pictures. He accepted the offer and the film became a sensation. He starred in the film alongside actors like Anu Agarwal and Deepak Tijoli.
He has appeared in several Bollywood films, including Pyaar Ka Saaya (1991), Junoon (1992), Sapne Sajan Ke (1992), Naseeb (1997) and Phir Kabhi (1999).
His transformation from human face to tiger in “Junoon” (1992) was very popular.
Rahul Roy in Junon
In 1993, he starred in Mahesh Bhatt’s autobiographical film “Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee” with Pooja Bhatt.
Phil Terry Kahani Yade Ayi
He has appeared in several TV series such as Kaise Kahoon (1998), Karishma- The Miracles of Destiny (2003) and Comedy Nights Bachao (2016).
Rahul Roy Comedy Night Bachao
In 2001, he appeared in the film “Afsana Dilwalon Ka” and four years later in the Bollywood film “Meri Aashiqui” (2005). Unlike his first film, he failed to make a hit and his career began to go downhill.
Meri Ashqui(2005)
In 2007, he once again became the center of attention when he participated as a contestant in the first season of “Bigg Boss” hosted by actor Arshad Warsi. He was the winner of Bigg Boss 1 and received a prize money of Rs. 10 million.
Rahul Roy ‘Bigg Boss’ winner
In 2011, he started his own production company ‘Rahul Roy Productions’. He continues to act in films and has appeared in films such as “2B Or Not To B” (2015), “2016 The End” (2017), “Cabaret” (2019) and “Agra” (2020).
Cabaret (2019)
In December 2019, he appeared in the music video “Sufiyana Tu”.
rahul roy in music video
In February 2020, he appeared on The Kapil Sharma Show along with Aashiqui (1990) actors Anu Aggarwal and Deepak Tijori.
Rahul Roy with Anu Agarwal, Deepak Tijoli and Kapil Sharma
dispute
- Once, a prominent newspaper reported that Rahul Roy was dating a woman who was twice his age. It was later discovered that this woman was his mother. Rahul narrated this story in an interview and said,
One time a group of friends and I went to the Taj Mahal Hotel for a party. My mother was already there too with her friends. She is very beautiful. When she saw me, she invited me to dance with her. The incident made headlines in the newspapers the next day. Sources say that Rahul Roy was spotted dancing with an old lady last night. ”
- While he was shooting a fight scene for Jab Jab Dil Mile (1994), the brakes of his jeep jammed and he lost control. He accidentally bumped into a man who was watching a movie shoot. Later, a complaint was lodged against Rahul Roy. Rahul said in an interview,
Unbeknownst to me, this guy selling stuff was sitting there watching the filming even though the production crew had cleared the area. He wasn’t supposed to be there. Unfortunately, the skidding jeep hit him and he broke his femur. But the producers have addressed this issue. ”
- In 1993, while filming Gumrah in Mauritius, a local newspaper linked him to notorious drug trafficker Riyazat Hussain. Later, director Yash Johar mediated the entire matter and calmed down the situation.
Facts/Trivia
- He studied at St. Columb High School, New Delhi, where he studied under Shah Rukh Khan.
- When Rahul was 11, his parents separated and he moved to a boarding school in Himachal Pradesh with his younger brother Rohit Roy. Actor Sanjay Dutt is his senior student in the school and actress Pooja Bedi is his junior student.
- In an interview, Rahul revealed the story behind his debut film,
After reading an article my mother had written for a fashion magazine, Mahesh Bhatt sahab expressed a desire to meet her. It was then that he saw my pictures and asked me if I would like to work in a Hindi film. So, my mother asked me to meet Bhat Sahab once. He asked me to visit him at his Juhu house. When I met him, he narrated a line about the film (Aashqui)… I was convinced to do it.
- The popularity of his debut film Aashiqui (1990) can be assessed by the fact that the film has been doing well at the box office for almost six months after its release. After the release of the film, Rahul became so popular that he is still known as the “original Ashki boy”. At the time, his hairstyle became a trendsetter in India.
Rahul Roy’s famous hairstyles
- After the success of his first film, he signed up for 47 films in 11 days. But later, he declined some invitations due to his busy schedule.
- He is the owner of Rajpipla Kings, the iconic VPL-Valiant Premier League cricket team in Gujarat.
Rahul Roy at VPL event
- In 2017, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party at the party headquarters in New Delhi.
Rahul Roy joins BJP
- After joining the BJP, he said:
The past two years have seen a marked change in the way Narendra Modi and Amit Shahji take the country forward, and in the way the world views India. I’m glad I made this decision. “
- Won the lifetime membership of “Asian Film and Television Academy” and “International Film and Television Club”.
- He is often invited as the chief guest at various events.
Rahul Roy as chief guest at the event
- On “The Kapil Sharma Show,” he revealed that he was initially offered the role of Shah Rukh Khan in the Bollywood film “Dhar” (1993), but he declined the offer due to his busy schedule.
- Kareena Kapoor said in an interview that Rahul Roy is her celebrity crush.
- He has a tattoo on his left chest.
Rahul Roy’s tattoos
- His hobbies include swimming, playing cricket and reading.
- He is an animal lover and posts pictures of various animals on his Instagram account.
Rahul Roy and a cat
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