Reena Roy is a veteran Indian actress who mainly appears in Hindi films. After the release of her Hindi films Kalicharan and Nagin in 1976, she became one of the highest paid actresses.
Wiki/Biography
Reena Roy (age 66 years old; as of 2023) was born Saira Ali on Monday, January 7, 1957, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. She dropped out of school to pursue an acting career.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′4″
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
family
She is half Muslim (from her father) and half Punjabi Hindu (from her mother).
Parents and siblings
Her father, Sadiq Ali, was an actor and part-time junior artist supplier. Her mother Sharda Rai is an actress and film producer. She has a brother and two sisters. After her father disowned them, her mother renamed her brother Yaseen Hussain as Raja (filmmaker), sister Bilquees as Barkha (filmmaker), and Firdaus as Anjali (actor). .
Rena Roy and her sister Baca
Reena was also renamed from Saira Ali to Roopa Rai by her mother. However, she was later given the screen name Reena Roy by the producers of the Hindi film Zalurat (1972).
husband and children
According to sources, she was briefly married to Indian actor Amin Haji.
Amin Haji
In 1983, she married Pakistani cricketer Mohsin Khan.
Reena Roy’s wedding photo collage
Later, the couple welcomed a daughter. Initially, Reena and Khan decided to name their daughter “Jannat” but with the huge success of the Hindi film “Sanam Teri Kasam” (1982), they changed their daughter’s name to Sanam.
Reena Roy and her daughter
However, in 1990, Rena Roy divorced Mosin. In an interview, when Reina was asked about the divorce, she said she couldn’t adjust to Khan’s lavish life. She said her husband had a house in London, but she had never liked it. Her sisters would visit her in London while her husband would often go to a cricket match. She had felt very lonely. Also, he wanted her to get British citizenship, which she couldn’t accept. She struggles to adjust to his surroundings and lifestyle, including late-night parties. Soon, she discovered that they were two people with completely different personalities. One day, she called her mother home and asked her the meaning of marriage. Keep at it, her mother replied. She followed her mother’s advice, but after a few months, she decided to divorce Mosin. After the divorce, the custody of the daughter was given to Mohsin, but after he remarried, the custody of the daughter was taken by Rina.
Reena Roy and Mohsin Khan
Relationships/Affairs
Shatrughan Sinha
At 19, Rina Roy was working with Indian actor Satrugan Sinha, who was 11 years her senior. Their collaboration in the film brought them closer together, and they formed a deep friendship that eventually blossomed into love. Their frequent appearances attracted public attention, and even Rina’s mother became aware of their relationship.
Rena Roy and her ex-boyfriend Satrugan Sinha
Although her mother warned her to end her relationship with Sinha, Reena ignored it and continued her relationship with Shatrughan. As time passed, the media and Rena’s fans began to speculate that Rena and Shatruggen would announce their marriage. However, to everyone’s surprise, Shatrughan tied the knot with Indian model and actor Poonam in 1980.
Wedding photo of Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha
The news came as a shock to Reena, but it didn’t mark the end of her romance with Sinha. The situation becomes complicated when Shatrughan remains in a relationship with Reena even after marrying Poonam. This creates a strange situation for all three people involved. Shatrughan seemed to ignore any changes and continued to interact with Reena as before. He remained open about his affair and made no attempt to hide it. Poonam, on the other hand, realizes that her husband is not completely loyal to her. Instead of explicitly talking about Sinha’s affair, Poonam kept making insulting comments about Reena and Sinha’s relationship in the media. In an interview, when Poonam was asked about Reena and Sinha’s relationship, she said:
The truth is, I did step aside and give Rena a clear territory, but Chatroux didn’t want to marry a girl whose loyalty was in doubt. I know they reverted to their old romance after we got married. “
Gradually, Rina also realizes that her dream of marrying Sinha will never come true. Also, she’s tired of being Sinha’s second choice. Eventually, she decided to distance herself from him.
Vinod Khanna
In the July 1983 edition of Stardust magazine, her brother Raja Roy claimed that Reena Roy had a relationship with Indian actor Vinod Khanna after her breakup with Shatrughan Sinha. Raja further claimed that Reena wanted to give up her career and accompany Vinod Khanna to Oregon, US.
Reena Roy and Vinod Khanna
sign
Reena Roy’s autograph
Profession
Model
In 1970, she began her modeling career. She has appeared in print ads for various brands including Lux soap.
Reena Roy Stars in Lux Print Ad
Movie
She made her Bollywood debut in 1972 in the film Zarulaat, playing the role of Anju. Soon after the film’s release, she began to be known as the “Zarulat Girl.”
zarurat
She subsequently appeared in several other Hindi films such as Jaise Ko Taisa (1973), Umar Qaid (1975), Zakhmee (1975) and Barood (1976). However, she didn’t gain much popularity with these movies.
zakmi
After her Hindi film “Nagin” was released in 1976, her performance in the film was appreciated by audiences and critics alike.
Najin
She subsequently appeared in many popular Hindi films such as Kalicharan (1976), Vishwanath (1978), Muqabla (1979), Pyaasa Sawan (1981) and Dharm Kanta (1982) ). Her partnership with Indian actor Jeetendra was loved by the audience and they acted together in about 22 Hindi films including Badaltey Rishtey (1978), Pyaasa Sawan (1982), Apnapan (1977) ), “Aasha” (1980) and “Alpan” (1983).
Stills of Reena Roy and Jeetendra from the movie Badaltey Rishtey
In 1985, she took a break from Hindi films after her marriage to Mohsin Khan. From 1985 to 1988, her previous completed films include “Ghulami” (1985), “Hum Dono” (1985), “Faqeer Badshah” ” (1987), and “Do Waqt Ki Roti” (1988).
hum dono
She also appeared in some Punjabi films such as “Sat Sri Akal” (1977) and “Walayati Babu” (1981).
warayati bab
In 1993, she returned to Bollywood with the movie “Aadmi Khilona Hai”. Her films, however, failed to regain success. She subsequently appeared in several other Hindi films such as Policewala Gunda (1995), Kalyug Ke Avtaar (1995), Smugglers (1996) and Gair (1999). After the release of the Hindi film “Refugees” (2000), she did not appear in Hindi films.
television
In 2015, she made her television debut in “Eena Meena Deeka,” which aired on DD Metro. Subsequently, the drama aired on Star Plus.
Ina Mina Dika
Some of her other TV series include Rani Mahal (2015) and Karmyogi (2017).
Other jobs
She was a producer on the 1991 Hindi film “Gunehgar Kaun”. In 2004, she started an acting school with her sister Barkha Roy.
awards
Film Audience Award
- 1977: Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role in the Hindi Film “Nagin”
- 1979: Best Supporting Actress for the Hindi film “Apnapan”
- 1981: Nominated for Best Actress in the Hindi film “Aasha”
- 1998: Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
Facts / Trivia
- She said in interviews that she was a tomboy when she was young.
- In the first few days of her Bollywood career, she danced poorly. While filming dance sequences for the film, she often caused her co-stars to trip over her dance moves. She then brushed up on her dancing skills with several dance teachers.
- At the peak of her career, her fans wrote letters to her in blood.
- In the late 1960s, she was a huge fan of Indian actor Rajesh Khanna. After making her debut in Hindi films, she dreamed of working with him. She waited for nearly eight years to get a role in a film starring Rajesh Khanna. In an interview, while talking about Rajesh Khanna, she shared that when she was a teenager, she would wait outside his house to catch a glimpse of him. Reena further revealed that she was starstruck when she first met Indian actor Jeetendra.
Rina Roy and Rajesh Khanna
- In her youth, she enjoyed horseback riding and motorcycle travel.
Rena Roy and the motorcycle
- Reena Roy paired with Indian actor Shatrughan Sinha in 16 Hindi films, 11 of which were declared box-office hits.
- She has appeared on the covers of various magazines such as Cine Blitz, Filmfare, Madhuri and Rangbhoomi.
Reena Roy at Cine Blitz
- The appearance of Indian actress Sonakshi Sinha (daughter of Reena Roy’s ex-boyfriend Shatrughan Sinha) is often compared with Reena Roy. According to various media reports, Sonakshi looks very similar to Reena. Speaking on the matter in an interview, Reena Roy said that Sonakshi looks like her mother Poonam Sinha and not herself. She said that in the Hindi film “Dabangg” (2010), Sonakshi was given a quintessentially Indian look, similar to Reena’s look in various Hindi films, after which people started comparing their looks . she says,
I think Salman Khan’s family presents a very quintessentially Indian image, similar to how I portray myself on screen. When I shot Zakhmee, I was known as the daughter of Asha Parekh and Nasir Hussain. Dipper is known as the daughter of Nargis. Film Industry Mein Toh Yeh Silsila Chalte Rehta hai. Kuch din baad khatam ho jaata hai. “
Collage by Reena Roy and Sonakshi Sinha
- Reena Roy and Indian actress Rekha co-starred in several scenes during the filming of the Hindi film “Nagin”. Reena Roy stars in the lead role and the film revolves around her character. However, Reka wasn’t happy with the idea of playing a supporting role. Later, when Reka learns that Reina’s clothes in the film are more expensive than hers, there’s a big fuss. Rekha is so upset that she goes to film director Rajkumar Kohli and asks him to change her (Rekha) into a more expensive outfit than before. He immediately contacted the producer and asked to change Rika’s costume, but the producer was hesitant, worried that the filming would be delayed because everything had already been shot on the set. However, Reka remained firm and gave an ultimatum that she would not shoot unless she changed clothes. This creates tension among the crew, who have no choice but to comply with Reka’s demands. Eventually, Rajkumar Kohli relented and arranged for Rajkumar to change costumes. The song was filmed after that resolution, but the event left the crew in awe of Reka’s confidence and influence on set.
Reena Roy and Rekha’s stills from Naagin
- In 2004, Reena ran for the Indian National Congress. In the same year, there were rumors that she would join the party.
- In July 2021, she will guest star in the episode “Reena Roy Special” of season 12 of “Indian Idol”. In this episode, she talks about her love of motorcycles. She said she has loved riding bicycles since she was a child. Her sister Barkha made Sanam Teri Kasam, and the bicycle scene was added on purpose as her wish. She used to wake up in the morning and go out on her bike for a walk. She is a Bandra girl on a bike. She owns a Yamaha, and once, while she was busy filming, her sister injured herself trying to get a ride. So her mother returned the bike to whoever took it, saying they didn’t want to keep it at home.
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