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Rahul Roy (born 9 February 1966) is an Indian actor, producer and former model known for his works in Hindi films and television.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> 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).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Roy has been honoured with life membership of the International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film & Television.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="auto">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
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.<ref name="auto" /> 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Personal lifeEdit
Roy was born to Deepak and Indira Roy and educated at the Lawrence School, Sanawar in Himachal Pradesh.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He has a twin brother named Rohit.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> His maternal uncle is Cory Walia, a renowned name in tinsel town, and on the fashion circuit, especially as make-up artist of celebrities.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Through his mother, he has a multi-ethnic background, with Punjabi Sikh, Burmese, Maratha Rajput and Goan Saraswat descent.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> He was married to Rajlakshmi Khanvilkar (Rani), a fashion model, who had been previously married to Samir Soni.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> They divorced amicably in 2014.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
CareerEdit
During 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.<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
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 – The Speed, 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.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
FilmographyEdit
FilmsEdit
| 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<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> | ||
| Pehla Nasha | Himself | |||
| Gumrah | Rahul Malhotra | |||
| Jaanam | Amar Rao | |||
| Baarish | ||||
| 1994 | Hanste Khelte | Rahul Chopra | Television film<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> | |
| 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 | Spencer | ||
| 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 | citation | CitationClass=web
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| 2019 | A Thin Line | Mr. Thapar | ||
| Cabaret | Rahul Roy | ZEE5 original film<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> | ||
| 2022 | Smile Hearts | |||
| 2023 | Walk | Roshan | <ref>Template:Cite news</ref> | |
| 2023 | Agra | <ref>Template:Cite news</ref> | ||
| 2024 | LAC | <ref>Template:Cite news</ref> | ||
| 2025 | Sikander |
TelevisionEdit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Kaise Kahoon | Feroz | |
| 2003–2004 | Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny | Rahul | |
| 2006–2007 | Bigg Boss 1 | Winner |
ReferencesEdit
External linksEdit
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