Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/02/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
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Bio/Wiki
| Rahul Roy is an Indian actor, producer, and former model known for his work in Hindi films and television. | |
| He began his acting career with the 1990 blockbuster film 'Aashiqui', where he played the role of 'Rahul'. | |
| Roy transitioned from modelling to acting after Mahesh Bhatt cast him in 'Aashiqui' following a Mumbai modelling project discovered by Hemant Trivedi. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | B. Com |
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| College/University | Delhi University |
Personal Life
| Roy's parents divorced when he was 11, after which he and his twin brother Rohit moved to a boarding school in Himachal Pradesh. | |
| He is a life member of the International Film and Television Club. | |
| Roy joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2017. | |
| He owns the cricket team 'Rajpipla Kings' in Gujarat. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | 02/01/2000 |
Family
| Father | Deepak Roy (businessman) |
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| Mother | Indira Roy (writer for the UNICEF magazine) |
| Siblings | Rohit Roy (twin brother) |
| Spouse | Rajlaxmi R. Roy (2000-2014) |
Career
| Debut |
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| Famous Role | 'Rahul' in the Bollywood film 'Aashiqui' (1990) | ||||
| Awards | Winner of the first season of Bigg Boss (2006) | ||||
| Productions | Rahul Roy Productions (founded in 2011) | ||||
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Favourites
| Hobbies | Swimming, Playing Cricket, and Reading Books |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rahul Roy drinks alcohol. | |
| 2. Rohit Roy is Rahul's twin brother, born 25 minutes later. | |
| 3. Cory Walia, a fashion industry name, is Rahul's maternal uncle. | |
| 4. Shah Rukh Khan and Rahul Roy were St. Columbus High School batchmates in New Delhi. | |
| 5. Rahul's parents divorced when he was 11. | |
| 6. After the divorce, Rahul and Rohit shifted to a boarding school in Himachal Pradesh. | |
| 7. Sanjay Dutt was Rahul's senior and Pooja Bedi his junior in boarding school. | |
| 8. After graduation, Rahul entered modelling on Rohit Khosla's suggestion. | |
| 9. Hemant Trivedi discovered Rahul and offered him a Mumbai modelling project. | |
| 10. Mahesh Bhatt cast Rahul in 'Aashiqui' in 1990 after seeing his photos. | |
| 11. Post 'Aashiqui' success, Rahul rejected some film offers due to a busy schedule. | |
| 12. Rahul acted in Bollywood films like 'Pyaar Ka Saaya' (1991) and 'Naseeb' (1997). | |
| 13. He starred in Mahesh Bhatt's autobiographical film. | |
| 14. Rahul married Rajlaxmi Khanvilkar in 2000 and divorced in 2014. | |
| 15. He appeared in TV serials and won the first season of Bigg Boss in 2007. | |
| 16. In 2011, he started 'Rahul Roy Productions' and continued acting in films. | |
| 17. Rahul appeared in the music video 'Sufiyana Tu' in 2019. | |
| 18. He owns the cricket team 'Rajpipla Kings' in Gujarat. | |
| 19. Rahul joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2017. | |
| 20. He is a life member of the International Film and Television Club. | |
| 21. Rahul is a sought-after chief guest at various events. | |
| 22. He declined the role of Shah Rukh Khan in the movie 'Darr' (1993) due to schedule constraints. | |
| 23. Kareena Kapoor disclosed Rahul was her first celebrity crush. |
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