Rahul Roy (Actor)

Infobox actor
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birthdate = birth date and age|1968|2|9
location = New Delhi, India
yearsactive = 1990 – present
spouse = Rajalaxmi
occupation = Actor

Rahul Roy (born February 9, 1968) is an Indian film actor, who works in Bollywood films. He debuted in the hit Mahesh Bhatt production "Aashiqui" (1990) for which he is famous for. His popularity increased with the 1992 film "Sapne Saajan Ke", in which he was helped by having the music of Nadeem Shravan, with Kumar Sanu's vocals, that he picturised. His most famous hits include "Tu Meri Zindagi Hai" and "Ab Tere Bin Jee Lenge Hum" and "Jaane Jigar Jaan-e-Man".

He was also one of the first Hindi film actors who fashioned the long hair mane. Subsequent to his first movie's resounding success, star wannabes rushed to the salons asking for a "Rahul Roy" haircut. He won the game show Bigg Boss by public vote. Bigg Boss was the Indian version of Celebrity Big Brother, currently being produced by Endemol India for Sony Entertainment Television.

Acting career

Rahul began his acting career in the 1990 film "Aashiqui", a Mahesh Bhatt production as the lead actor with newcomer Anu Agarwal. The film was a hit and made him a popular actor and was the reason, he is known for. He was one of the first ever Hindi film actors who fashioned the long hair. After his resounding success in Aashiqui, he worked in another romantic hit, "Sapne Saajan Ke" (1992) with Karisma Kapoor. He worked in several romantic films throughout early 1990s, but the movies did not do well. In late 1990s, he appeared in movies as a supporting actor in hit movies because his films as a lead actor flopped.

After his film "Aashiq" (2001), Roy didn't act in films for several years. He returned to acting after four years in "Meri Aashiqui" (2005), in which he was the lead actor. His most recent film was the comedy film, "Naughty Boy" (2006). He also appeared on television program Bigg Boss, Indian version of Celebrity Big Brother in 2006. He won the game show by public votes on January 26 2007.

Personal life

His is a twin, older than his brother Rohit by 26 minutes. He is married to Rajalaxmi, a fashion model.

Filmography

References

External links

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* [http://www.biggboss.org/2007/01/27/biggboss-winner-rahul-aashiqui-roy-is-back-in-the-limelight/biggboss.html Rahul aashiqui Roy is back in the limelight!]