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| Rahul Roy | |
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 Rahul Roy at Panache Club Launch |
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| Born | February 9, 1968 New Delhi, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990 – present |
| Spouse | Rajalaxmi |
Rahul Roy Kapoor[1] (born 9 February 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. 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.
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[edit] Early life
Roy was born in New Delhi to Vimal Pandey. His brother is Rohit.
[edit] Acting career
Rahul began his acting career in the 1990 film Aashiqui, a Mahesh Bhatt production as the lead actor with newcomer Anu Agarwal. It was a hit and made him a popular actor. He was one of the first ever Hindi film actors who fashioned the long hair.
Aashiqui turned Rahul Roy into an icon for the youths. His good looks, coupled by his trend setting way of dressing turned him into a craze among the younger generation. False rumours of his death in an accident in 1991 meant that schools broke out in certain countries where he had huge fans followings after Aashiqui. It was also reported that his "troufesse" was heavily exploited by the director and producers.
Rahul had to wait for six months after the super hit of Aashiqui before the films offers started flooding in. He reportedly signed something like 40 films during that spell.
He appeared in Sudhakar Bokade's romantic flick Sapne Sajan Ke (1992) opposite Karishma Kapoor. The movie earned some good collections at the box office.
He delivered a notable performance in Mahesh Bhatt's autobiography Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Ayi where Rahul Roy's character was based on the filmmaker. The film was Zee TV's first mainstream movie production and was based on Bhatt's love story with late actress Parveen Babi. The movie had strong performances from the lead pair, Rahul Roy and Pooja Bhatt, and melodious music by Anu Malik.
Rahul Roy featured in Bhatt's production Jaanam, which was Vikram Bhatt's directorial debut. The movie perhaps had one of the best soundtracks (composed by Anu Malik) of 1992.
He worked in several romantic films throughout early 1990s, but the movies did not do well. His performances in Majhdhaar, Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare, Pyar Ka Saaya were liked, but the films were not good enough.
His biggest movie was considered to be Junoon, in which he turned into a tiger at night. He produced an outstanding performance and was nominated for the Best Actor at the 1992 Filmfare Awards. When Junoon released, there was mass hysteria in territories like CPCI Rajasthan where the film broke records. It took a flying start at the box office and was an earner.
He was offered the lead role in Gumrah but, later on, his part was trimmed to a friendly appearance, while Sanjay Dutt's role which originally was a cameo was extended. Rahul Roy had various scenes and a couple of songs chopped from the final cut (including the melodious "Yeh zindagi ka safar" shot in breathtaking locales of Mauritius). Yash Johar, the producer, acknowledging Rahul's initial contribution in the movie thanked the actor for his 'friendly appearance' in the opening credits.
In late 1990s, he appeared as a supporting actor in hit movies because his films as a lead actor flopped. Offers were getting fewer, and films that he had signed after Aashiqui were getting shelved. A good project like K. Balchander's 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. Other films like Premabhishek, Tune Mera Dil Le Liya (with Raveena Tandon), N.R. Pachisia's Dil Diya Chori Chori (with Karishma Kapoor), Mahesh Bhatt's Kalyug, Jab Jab Dil Mile (with Karishma Kapoor and Naghma) amongst many others were shelved.
During the mid-90s Sudhakar Bokade, producer of Saajan and who had earlier worked with Rahul Roy in Sapne Sajan Ke, decided to produce Mera Juta Hai Japani. Rahul Roy was due to make his directorial debut with the movie. Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff were signed. However, it could not be completed as Bokade could not arrange the money from market to complete it. He also did Phir Kabhi with director Balwant Dullat.
Rahul 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. His most recent film was the comedy Naughty Boy (2006). 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.
[edit] Personal life
Roy is married to Rajalaxmi, a fashion model.[2]
He has been honoured a life membership of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy Of Film & Television.
[edit] Filmography
| 2006 | Naughty Boy | Singhania | [3] |
| 2005 | Meri Aashiqui | Daniel D'Souza | [4] |
| 2001 | Afsana Dilwalon Ka | Anwar | [5] |
| 2000 | Tune Mera Dil Le Liya | Vijay | [6] |
| 1999 | Phir Kabhi | Vikram | [7] |
| 1998 | Achanak | Vijay Nanda | [8] |
| 1997 | Dharma Karma | Kumar | [9] |
| 1997 | Naseeb | Deepak | [10] |
| 1996 | Majhdaar | Krishna | [11] |
| 1996 | Megha | Akash | [12] |
| 1994 | Hanste Khelte | Rahul Chopra | [13] |
| 1993 | Pehla Nasha | Self-filmography | [14] |
| 1993 | Gumrah | Rahul Malhotra | Miscellaneous Crew-filmography [15] |
| 1993 | Bhookamp | [16] | |
| 1993 | Game | Vijay | [17] |
| 1993 | Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee | Rahul | [18] |
| 1992 | Junoon | Vikram | [19] |
| 1992 | Ghazab Tamasha | [20] | |
| 1992 | Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare | Rahul | [21] |
| 1992 | Jaanam | Amar S. Rao | [22] |
| 1992 | Sapne Sajan Ke | Deepak | [23] |
| 1991 | Pyaar Ka Saaya | Avinash 'Avi' Saxena | [24] |
| 1991 | Baarish | [25] | |
| 1990 | Aashiqui | Rahul | [26] |
[edit] References
- ^ "Rahul Roy-Actors-Bollywood-Celeb Interview Archives-Indiatimes Chat". Chatinterviews.indiatimes.com. 2004-10-15. http://chatinterviews.indiatimes.com/articleshow/887641.cms. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ^ Deepti Sharma (12 September 2000). "Rahul Roy ties the knot". Apunkachoice.com. http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20000912-1.html. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ^ "Naughty Boy". Internet Movie Database. 31 March 2006. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0841134/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Meri Aashiqui". Internet Movie Database. 2005. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490454. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Afsana Dilwalon Ka". Internet Movie Database. 2001. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0429541/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Tune Mera Dil Le Liyaa". Internet Movie Database. 2000. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0339825/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Phir Kabhi". Internet Movie Database. 6 February 1999. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318562/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Achanak". Internet Movie Database. 12 June 1998. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286421/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Dharma Karma". Internet Movie Database. 1997. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0466211/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Naseeb". Internet Movie Database. 1997. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119760/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Majhdhaar". Internet Movie Database. 29 March 1996. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115019/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Megha". Internet Movie Database. 29 March 1996. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0267742/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Hanste Khelte". Internet Movie Database. 1994. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0442601/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Pehla Nasha". Internet Movie Database. 13 August 1993. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172980/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Gumrah". Internet Movie Database. 3 August 1993. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107060/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Bhookamp". Internet Movie Database. 6 April 1993. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0350613/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Game". Internet Movie Database. 1993. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0453367/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Phir Teri Kahani Yad Aayee". Internet Movie Database. 1993. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0156891/. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- ^ "Junoon". Internet Movie Database. 18 September 1992. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0156658. Retrieved 2008-09-19.
- ^ "Ghazab Tamasha". Internet Movie Database. 1 May 1992. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395557/. Retrieved 2008-09-19.
- ^ "Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare". Internet Movie Database. 1992. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0400365/. Retrieved 2008-09-19.
- ^ "Jaanam". Internet Movie Database. 1992. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0464990/. Retrieved 2008-09-19.
- ^ "Sapne Sajan Ke". Internet Movie Database. 1992. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105315/. Retrieved 2008-09-19.
- ^ "Pyaar Ka Saaya". Internet Movie Database. 29 November 1991. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0399530/. Retrieved 2008-09-19.
- ^ "Baarish". Internet Movie Database. 1991. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0339991/. Retrieved 2008-09-19.
- ^ "Aashiqui". Internet Movie Database. August 1990. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0149573/. Retrieved 2008-09-19.
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