Rohit Roy
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{distinguish|Ronit Roy}}
{{coi|date=September 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Rohit Roy
| image = Rohit Roy during the 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2014), in Panaji, Goa (cropped).jpg
| caption = Rohit Roy in 2014
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1968|04|05|df=yes}} or
{{birth date and age|1969|04|05|df=yes}}{{cite news |last1=Mattoo |first1=Seema |title=Rohit Roy celebrates two birthdays! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rohit-roy-celebrates-two-birthdays/articleshow/66084693.cms |access-date=12 March 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=6 October 2018 |language=en}}{{cite news |title=50-year-old Rohit Roy flaunts toned abs in latest pic, R Madhavan asks all men to take note |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/50-year-old-rohit-roy-flaunts-toned-abs-in-latest-pic-r-madhavan-asks-all-men-to-take-note-1631149-2019-12-24 |access-date=12 March 2020 |work=India Today |date=24 December 2019 |language=en}}{{cite news|date=25 February 2020|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rohit-roy-surprises-all-with-his-fab-transformation-at-the-age-of-51-credits-salman-khan-for-inspiring-him/photostory/74303277.cms|title=Rohit Roy surprises all with his fab transformation at the age of 51, credits Salman Khan for inspiring him|work=The Times of India|access-date=15 March 2020}}
| birth_place = Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
| nationality =
| known_for =
| occupation = Actor
| spouse = {{Marriage|Manasi Joshi Roy|23 June 1999}}
| children = 1
| relatives = Ronit Roy (brother)
Sharman Joshi (brother-in-law)
}}
Rohit Bose Roy (born 5 April 1968/1969) is an Indian actor who is known for his work in several television and film productions. He is best known for his role in Hindi television serials such as Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand on Star Plus and Swabhimaan on DD National.{{cite news|title=Grateful that God gave me Sanjivani to make my TV comeback: Rohit Roy|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/rohit-roy-sanjivani-reboot-vardhaan-films-theatre-brother-ronit-rohit-roy-5993194/|work=Indian Express Limited|date=14 September 2019|access-date=27 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922145017/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/rohit-roy-sanjivani-reboot-vardhaan-films-theatre-brother-ronit-rohit-roy-5993194/|archive-date=22 September 2019|url-status=live}}
Besides working in television series, Roy has also acted in notable Bollywood movies such as Kaabil, Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena, Apartment and Plan among others. He starred in the movie Shootout at Lokhandwala, in which he portrayed the character Fattu, one of the gang members.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Rohit-Roy|title=Rohit Roy|work=The Times of India|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611212449/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Rohit-Roy|archive-date=11 June 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/topic/rohit-roy|title=rohit roy|work=NDTV|access-date=20 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806224933/http://movies.ndtv.com/topic/rohit-roy|archive-date=6 August 2015|url-status=live}} Roy has also directed a short film named Rice Plate – as a part of the anthology film Dus Kahaniyaan.{{cite news |last1=IANS |title=Rohit Roy to make his international debut with sci-fi thriller 'IRaH', directed by Sam Bhattacharjee |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/ronit-roy-make-his-international-debut-sci-fi-thriller-irah-directed-sam-bhattacharjee-1080961 |access-date=5 June 2023 |work=PINKVILLA |date=3 May 2022 |language=en}} Roy launched his own fashion brand in the year 2020, Rohit Roy for Styched, in association with Styched Life.{{cite news |title=This has been a dream: Rohit Roy is 'chuffed' to launch his own clothing line |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/this-has-been-a-dream-rohit-roy-is-chuffed-to-launch-his-own-clothing-line/story-7MCrv8P3UCh9YWVSwzVB6N.html |access-date=23 August 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=4 June 2020 |language=en}}
Early life and background
Roy is a Bengali and he had spent his formative years in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He did his schooling from St. Xavier's School, Ahmedabad. He is also an alumnus of St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad.{{cite news |last1=Jambhekar |first1=Shruti |title=I'm a Gujarati at heart, and a Bengali by birth: Rohit Roy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/im-a-gujarati-at-heart-and-a-bengali-by-birth-rohit-roy/articleshow/62882881.cms |access-date=27 May 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=12 February 2018 |language=en}} He is the younger son of businessman Brothindranath and Dolly Bose Roy. His elder brother, Ronit Roy is a well-known television and film actor.{{cite news |title=Rohit Roy remembers his late father; elder brother Ronit says 'you have me' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rohit-roy-remembers-his-late-father-elder-brother-ronit-says-you-have-me/articleshow/60291428.cms |access-date=23 August 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=30 August 2017 |language=en}}
Personal life
Roy married actress Manasi Joshi Roy on 23 June 1999.{{cite news |last1=Chakraborty |first1=Juhi |title=#HTCityCheers23: From Kajol, Ajay Devgn to Madhuri Dixit Nene, here are all the Bollywood couples who have been happily married for 23 years |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/htcitycheers23-from-kajol-ajay-devgn-to-madhuri-dixit-nene-here-are-all-the-bollywood-couples-who-have-been-happily-married-for-23-years-101649590753812.html |access-date=23 May 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=10 April 2022}} They have one daughter together, Kiara.{{Cite web|url=http://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/happy-anniversary-rohit-roy-manasi-joshi-personal-photos-of-the-couple-you-may-have-missed-1011044.html|title=Happy anniversary Rohit Roy, Manasi Joshi: Personal photos of the couple you may have missed|website=News18|access-date=12 July 2016|date=24 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810060436/http://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/happy-anniversary-rohit-roy-manasi-joshi-personal-photos-of-the-couple-you-may-have-missed-1011044.html|archive-date=10 August 2016|url-status=live}} He can also speak Gujarati fluently.Rohit is also an avid Vipassana practitioner and has shared his personal views during one of his interviews with Rahul Rao (Govu).{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBcJgtQWBzA&t=29s | title=RR (Rohit Roy) in frank conversation with RR (Rahul Rao) about Vipassana Meditation | Dhamma Pattana | website=YouTube | date=4 December 2022 }}
Filmography
= Films =
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|+Key |{{nom|{{dagger|alt=Films that are not yet released}}}} |Denotes feature films that are not yet released |
Television
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! Year ! Serial ! Role |
1995-1998
|Rishabh Malhotra |
| Khauff
| Episode 9 & Episode 10 |
2002–2003
| Kkusum | Abhay Kapoor |
2003
| Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat - Karzz | Nakul Kapoor |
2003
| |
2003–2004
| Bhabhi | Raj Malhotra |
2004–2005
| Yash Kapoor |
2005–2006
| Sarkarr:Rishton Ki Ankahi Kahani | Karan Pratapsingh |
2006–2007
| Viraasat | Rahul Lamba |
2020
|Locked in Love | |
2023
|Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 |Contestant (Quit) |
- Tujhpe Dil Qurbaan as Lt. Karan
- Swabhimaan as Rishabh Malhotra
- Kabhie Kabhie as Vijay Sinha
- Waaris
- Saturday Suspense - Haan Maine Coreena Peters Ka Khoon Kiya Hai as Kapil (Episode 95)
- Rishtey – Ajnabee as Aman
- Hera Pheri as Sanjay Premi
- Rishtey – Sparsh as Vineet
- Baat Ban Jaaye as Amit Kapoor
- Gubbare – Bollywood Bite as Roxy
- Milan as Ranbir Kapoor
- Hum Hain Dilwale as Vijay
- Nach Baliye 1 as Contestant
- Wild Ten as Host
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 as Host
- Yeh Hai Jalwa as Contestant
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 as Host
- Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl as Host
- Sajda Tere Pyaar Mein as Mahendra Pratap Singh
- Hitler Didi as Major Kabir Chaudhary / Saheb
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 as Contestant
- The Bachelorette India as Host
- Encounter as Senior Inspector Milind Mandlik
- Peterson Hill as Kishorilal Chadda / Jaggu
- Khooni Saaya as Host
- Memories as Siddharth
- Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki as Nishant Bhalla
- Sanjivani as Vardhaan
= Dubbing roles =
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Film Title | Actor(s) | Character(s) | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year release | Dub Year release | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Chris Pratt | Peter Quill / Star-Lord | Hindi | English | 2017 | 2017 | |
Avengers: Infinity War | Chris Pratt | Peter Quill / Star-Lord | Hindi | English | 2018 | 2018 | |
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | Chris Pratt | Peter Quill / Star-Lord | Hindi | English | 2023 | 2023 |
See also
References
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