Rohit Roy
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Rohit Roy | |
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 Rohit Roy in 2014 | |
| Born | Rohit Bose Roy[1] 5 April 1968 or 5 April 1969[2][3][4] Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | |
| 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.[5]
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.[6][7] Roy has also directed a short film named Rice Plate – as a part of the anthology film Dus Kahaniyaan.[8] Roy launched his own fashion brand in the year 2020, Rohit Roy for Styched, in association with Styched Life.[9]
Early life and background
[edit]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.[10] 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.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Roy married actress Manasi Joshi Roy on 23 June 1999.[12] They have one daughter together, Kiara.[13] He can also speak Gujarati fluently.[10]Rohit is also an avid Vipassana practitioner and has shared his personal views during one of his interviews with Rahul Rao (Govu).[14]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| † | Denotes feature films that are not yet released |
| Year | film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Jazbaat | Vishal Shashtri | |
| Gaata Rahe Mera Dil | Unreleased | ||
| 1996 | Laalchee | Amar Prabhakar Choudhry | |
| 1997 | Hamein Jahan Pyar Mile | ||
| Ankhon Mein Tum Ho | Prem | ||
| Achena Atithi | Prem | ||
| Koi Kisise Kum Nahin | Amar | ||
| 2000 | Glamour Girl | ||
| Hum To Mohabbat Karega | Rohit | ||
| 2002 | Kaante | special appearance in song, "Ishq Samundar" | |
| 2003 | LOC Kargil | Capt Shashibhushan Ghildyal | |
| 2004 | Plan | Omi | |
| 2005 | Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena | Rohit | |
| Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye | Pilot Vikram Sinha | ||
| 2007 | Dus Kahaniyaan | Dev | (Anthology film) story Gubbare |
| Shootout at Lokhandwala | Fattu | ||
| Delhii Heights | Bobby | ||
| 2008 | Fashion | Kartik Suri | |
| Don Muthu Swami | Preetam | ||
| 2010 | Apartment | Karan Malhotra | |
| Mittal v/s Mittal | Karan Mittal | ||
| 2011 | Bhorer Alo | Subhankar Bose | Bengali film[15] |
| Alibaug | |||
| 2013 | Mrs. Sen | Somnath | Bengali film[15] |
| 2014 | Sada Canvas | Bengali film[16] | |
| 2015 | Calendar Girls | Timmy | |
| 2017 | Kaabil | Amit Shellar | |
| 2018 | I.M.A. Gujju | Siddhraj Zala | Gujarati film |
| Paltan | Maj. Cheema | ||
| 2021 | Mumbai Saga | Jaykar Shinde (Baba) | [17] |
| 2022 | Forensic | Abhay Khanna | Zee5 film |
| Verses of War | Captain Nawaz | ||
| 2023 | Chengiz | ACP Samir Sinha | Bengali film |
| 2024 | IRah | Hari Singh | Hindi film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Serial | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-1998 | Swabhimaan | Rishabh Malhotra |
| Khauff | Episode 9 & Episode 10 | |
| 2002–2003 | Kkusum | Abhay Kapoor |
| 2003 | Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat - Karzz | Nakul Kapoor |
| 2003 | Kittie Party | |
| 2003–2004 | Bhabhi | Raj Malhotra |
| 2004–2005 | Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand | 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[5]
Dubbing roles
[edit]| 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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Rohit Bose Roy says brother Ronit Roy is like his father: 'I wouldn't pick up a glass unless he asks me to drink with him'". The Indian Express. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Mattoo, Seema (6 October 2018). "Rohit Roy celebrates two birthdays!". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "50-year-old Rohit Roy flaunts toned abs in latest pic, R Madhavan asks all men to take note". India Today. 24 December 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Rohit Roy surprises all with his fab transformation at the age of 51, credits Salman Khan for inspiring him". The Times of India. 25 February 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Grateful that God gave me Sanjivani to make my TV comeback: Rohit Roy". Indian Express Limited. 14 September 2019. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "Rohit Roy". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 June 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "rohit roy". NDTV. Archived from the original on 6 August 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ IANS (3 May 2022). "Rohit Roy to make his international debut with sci-fi thriller 'IRaH', directed by Sam Bhattacharjee". PINKVILLA. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "This has been a dream: Rohit Roy is 'chuffed' to launch his own clothing line". Hindustan Times. 4 June 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ a b Jambhekar, Shruti (12 February 2018). "I'm a Gujarati at heart, and a Bengali by birth: Rohit Roy". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Rohit Roy remembers his late father; elder brother Ronit says 'you have me'". The Times of India. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ Chakraborty, Juhi (10 April 2022). "#HTCityCheers23: From Kajol, Ajay Devgn to Madhuri Dixit Nene, here are all the Bollywood couples who have been happily married for 23 years". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Happy anniversary Rohit Roy, Manasi Joshi: Personal photos of the couple you may have missed". News18. 24 June 2015. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ "RR (Rohit Roy) in frank conversation with RR (Rahul Rao) about Vipassana Meditation | Dhamma Pattana". YouTube.
- ^ a b "Rohit Roy admires brother Ronit Roy's talent". News18. Press Trust of India. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Sada Canvas (Bengali) / Rehash". The Indian Express. 1 August 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "Sanjay Gupta nervous to shoot for 'Mumbai Saga'". The Times of India. 27 August 2019. Archived from the original on 27 August 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
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