Birth Date:02 October 1968
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Rohit Roy: Biography, Career Evolution, and Full Filmography!
Rohit Roy (also known as Rohit Bose Roy) is a distinguished Indian actor, director, and host who has been a prominent figure in the Indian entertainment industry for over three decades. Known for his suave screen presence and versatility, he successfully bridged the gap between television stardom and Bollywood cinema.
Biography: Early Life and Personal Details
• Full Name: Rohit Bose Roy
• Date of Birth: October 2, 1968 (or April 5, 1968/1969, per varying records)
• Birthplace: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
• Education: Graduated with a degree in Physics; alumnus of St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad.
• Family: Born to businessman Brothindranath and Dolly Bose Roy. He is the younger brother of acclaimed actor Ronit Roy.
• Spouse: Married to actress Manasi Joshi Roy since 1999.
• Children: One daughter named Kiara Bose Roy.
Before his acting debut, Rohit planned to pursue an MBA in the United States, but after a visa rejection, he began working as an assistant director for ad filmmaker Kunal Kapoor. His "angry young man" persona in early television roles quickly made him a household name.
Career Highlights: Television and Film
Rohit Roy’s career is defined by iconic roles that redefined the "middle-class hero" on Indian television into something more stylish and contemporary.
Television Stardom
He shot to fame with the DD National serial Swabhimaan, where his portrayal of Rishabh Malhotra became a national sensation. He further cemented his legacy with Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand. Over the years, he has hosted numerous high-profile events and reality shows, including Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Sarkkar.
Bollywood and Directing
His film career took off with notable roles in thrillers and action dramas. He is particularly remembered for his role as Fattu in the ensemble hit Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007) and his powerful performance in Kaabil (2017). Rohit also ventured into directing with the short film Rice Plate, featured in the anthology Dus Kahaniyaan.
Filmography: 1994 to 2026
Recent and Upcoming Releases (2024–2026)
• Ram Rajya - The Katak Saga Continues (2026): Upcoming project.
• Controll (2025): A cyber-crime action thriller where he plays a pivotal role.
• Visfot (2024): Directed by Kookie Gulati.
• IRaH - The Immortality App (2024): An Indo-British sci-fi film featuring him as Hari Singh.
Major Career Films
• Forensic (2022): Played Abhay Khanna.
• Mumbai Saga (2021): Featured as Jaykar "Baba" Shinde.
• Paltan (2018): Played Maj. Cheema.
• Kaabil (2017): Antagonist role as Amit Shellar.
• Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007): Featured as Fattu.
• Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005): Stylish thriller.
• Plan (2004): Action-drama.
• LOC Kargil (2003): War epic.
• Kaante (2002): Special appearance in the iconic song "Ishq Samundar".
• Hum To Mohabbat Karega (2000): Romantic comedy.
• Jazbaat (1994): Debut film role as Vishal Shashtri.
Beyond Acting: Entrepreneurship
In 2020, Rohit launched his own fashion brand, Rohit Roy for Styched, reflecting his diverse interests and entrepreneurial spirit. He is also a fluent speaker of Bengali and Gujarati, often working in regional cinema, including the Bengali hit Chengiz (2023) and the Gujarati film I.M.A. Gujju (2018).
Rohit Roy's films' availability: You can watch Rohit Roy's films on B4U Movies Channels of India, UK, USA, Canada, and UAE. You can check country-specific schedule pages here.
- B4U Movies India
- B4U Kadak India
- B4U Movies UK
- B4U Movies USA
- B4U Movies Canada
- B4U Plus UAE
