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.
Besides working in television series, Roy has also acted in notable Bollywood movies such as Kaabil, Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena, Fashion, 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. Roy has also directed a short film named Rice Plate – as a part of the anthology film Dus Kahaniyaan. Roy launched his own fashion brand in the year 2020, Rohit Roy for Styched, in association with Styched Life.
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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. 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.
Personal life
Roy married actress Manasi Joshi Roy on 23 June 1999. They have one daughter together, Kiara. 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).
Filmography
Television
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