Top 62 Quotes & Sayings by Rahul Roy

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Last updated on September 18, 2024.
Rahul Roy

Rahul Roy is an Indian actor, producer and former model known for his works in Hindi films and television. Roy began his acting career with the 1990 blockbuster Aashiqui, a Mahesh Bhatt production as the lead actor with newcomer Anu Agarwal. He then appeared opposite Karishma Kapoor in Sudhakar Bokade's romantic film Sapne Sajan Ke (1992). Roy has been honoured with life membership of the International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film & Television.

I remember Yash Chopra ji had called me for a narration. I was preoccupied with other films and couldn't take up the offer as many of the projects I had signed on were already on floors and filmmakers were fighting for my dates. Well, the film was 'Darr,' which later went to Shah Rukh Khan and shaped his career.
Not that I was not getting offers, the big banners might not come but there was still an influx of offers but you know, my growth as an actor was stagnant. I did not want to do the same thing.
For me, I always had producers come to me with films, even if it was not like the Khans, but whatever I have got I have tried to give my best to it. — © Rahul Roy
For me, I always had producers come to me with films, even if it was not like the Khans, but whatever I have got I have tried to give my best to it.
All the eight songs of 'Aashiqui' were chartbusters.
I had a lot of girlfriends but when you cross the threshold of 30, I wanted to settle down.
I have never hidden any facts about me, and will shout out my wedding plans off rooftops when it happens.
I am saying it myself that 'Aashiqui' should not end with me. I don't hold the rights of the film.
I thrive on being the underdog.
It's sad when marriages don't work out but having no children made separating easier.
When I met Sadhana, I thought it was perfect. Apart from the fact that she's a stunning woman, the reason why I love Sadhana is also because the kind of human being she is.
I didn't struggle initially. But after my hit Aashiqui, I didn't get any film offers for 8 months. That made me insecure.
Of course, there are days when you remember that what if I had continued irrespective of hits or flops, maybe I would have been in different place. I agree and accept that, but there is no need to regret because the 8-9 years I was away from cinema has also given me depth and changed me as a person.
I have always been a recluse, but 'Bigg Boss' was one place I could share with the country the person I am.
I still say, 'Aashiqui 2' should be able to stand on its own. But it won't match the craze of the original. — © Rahul Roy
I still say, 'Aashiqui 2' should be able to stand on its own. But it won't match the craze of the original.
I don't hold grudges or bitterness about the past.
Mark my words, 'Aashiqui' will be a tough act to follow. It will be very difficult to recreate that magic.
We have to learn to listen to our conscience and not what we desire.
It's never easy getting over a broken relationship.
I have done six films with the Bhatt camp and I know that they are good at marketing, packaging the film and they are very good with music, a track record that they have proven since 25 years.
If I am a part of a huge setup where my role is blink and miss why would I do that?
It's not only 'Aashiqui.' In the case of any cult film which has a sequel or a remake, it is very difficult for the new one to live up to expectations because nostalgia is very difficult to beat.
'The Message' is one of my most ambitious projects in terms of content and story.
I was never desperate to make a comeback. But winning 'Bigg Boss' assured faith in me that I have a good reputation in the market.
During the late 1980s, I was in Delhi finishing my college and modeling. After reading an article that my mother wrote for a fashion glossy, Mahesh Bhatt sahab expressed the desire meet her. That's when he saw my pictures and asked whether I would want to work in Hindi films.
I managed to find this awesome woman - Rajlakshmi, chased her for two years and finally got married.
The music of 'Aashiqui' by Nadeem-Shravan was unbeatable.
I have no hang-ups about appearing in the nude.
I am one of the very few lucky actors whose films is being remade in his lifetime.
Don't be afraid to call me a failed actor.
The good part about 'Aashiqui 2' is even before the shooting of film begins, it has garnered lot of attention. If it has a good story and music, it will do well.
I'm keen to go back to Hindi films, both as an actor and even better, as a director.
I realized you cannot stay away from Mumbai and pursue your dreams.
You need to walk the line of what you preach. I have learnt that over the years.
I have done films because I believed in them.
I don't look back at my career.
When 'Aashiqui' was released nobody knew that it will be such a good film... it is a cult film.
'Aashiqui' is not my baby. It is Bhatt saab's story. I will always be remembered for the film, and nobody can take that away from me.
The way Narendra Modi ji and Amit Shah ji have been taking the country forward and the way the perspective of the world towards India has changed in the past two years is remarkable.
Its true that I never ever got a chance to shoot in Jaipur, despite it being one of the most sought-after locations in our country. — © Rahul Roy
Its true that I never ever got a chance to shoot in Jaipur, despite it being one of the most sought-after locations in our country.
I was born with 'Aashiqui.' I am reborn on my birthday with 'Cabaret.'
I haven't been able to keep in touch with Anu Aggarwal. But Deepak Tijori was with me in 'Bigg Boss.' Very honestly, we all are busy.
I was in Australia for nine years. I decided to come back in 2015 to set up some interesting projects in my own country.
I don't think one can recreate the magic of old films.
Whether it is a privilege or whether it is a curse, I came into the industry not because I was seeking to be a star or an actor.
Being an actor, it is very difficult... I applaud those that can... but it is very difficult to do cinema as well as fulfill family responsibilities.
When people claim that they know the formula or the pulse of the public... it's rubbish, the truth is that no one knows.
I will continue doing films till my last breathe and will regain my respectability in the industry.
I've never hidden anything in my life.
I wanted to have a peaceful married life with my wife, so we both moved to Sydney in Australia. — © Rahul Roy
I wanted to have a peaceful married life with my wife, so we both moved to Sydney in Australia.
My thing is whether my film is small, I am still playing the protagonist.
There was no point of doing films which could not add to my career growth.
If there is a woman filmmaker or a woman artist, the issue of gender is floating very close to their work... It almost naturally comes into their work. If one looks at all the male artists, the issue is never there.
Mahesh Bhatt introduced me to the world of films.
My journey was not hard because I have seen stardom and the downfall very closely in my career.
'Aashiqui' became a cult hit film. It was my first film which gave me not just recognition but stardom too, so I will always remain partial to it.
I have always had tremendous amount of patience, compassion and forgiveness.
I don't seek approval from anyone else.
When I started my spiritual journey, I realized I had to cut away from all attachment.
I met a wonderful girl and decided to get married. And when I married, being an actor I did not think I could balance both cinema and personal life. Very difficult to do that because the cinema takes a lot out of you.
Of course, I am happy that 'Aashiqui 2' is being made. It's a bold move by Vishesh Films to make 'Aashiqui 2.'
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