Cinema VinesIn November 2020, Bollywood heartthrob Rahul Roy experienced a life‑shattering cerebrovascular stroke while filming the action drama LAC – Live The Battle in Kargil. The actor was first rushed to Srinagar before being transported to Mumbai, where he spent several days in the intensive care unit at Nanavati Hospital. “I didn’t even know if I would be able to walk or talk again,” Roy told the Free Press Journal, recalling the terror of those early hours.
After the stroke, Roy’s recovery was a gradual, painstaking process that required the steadfast support of his family. He has openly discussed how the event forced him to reassess his priorities and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Formerly a heavy smoker who favored non‑vegetarian meals, he now follows a strict diet and takes eight medications daily, a routine he credits for his improved condition.
Despite the setback, Roy is slowly returning to the screen. He is set to appear in the upcoming Kuku TV series Super Badshah, playing an underworld don opposite Karanvir Bohra. The comeback follows his last major film role in Kanu Behl’s psychological drama Agra, which hit theatres in November 2025.
Roy’s career has seen dramatic highs and lows. He first rose to fame with the 1990 romantic hit Aashiqui, starring opposite Anu Aggarwal, and later won the inaugural season of Bigg Boss in 2007, taking home a ₹1 crore prize. The stroke has not only reshaped his personal life but also marked a new chapter in his professional journey, as he prepares to re‑enter the industry with renewed vigor and resilience.
