Rohit Roy Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Wife: Manasi Joshi

Hometown: Nagpur, Maharashtra

Age: 56 Years

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Real name	Rohit Abhinav Roy
Full name	Rohit Bose Roy check sources Instagram – Rohit Bose Roy
Nickname	Koko check sources
Profession(s)	Actor, Writer, Director, Producer
Physical Stats & More
check sources Rohit Roy’s Official Website Height	in centimeters- 183 cm in meters- 1.83 m in feet & inches- 6’
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	TV (Hindi; As an actor): Tujh Pe Dil Qurban (1995) as Lt. Karan; aired on Sony Film (Hindi; As an actor): Jazbaat (1994) as Vishal Shashtri Film (Bengali; As an actor): Bhorer Alo (2011) as Subhankar Bose Film (Gujarati; As an actor): I.M.A. Gujju (2018) as Siddhraj Zala Film Kannada; As an actor): Trivikrama (2019) as a police officer
Awards	• 2006: Best Actor for the Hindi TV serial Virasaat • 2006: Best Dressed Actor on TV • 2006: Society Magazine Young Achiever’s Award • 2020: Times Men of the Year Award • 2020: Global Business Award • 2023: Indian Television Academy Award for Contribution to Indian TV Industry • 2023: Stardust 50th Anniversary Honours Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Entertainment Industry • 2023: Pride of Bengal Award for Most Versatile Entertainer
Personal Life
Date of Birth	5 April 1968 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024)	56 Years
Birthplace	Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac sign	Aries
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
School	St. Xavier’s School, Ahmedabad
College/University	St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Science (Major in Physics) check sources The Times of India check sources check sources
Religion/Religious Views	Hinduism check sources Instagram – Rohit Bose Roy
Ethnicity	Bengali check sources The Times of India
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian check sources Dainik Bhaskar
Tattoo	Lord Ganpati tattoo on right bicep
Controversy	Accused of Sexual Harassment In 2018, during the #MeToo campaign, an anonymous journalist alleged that Rohit tried to forcibly kiss her when she was a teenager. Later, a media person named Poulomi Das shared the screenshots of the journalist message on her Twitter. check sources ABP Live In an interview, Rohit denied all such allegations and said, "I don’t even know what to respond. What is sad is, that they are diluting the actual cause. I don’t need why she had to write my name. I’m not planning to do anything. I’m not commenting (anymore). I don’t know what they will get. It’ll just derail the other process. Even you shouldn’t pay much heed to this.”
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Tisca Chopra (rumoured; actor) • Manasi Joshi (actor)
Marriage Date	23 June 1999
Family ADVERTISEMENT
Wife/Spouse	Manasi Joshi
Children	Son- None Daughter- Kiara Bose Roy (image in wife's section)
Parents	Father- Brothindranath Bose Roy (businessman) Mother- Dolly Bose Roy (worked as a tuition teacher)
Siblings	Brother- check sources (elder; TV and film actor) (image in parents' section) Sister- None
Other Relative	Brother-in-Law- Sharman Joshi (actor; Manasi Joshi's brother)
Favourites
Actor(s)	James Dean, Amitabh Bachchan
Actress	Kareena Kapoor
Film(s)	Rebel Without a Cause (1955), Deewaar (1975), Arth (1982), Zinda (2006)
Song	‘Chupke Se’ from Saathiya (2012)
Singer	Shilpa Rao
Cricketer(s)	Mahendra Singh Dhoni , Virat Kohli , Imran Khan , Sunil Gavaskar , Sachin Tendulkar
Book(s)	The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand and A Stone for Danny Fisher by Harold Robbin
Sport(s)	Cricket, Football
Style Quotient
Car Collection	• Mercedes • Thar
Bike Collection	• Indian Scout Bobber • Indian FTR 1200

Some Lesser Known Facts About Rohit Roy

Rohit Roy is an Indian actor, writer, director, and producer who is known for his work in Hindi television serials. Rohit is the younger brother of the Indian actor Ronit Roy and is the brother-in-law of the Indian actor Sharman Joshi .
He spent his childhood in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Rohit Roy’s childhood picture with his mother and brother (on left)
After completing his graduation, Rohit aspired to pursue an MBA at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, but his visa application was rejected, and he could not pursue MBA there.
Later, Rohit began working as an assistant director with the Indian filmmaker Kunal Kapoor . During this time, he came across photographs of Indian actress Manasi Joshi . Intrigued, Rohit contacted her and invited her to audition for an advertisement. Over time, they developed a friendship and eventually fell in love with each other.
It was during this period that he met another film director named Anant Balani, who offered him a lead role in the Hindi film ‘Jazbaat.’
At the beginning of his acting career, Rohit used the screen name Karan Roy.
Rohit gained recognition through his role as Rishabh Malhotra in the popular Doordarshan TV serial ‘Swabhimaan’ in 1995.

Swabhimaan
Rohit has acted in many Hindi TV serials such as ‘Tujh Pe Dil Qurban’ (1995; Zee TV), ‘Kabhie Kabhie’ (1997; Star Plus), ‘Baat Ban Jaaye’ (1998; Zee TV), and ‘Sanjivani’ (2019; Star Plus).

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Sanjivani
He has appeared in a few Hindi short films like ‘Muqabala Hai Pyar Ka’ (1995) and ‘Broken Frame’ (2019).
He has also acted in Hindi telefilms like ‘Humein Jahan Pyar Mile’ (1997) and ‘Fan Club’ (2011).
He is known for his roles in various Hindi films like ‘Ankhon Mein Tum Ho’ (1997), ‘LOC Kargil’ (2003), ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ (2007), ‘Fashion’ (2008), and ‘Mumbai Saga’ (2021).

Rohit Roy in Shootout At Lokhandwala
In 2002, he directed the Hindi short film ‘The Face 2.’
He has also worked as a director in the segment ‘Rice Plate’ in the Hindi film ‘Dus Kahaniyaan’ (2007).

Behind the scenes of the segment Rice Plate
Rohit has participated in many Hindi reality TV shows such as ‘Nach Baliye Season 1’ (2005; Star One), ‘Yeh Hai Jalwa’ (2008; 9X), ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 6’ (2013; Colors), and ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 13’ (2023; Colors).

Rohit Roy with other contestants of Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 13
He has hosted Hindi TV shows like ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 2’ (2008; Sony), ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 3’ (2009; Sony), ‘Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl’ (2010; Imagine TV), and ‘The Bachelorette India’ (2013; Life OK). He has worked as a host in various awards shows and events.

Rohit Roy as a host
Rohit has appeared in a few theatre plays like ‘Baba Saheb Musical’ and ‘Ovee.’

Rohit Roy performing in a theatre play
He worked as a director and producer for the 2008 Hindi TV series ‘Inside Bollywood with Rohit Roy.’ This series was aired on Zoom.
In 2011, Rohit Roy produced the Hindi film titled ‘Ek Din… Achanak.’
During the same year, he also worked as a producer for a Hindi Telefilm ‘Fan Club.’
He has also acted in a few Bengali films like ‘Mrs. Sen’ (2013) and ‘Chengiz’ (2023).

Rohit Roy in Chengiz
Rohit has lent his voice to Hindi versions of popular English films, where he dubbed the character Peter Quill/Star-Lord originally played by Chris Pratt. Some of these films include ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ (2017), ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018), and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ (2023).
In addition to his acting career, Rohit has established his own film production company ‘Magic Works Production.’
In 2020, he ventured into the fashion industry and launched his own clothing brand named Rohit Roy Merchandise.
He has also used his Instagram account to promote various brands like Adda 52, Inja Wellness, and Thrive Co’s Youth Renewal Serum.
Rohit has appeared in television commercials for several brands including Wakefit, Camay Soap, Dabur, and Breeze Soap.

Rohit Roy in Wakefit ad
He once mentioned in an Instagram post that people started assuming he was dating Indian actress Sushmita Sen after they worked together in a Camay soap advertisement.
He has also been featured in print advertisements for brands like Siyaram’s, Santogen Suitings, Club Shoes, and Vimal Clothing.
In the year 2020, he made an appearance in the Hindi web series ‘Locked in Love.’ The series was streamed on MX Player.

Locked in Love
In 2021, he was seen in two Hindi web series ‘Paper,’ which streamed on Ullu and ‘Sanak Ek Junoon,’ which streamed on MX Player.

Paper poster
In 2022, he was roped in the Gujarati film ‘Keri.’
In September 2022, he was featured on the cover of the Pyar Foundation calendar.

Rohit Roy featured on Pyar Foundation calendar
He has a deep love for animals and owned a pet dog named Zenga.

An old picture of Rohit Roy with his pet dog
He is often seen smoking cigarettes and consuming alcohol at parties and events.

Rohit Roy holding a cigarette

Rohit Roy holding a glass of alcohol
Rohit Roy has a keen interest in sports, particularly football. He is also associated with the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) and has actively played for the Mumbai Heroes team. Additionally, he enjoys playing sports like badminton and golf.

Rohit Roy in Celebrity Cricket League
He has been featured on the cover of Expresso magazine.

Rohit Roy featured on Expresso magazine
He has walked the ramp for many renowned fashion shows.

Rohit Roy walking the ramp in fashion show
Rohit Roy is a dedicated practitioner of Vipassana meditation.
He has received invitations to various events as a celebrity guest.

Rohit Roy as a celebrity guest
He has a great affection for shoes and has a collection of approximately 160 pairs.

Rohit Roy with his shoes
Apart from acting, he has a keen interest in doing photography.
Sunil Gavaskar is his all-time favourite cricketer and even has a signed cap from him.
He actively participates in various philanthropic activities, providing support to several charitable causes and organizations that strive for social welfare, education, and healthcare. He actively participates in initiatives to raise funds for underprivileged children and cancer patients.
He is fluent in Hindi, English, Gujarati, and Bengali languages.
He loves travelling and exploring new places. He frequently shares pictures and videos of his travel experiences on social media.

Rohit Roy during one of his trips
He is a fitness enthusiast. He follows a regular workout routine regimen and embraces a healthy lifestyle. He often shares fitness tips and workout videos on his social media accounts. In an interview, he shared that once, he used to weigh around 92kg. Motivated by Salman Khan , he decided to work on his body and successfully shed around 14kg of weight. In an interview, while talking about it, he said,

Since I am 6-feet tall, it took me time to realise that the situation was so bad. But that changed overnight. Literally! Thanks to a final push from Salman Khan. It’s taken a good 18 months to reach this point. My food, my mental make up, everything has changed. Today, I am in better shape, physically and mentally, than I have ever been.”

Rohit Roy working out at a gym
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