Reena Roy is a former Indian actress known for her work in popular Hindi films like 'Nagin' (1976) and was one of Bollywood's highest-earning actresses. |
She had a tomboyish childhood and started her career as a model in 1970, appearing in a TV commercial for Lux Soap. |
Initially, she featured in Hindi films like 'Jaise Ko Taisa' (1973) and 'Umar Qaid' (1975), which did not perform well at the box office. |
While starting her career, she lacked dancing skills but later trained under various dance teachers to improve. |
Her breakthrough role came in the 1976 film 'Nagin,' but there were rumors of discord between her and co-star Rekha during filming. |
Reena Roy acted in numerous films with actor Jeetendra and appeared in a few Punjabi films as well. |
In 1991, she produced the Hindi film 'Gunehgar Kaun' and later ventured into acting in TV serials. |
Reena Roy's personal life included a rumored love affair with Shatrughan Sinha and a subsequent marriage to cricketer Mohsin Khan. |
She appeared in several Hindi films before quitting Bollywood after 'Refugee' in 2000. |
In 2004, she opened an acting school with her sister and made occasional TV appearances. |
Reena Roy's fandom extended to receiving blood-written letters during the peak of her career and comparisons to Sonakshi Sinha's looks. |
She was a special guest on 'Indian Idol Season 12' in July 2021, and rumors swirled about her political affiliations in 2004. |