Rohit Roy Age, Wiki and Bio

Rohit Roy

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Writer, Director, Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/04/1968
Age56 years
BirthplaceNagpur, Maharashtra

Bio/Wiki

Real nameRohit Abhinav Roy
Full nameRohit Bose Roy
NicknameKoko

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Xavier’s School, Ahmedabad
College/UniversitySt. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad
Educational QualificationBachelor of Science (Major in Physics)

Personal Life

Date of Birth05/04/1968
BirthplaceNagpur, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac signAries
NationalityIndian
HometownNagpur, Maharashtra, India
Religion/Religious ViewsHinduism
EthnicityBengali
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
TattooLord Ganpati tattoo on right bicep

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Tisca Chopra (rumoured; actor)
  • Manasi Joshi (actor)
Marriage Date23/06/1999

Family

FatherBrothindranath Bose Roy (businessman)
MotherDolly Bose Roy (worked as a tuition teacher)
Siblings
BrotherRohit Roy (elder; TV and film actor)
SpouseManasi Joshi
Children
SonNone
DaughterKiara Bose Roy

Career

Debut
TV (Hindi)Tujh Pe Dil Qurban (1995) as Lt. Karan; aired on Sony
Film (Hindi)Jazbaat (1994) as Vishal Shashtri
Film (Bengali)Bhorer Alo (2011) as Subhankar Bose
Film (Gujarati)I.M.A. Gujju (2018) as Siddhraj Zala
Film KannadaTrivikrama (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

Favourites

Actor(s)James Dean, Amitabh Bachchan
ActressKareena Kapoor
Film(s)Rebel Without a Cause (1955), Deewaar (1975), Arth (1982), Zinda (2006)
Song‘Chupke Se’ from Saathiya (2012)
SingerShilpa 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

Rohit Roy is the younger brother of actor Ronit Roy and brother-in-law of actor Sharman Joshi.
He spent his childhood in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Despite wanting to pursue an MBA at the University of Michigan, his visa application got rejected.
He discovered actress Manasi Joshi through photos and their friendship blossomed into love.
In the initial phase of his acting career, Rohit used the screen name Karan Roy.
He gained fame for portraying Rishabh Malhotra in 'Swabhimaan'.
Rohit has appeared in numerous Hindi TV serials, short films, and Hindi movies.
Along with acting, he has experience as a director and producer in the industry.
Rohit has taken part in and hosted various Hindi reality TV programs.
He has showcased his talent in theatre plays and as a voice artist for Hindi versions of English films.
Aside from acting, he owns a film production company and a clothing brand.
Rohit actively supports charitable causes and engages in philanthropic endeavors.
He is proficient in Hindi, English, Gujarati, and Bengali.
Rohit has a passion for animals, photography, and sports.
Being a fitness enthusiast, he upholds a healthy lifestyle.
His shoe collection consists of about 160 pairs.
Rohit has a fondness for travel and discovering new destinations.
Ronit Roy and Sharman Joshi are his relatives.
He has graced magazine covers, walked the ramp, and appeared as a celebrity guest.
Rohit practices Vipassana meditation with dedication.