Rahul Roy Wasn’t Sure If He Would Be Able To Walk After Brain Stroke In 2020; Says, “Things Are Better Now”

Rahul Roy’s life changed dramatically in a matter of hours when he suffered a brain stroke in 2020. The Aashiqui actor, who rose to fame in the early 1990s and later won the first season of Bigg Boss, has now opened up about the challenging period that followed. He says the experience made him view life differently. He is gradually returning to work and will be seen in the upcoming series Super Badshah. Scroll down to read the full story.

Rahul Roy Wasn’t Sure If He Would Be Able To Walk After Brain Stroke In 2020

Rahul suffered a cerebrovascular stroke in November 2020 while shooting for LAC – Live The Battle in Kargil. He was initially taken to Srinagar and later moved to Mumbai, where he was admitted to Nanavati Hospital and spent time in the ICU. The actor has spoken about how frightening those initial days were, especially because he had no idea what his recovery journey would entail.

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Speaking to Free Press Journal, he said, “The only thing I was sceptical about was my speech problem because of the brain stroke which I had in 2020 when I was shooting in Kargil. But Karanvir was supportive throughout. After my brain stroke, I didn’t even know if I would be able to walk or talk again.” Recovery was a slow process, requiring perseverance and family support.

One major change Rahul made after the stroke was to his lifestyle. He was previously a heavy smoker and ate non-vegetarian food, but he has since completely changed his diet. His mornings now begin with a strict medication routine. He added, “Every day after breakfast, I have 8 medicines. But things are much better now than before.”

Rahul Roy’s Career

Rahul Roy shot to fame with the film Aashiqui in 1990, his debut alongside Mahesh Bhatt and opposite Anu Aggarwal. The film turned him into an overnight sensation and established him as a prominent face of that era. He later appeared in films such as Junoon and made a successful transition into reality TV, winning the first season of Bigg Boss in 2007, defeating Carol Gracias and taking home the ₹1 crore prize.

His career has experienced several ups and downs since then. His last major film appearance was in Kanu Behl’s psychological drama Agra, which released in November 2025. He is also set to feature in Kuku TV’s Super Badshah, where he plays an underworld don alongside Karanvir Bohra.

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