Rohit Roy is an Indian television and film actor who works primarily in Hindi-language entertainment. He gained recognition in the late 1990s as the lead of the television serial Swabhimaan and has since worked across television, Hindi cinema, and digital streaming platforms.
| Full name | Rohit Bose Roy |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actor |
| Active in | Indian television, Hindi cinema, web series |
| Notable television work | Swabhimaan |
| Notable film work | Kaabil, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Apartment |
| Spouse | Manasi Joshi Roy |
| Sibling | Ronit Roy (actor) |
Rohit Roy comes from a Bengali family and is the younger brother of actor Ronit Roy, who also works in Indian television and film. He spent his early years in Nepal before the family relocated to India. He completed his education in Mumbai and entered the entertainment industry through modelling and television acting.
Rohit Roy rose to fame with Mahesh Bhatt's family drama Swabhimaan, which aired on Doordarshan in the mid-1990s and was one of the early popular long-format Indian television serials. The role established him as a recognisable face on Hindi television. He subsequently appeared in serials and reality programmes, including a stint as a contestant on Bigg Boss.
Roy transitioned to Hindi films with supporting and lead roles. His film credits include the horror thriller Apartment directed by Jagmohan Mundhra, the Apoorva Lakhia-directed crime drama Shootout at Lokhandwala, and Sanjay Gupta's Kaabil alongside Hrithik Roshan. He has also appeared in films such as Plan, LOC Kargil, and Anjaana Anjaani.
With the growth of streaming platforms in India, Roy moved into web series and digital projects. He has also worked as a host and writer at various stages of his career.
Rohit Roy is married to actor Manasi Joshi Roy, who is the daughter of theatre and film personality Sharad Joshi. The couple have one daughter.
As part of a generation of actors who emerged from Indian television in the 1990s and successfully crossed over to mainstream cinema, Rohit Roy reflects the gradual blurring of the divide between small-screen and big-screen acting careers in India. His long innings across formats illustrates the trajectory of television-trained performers establishing supporting careers in Hindi films and digital content.