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Rohit Roy Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth5 April 1968

Age56 Years

BirthplaceNagpur, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActor, Writer, Director, Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseManasi Joshi

FamilyDaughter - Kiara Bose Roy; Brother - Ronit Roy

Rohit Roy Biography

Rohit Roy is an Indian actor, director, writer and producer known for his long career in Hindi television and films. Born in Nagpur and raised in Ahmedabad

Early life and background

Rohit Abhinav Roy was born on 5 April 1968 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. He spent his childhood in Ahmedabad, where he attended St. Xavier’s School and later graduated from St. Xavier’s College with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in physics. He originally considered pursuing an MBA in the United States but was unable to because his visa application was rejected.

Rohit comes from a Bengali background. He is the younger brother of actor Ronit Roy and later became brother-in-law to actor Sharman Joshi through his marriage to Manasi Joshi. He and Manasi married on 23 June 1999 and have a daughter, Kiara Bose Roy.

Career

Rohit Roy’s screen career began in the mid-1990s. His early work includes a lead role in the Hindi film Jazbaat (1994). On television he made his mark with roles in serials that include Tujh Pe Dil Qurban (1995) and the Doordarshan hit Swabhimaan (1995), where he gained recognition for his performance as Rishabh Malhotra. Over the years he has worked across formats — television serials, telefilms, short films, feature films in multiple languages, theatre, hosting, dubbing and production.

On television he has appeared in serials such as Kabhie Kabhie (1997), Baat Ban Jaaye (1998) and Sanjivani (2019). He has taken part in reality shows including Nach Baliye Season 1 (2005), Yeh Hai Jalwa (2008), Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 6 (2013) and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 13 (2023). As a presenter he has hosted seasons of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl and The Bachelorette India, and has been a regular host at awards and industry events.

Rohit’s film credits span Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati and Kannada cinema. Notable Hindi titles include Ankhon Mein Tum Ho (1997), LOC Kargil (2003), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), Fashion (2008) and Mumbai Saga (2021). He has appeared in Bengali films such as Mrs. Sen (2013) and Chengiz (2023), and in regional projects including the Bengali Bhorer Alo (2011), the Gujarati I.M.A. Gujju (2018) and the Kannada Trivikrama (2019).

Behind the camera, Rohit has directed and produced short films and television. He directed the short The Face 2 in 2002 and the segment Rice Plate in the anthology film Dus Kahaniyaan (2007). He produced the feature Ek Din… Achanak (2011) and the telefilm Fan Club (2011), and launched his production company Magic Works Production.

Rohit has also worked as a dubbing artist for Hindi versions of major Hollywood films, lending his voice to the Peter Quill/Star-Lord character in dubbed releases such as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).

Public profile

Beyond acting, Rohit has been visible in advertising and fashion. He has appeared in television commercials for brands including Wakefit, Camay, Dabur and Breeze, and has featured in print campaigns for labels such as Siyaram’s and Vimal. He has walked ramps for fashion shows and appeared on magazine covers including Expresso and the Pyar Foundation calendar in 2022.

Rohit has shown a variety of interests outside performance: photography, fashion (he reportedly owns an extensive shoe collection), and sports. He is associated with the Celebrity Cricket League and has played for the Mumbai Heroes; he also enjoys football, badminton and golf. He practices Vipassana meditation and maintains a fitness routine, having publicly discussed his weight-loss journey and lifestyle changes.

He has launched a clothing brand, Rohit Roy Merchandise, and used his social media presence to promote products and causes. Rohit speaks Hindi, English, Gujarati and Bengali, and has supported philanthropic efforts for education, healthcare and other social causes.

Latest updates

Rohit continued to work across media into the 2020s. He appeared in the web series Locked in Love (2020) and in two web projects in 2021, Paper and Sanak Ek Junoon. In 2022 he acted in the Gujarati film Keri, and in 2023 he appeared in the Bengali film Chengiz. He also received several industry honours in 2023 acknowledging his contribution to television and entertainment.

He remains active on stage and screen while running his production company and fashion label, and continues to engage with fitness, photography and philanthropic activities.
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Recent Work

Locked in Love

Hindi web series streamed on MX Player

2020
Paper

Hindi web series streamed on Ullu

2021
Sanak Ek Junoon

Hindi web series streamed on MX Player

2021
Keri

Gujarati film

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Gained recognition for the television role of Rishabh Malhotra in Swabhimaan (1995)
  2. Acted across Hindi television and films, plus regional cinema in Bengali, Gujarati and Kannada
  3. Directed the short film The Face 2 (2002) and a segment in Dus Kahaniyaan (2007)
  4. Founded Magic Works Production and produced the film Ek Din… Achanak (2011)
  5. Dubbed the Hindi voice of Peter Quill/Star-Lord in major Marvel films
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rohit Roy born?

5 April 1968

What is Rohit Roy known for?

Actor, Writer, Director, Producer

What is Rohit Roy’s marital status?

Married

Who is Rohit Roy married to?

Manasi Joshi