From a management trainee washing dishes to becoming one of India's most decorated actors, Ronit Roy has redefined what it means to have a "second innings" in show business. Often hailed as the "AmitabhBachchan of the small screen," Roy's journey is a masterclass in resilience and artistic evolution.
Biography: Early Struggles and the Rise to Stardom
Ronit Bose Roy was born on October 11, 1965,
in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Despite coming from a business-oriented Bengali family,
his passion for the arts led him to Mumbai with nothing but dreams and a hotel
management degree.
Key Biographical Highlights:
- Early
Life: Spent his childhood in Ahmedabad; the eldest son of businessman
Brotin Bose Roy and Dolly Roy.
- The
Struggle: Before his big break, he worked as a bartender and
management trainee at Mumbai’s Sea Rock Hotel. He even stayed with
legendary filmmaker Subhash Ghai during his initial years of
struggle.
- Personal
Life: Married to former model Neelam Singh since 2003. He has
three children: daughters Ona (from a previous marriage) and Aador, and a
son, Agastya.
- Beyond
Acting: He is a successful entrepreneur, running Ace Security and
Protection, a premier agency providing security to Bollywood icons
like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan.
Career Evolution: From Leading Man to Character
Powerhouse
Ronit Roy's career is uniquely split into three distinct
eras: his early film debut, his reign as the King of Television, and his
resurgence as a top-tier character actor in cinema.
1. The 90s Film Debut
He made a splashy debut with the musical hit Jaan Tere
Naam (1992). However, a string of subsequent flops led to a decade of
professional stagnation and personal battles with alcoholism—a phase he has
spoken about with raw honesty.
2. The Television Revolution (2002–2016)
Television gave Roy a new lease on life. His portrayal of Rishabh
Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Mihir Virani in Kyunki
Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi turned him into a household name. He later
dominated the courtroom drama genre as the sharp-witted Advocate K.D. Pathak
in Adaalat.
3. The Cinematic Resurgence
The 2010 film Udaan was a turning point. His
terrifyingly brilliant performance as an oppressive father won him the Filmfare
Award for Best Supporting Actor and cemented his place as a powerhouse
performer in modern Indian cinema.
Notable Filmography
Iconic Movies
|
Year |
Title |
Role |
Note |
|
1992 |
Jaan Tere Naam |
Sunil Sharma |
Debut Film |
|
2010 |
Udaan |
Bhairav Singh |
Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actor |
|
2012 |
Student of the Year |
Coach Shah |
Karan Johar directorial |
|
2014 |
2 States |
Vikram Malhotra |
Critically Acclaimed |
|
2017 |
Kaabil |
Madhavrao Shellar |
Antagonist |
|
2023 |
Bloody Daddy |
Sikandar Chowdhary |
OTT Thriller |
|
2024 |
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan |
Colonel Azad |
Action Thriller |
|
2025 |
Maa |
Joydev |
Recent Release |
Landmark TV & Web Series
- Kasautii
Zindagii Kay (Rishabh Bajaj)
- Kyunki
Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (Mihir Virani)
- Bandini
(Dharamraj Mahyavanshi)
- Adaalat
(K.D. Pathak)
- Hostages
(SP Prithvi Singh)
- Kehne
Ko Humsafar Hain (Rohit Mehra)
Awards and Achievements
With over 26 major awards, Ronit Roy remains one of
the most decorated actors in the Indian entertainment industry.
- Filmfare
Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Udaan).
- Screen
Awards: Best Villain (Udaan and Guddu Rangeela).
- Indian
Television Academy (ITA): Multiple-time winner for Best Actor
(Popular).
- Special
Recognition: Named among the "100 Greatest Performances of the
Decade" by Film Companion for Udaan.
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