Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Rahul Roy Returns to Acting After Brain Stroke Recovery
Rahul Roy is an actor who became famous after starring in Aashiqui.
In 2020, he had a serious brain stroke while filming in Kargil.
For a while, he did not know if he would walk or talk again.
The stroke also made speaking difficult for him.
He worked with his family’s support during a long recovery.
He stopped smoking and changed his diet to vegan food without onion, garlic or milk.
He also takes eight medicines every day after breakfast.
His health has improved, and he is returning to acting.
His new series is called Super Badshah, and he will play an underworld don.
Rahul Roy suffered a cerebrovascular brain stroke in November 2020 while filming LAC – Live the Battle in Kargil.
He said he feared he might never walk or speak again and continues to face speech-related difficulties.
Roy has returned to acting with Kuku TV’s upcoming series Super Badshah, playing an underworld don.
After the stroke, he quit smoking, became vegan, avoids onion, garlic and milk, and follows what he describes as Jain food.
Roy said he takes eight medicines daily and that work helps keep him active and gives him purpose.
- Who
- Actor Rahul Roy, supported by Karanvir Bohra, Madhavi and his family.
- What
- Roy is returning to acting in Super Badshah while discussing his recovery and lifestyle changes after a brain stroke.
- When
- The stroke occurred in November 2020; he is now resuming work.
- Where
- He suffered the stroke while shooting in Kargil and was later treated in Srinagar and Mumbai.
- Why
- Roy wants to remain active, continue working and rebuild his career after his health improved.
- New project
- Super Badshah, an upcoming Kuku TV series in which Roy plays an underworld don.
- Stroke
- Roy suffered a cerebrovascular brain stroke in November 2020 while filming LAC – Live the Battle in Kargil.
- Speech condition
- He was diagnosed with motor aphasia and said speech remained his main concern.
- Hospital treatment
- He was taken to Srinagar and then shifted to Mumbai, where he spent time in the ICU at Nanavati Hospital.
- Lifestyle changes
- Roy said he quit smoking, became vegan and stopped consuming onion, garlic and milk.
- Medication
- He takes eight medicines every day after breakfast.
- Career background
- Roy debuted in Aashiqui, appeared in Junoon and won the first season of Bigg Boss in 2007.
