Rahul Roy, the star of Aashiqui, has said he isn’t going to do those viral dance and lip-syncing videos with the social media influencer again. The actor said after a lot of discussion about the reels online, he was hesitant about making them, and wants to be completely finished with this type of thing.
What happened in the viral reels
Dr Vanita Ghadhage Desai (also called Dr Vanita Ghadhage D) put the videos on the internet. In one, Rahul Roy just stands there while she acts out a romantic scene around him. Another has him sitting down and pretending to sing along to a sad song.
A third video shows them cutting a cake and acting out scenes from Roy’s most famous romantic songs. These videos spread quickly across social media, and made people curious, but also worried.
Rahul Roy breaks silence
Roy said in an interview he wasn’t certain about filming the reels at the start, but he went along with it. He added he won’t do this again, thanked people for how they responded, and is now moving on.
Here are his key takeaways in brief:
– Initially hesitant to shoot the clips
– Agreed under a sense of compulsion
– Does not plan to make similar videos
– Thanks viewers for the feedback
Supporters point to context
Some people wondered why a movie star would do these kinds of videos, but a lot of comments asked people to be understanding. Many fans have noted the closeness between Roy and the woman in the videos, and believe the collaboration comes from the heart, and isn’t just for attention.
Lots of people on Instagram have said that the influencer is a doctor who treated Roy after his health problems. One comment said, ‘Don’t criticize his grammar. This woman is a doctor and helped Rahul after his brain stroke. She was incredibly important in his complete recovery.’
Another person wrote, ‘One of the most romantic actors and his songs are still lovely and romantic.’ And a third said, ‘I think she was his doctor and is now checking up on how he’s doing with his treatment.’
A health battle and a return
Roy had a stroke in 2020 while filming LAC – Live the Battle in Kargil. He had a lot of treatment and recovery time after that.
He’s said before that getting back to work was hard. He’s been rebuilding his life and getting his confidence back in front of the camera with consistent therapy, sticking to a plan, and support from family and friends.
Career update and why it matters
Rahul Roy became very popular very quickly with Aashiqui in 1990. He was also noticed in Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee which was a movie based on his own life, and his character was inspired by Mahesh Bhatt. He didn’t have as much success as Aashiqui after that.
Since then, the actor has continued to work. Walk, in which he acted, was liked at film festivals. He has been in Cabaret, and is known for Junoon, Gumraah and was most recently in Agra.
This situation is important because it shows how established actors are dealing with the time of influencers. Fans like to be reminded of the past and want actors to be respected, but the ways that social media works need new and different things. Roy’s choice to stop making these reels shows a star wanting to be in charge, rather than just getting lots of views.
What comes next
Roy has clearly stated that he’s done with these types of reels. Now, people are looking forward to seeing him in movies and following his continuing recovery, and have been very supportive.
Key developments to watch:
– Whether Roy shares a new on-screen project
– How fans respond to his no-more-reels stance
– The continuing debate around celebrity and reels
