Rahul RoyThe actor, who shot to fame with the iconic 1990 romantic drama ‘Aashiqui’, has spoken out after a few reels featuring content creator Dr Vanita Ghadage Desai went viral on social media. The videos had a mixed response, with some showing concern; others made fun of him because of him. Rahul has now broken his silence, revealing that he is facing the financial pressure of ongoing legal issues and was firmly pushing back against those who chose to mock him.
Rahul Roy reveals financial strain from legal issues after stroke
taking Instagram on Wednesday, Rahul Roy shared a candid note to address the online chatter live. He made it clear that the legal issues weighing on him financially predate the stroke and that he is working to manage them on his own terms.“I do my job with honesty and humility. I have some legal bills to pay, and these are not from today, they are from before the concussion.”Rahul did not hold back when he addressed those who mocked him online. Instead of being defensive, he flipped the lens, saying that mocking someone’s hardship reflects poorly on the sufferer, not the sufferer.“If you make fun of my simplicity or make fun of my struggles, it says less about me and more about you. If you’re really worried, help me find a real, decent job to pay for these cases. At least I’m earning by hard work, not by making fun of others.”
Rahul Roy shares why being active is important
Rahul Roy also spoke about the importance of keeping himself active after his recovery, describing work as something that gives him purpose and mental strength, and made it clear that he won’t be stopped by online taunts.“And after the concussion, it’s important for me to stay active. I want to work as long as I’m alive. It keeps my mind active and gives me purpose and accountability for what I am working towards today. Yeah, it might hurt a little sometimes, but you can’t break me.”
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The controversy started earlier this week when several reels of Rahul Roy with Dr. Vanita Ghadage Desai started circulating online. In a clip she was shown dancing to the song “Tere Dar Pe Sanam” from the 1993 film Phir Teri Kahaani Yaad Aayi, co-starring Pooja Bhatt.While a section of viewers expressed genuine concern, others dismissed the videos as slapstick and continued trolling. Rahul made his Bollywood debut opposite Anu Aggarwal in Mahesh Bhatt’s ‘Aashiqui’ and was last seen on the big screen in Kanu Behl’s ‘Agra’ (2025). His last appearance was on televisionThe Great Boss‘ Season 1.
