Viral Video of ‘Aashiqui’ Star Rahul Roy Sparks Concern; Fans Call Out ‘Forced’ Social Media Reels (Watch)
Aashiqui star Rahul Roy is trending after viral reels posted by Vanita Ghadhage Desai showed the actor appearing 'emotionless'. Concerned fans have alleged he was forced or drugged for the clips. Following his 2020 brain stroke, Roy has been on a slow recovery path, but these recent videos have raised fresh questions about his well-being.
A series of viral social media clips featuring 90s heartthrob Rahul Roy has ignited a heated debate online. The videos, shared by a user named Vanita Ghadhage Desai, show the actor appearing in reels set to his iconic songs like Tere Dar Par Sanam and Saanson Ki Zaroorat Hai. However, rather than nostalgia, the posts have drawn widespread concern from fans regarding the actor's well-being and current health status. ‘Aashiqui’ Star Rahul Roy Looks Unrecognisable As He Gets Clicked Carrying a Heavy Bag in Mumbai in Viral Video – WATCH.
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Fans React to Rahul Roy Viral Clips
The comment sections on these viral videos have quickly turned into a space of concern, with many users questioning Roy’s noticeably “blank” and “emotionless” expressions. Several reactions have gained traction online, with one user writing, “Seems as if he was forced to make reels... no emotions at all,” while another controversially alleged, “He has been drugged for this reel... like they do to tigers in Thailand for photos.” Fans have also pointed out, “Still after so many years… can’t see any expressions on his face,” reflecting growing unease among viewers. Adding to the speculation, another comment read, “Is this a pre-wedding presentation video?” as social media continues to debate the nature and intent behind the clips.
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Rahul Roy Stroke Led to Long Recovery
The concern around Rahul Roy’s “lack of expressions” is largely linked to the severe health crisis he faced in late 2020, when the actor suffered a major brain stroke while shooting LAC - Live the Battle in Kargil under extreme weather conditions. Following the incident, Roy underwent a long and challenging recovery, including over two years of intensive treatment and speech therapy, with his sister Priyanka Roy playing a crucial role as his primary caregiver. Rahul Roy, Aashiqui Actor, Hospitalised Following Brain Stroke.
Rahul Roy Appearances Spark Concern Again
This isn't the first time Roy’s post-recovery appearances have sparked controversy. In late 2025 and early 2026, videos surfaced of the actor performing at weddings in Bihar. While some celebrated his return to the public eye, many others expressed sadness, with comments like, "May God not show anyone such bad days," suggesting that the superstar of the 90s has been forced into small-scale events for financial stability. Most recently, on April 18, 2026, the actor was spotted by paparazzi in Versova, Mumbai, carrying a heavy suitcase on a damaged road, a sight that further saddened fans who remember him as the "national craze" of the early 90s. Despite the divided opinions, Rahul Roy remains an indelible part of Bollywood history, having made his legendary debut in Mahesh Bhatt’s Aashiqui (1990) and recently appearing in the critically acclaimed film Agra, currently streaming on Prime Video.
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