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Rahul Roy clarifies he’s well taken care of by his family, and his simple lifestyle is a personal choice. He urges fans not to entertain fake videos asking for financial help.

‘I’m Not An Abandoned Person On Road’: Rahul Roy Sets The Record Straight, Says He’s Well Taken Care Of
Aashiqui actor Rahul Roy has issued a statement on Instagram, addressing his haters, trolls, and ‘fake video makers’. Setting the record straight, he clarified that he is not an ‘abandoned’ person, and has clothes, food, car, and shoes, all while being well taken care of by his sister Priyanka and brother-in-law Romeer Sen. In his lengthy caption, the 60-year-old actor slammed fake videos that are circulating on social media, stating that his sister and brother-in-law have provided him with everything and urged fans not to disturb their peace. He further added that his simple lifestyle choices are personal, and that the reels people are criticizing are also his decision, as he believes work is work.
Rahul Roy Sets The Record Straight
In his latest Instagram post, Rahul wrote, “Thank you to all of you who showered me with love and support. This message is for all my haters, trollers and fake video makers. I’m safe and I’m well taken care by my sister @harimaapriyanka and brother-in-law @romeersen, I live at my sister’s place. We have a lovely house in Madh, And i’m deeply loved by her which makes me the luckiest brother in the world, my twin brother lives in Canada Rohit Roy unfortunately due to work pressure of rohit I haven’t met rohit from almost 9 years, I have clothes, I have shoes, I have food, I have car, I’m not a abandoned person on road , the way fake videos are coming out is not true, my sister Hari maa and my brother in law Romeer sen has provided me every thing please do not disturb their sanity, they are the only thing that is left to me.”
Rahul Roy Defends His Simple Lifestyle
He further added, “My problem is I like to stay & wear simple and easy things, I wear simple clothes that’s my personal choice, my family has given me the best clothes possible but I wear simple clothes it’s my personal choice, i don’t take bodyguard that’s my personal choice, if I sometimes travel by auto it’s easy and quick it’s my personal choice, I did those reels with simplicity not with clever thoughts, it was work and not any financial help to me, I always think work is work that’s my personal choice.”
Rahul Roy further added that he waited for good work long enough, but since it didn’t come, he chose to take on whatever work came his way. He also urged fans not to entertain fake videos asking for financial help on his behalf. “Of-course I have to look after my personal court cases too I need to look after, if anyone makes any videos and claim that they are helping me or they need money for me to help me financially kindly do not entertain, first check always from reliable resources @officialrahulroy @harimaapriyanka @romeersen, no others resources you should ever trust,” he wrote.
He ended his statement on a hopeful note, reassuring fans that if the right opportunity comes along, he’ll return to films. Until then, he emphasized that he’s staying active with his current work.
Rahul Roy’s Brain Stroke In 2020
Back in 2020, Aashiqui actor Rahul Roy suffered a brain stroke, while he was shooting for LAC — Live the Battle in Kargil. He was immediately rushed to a hospital, where he underwent angiography of the brain and heart.
Rahul Roy’s Work Front
Rahul Roy rose to fame with his 1990 movie Aashiqui. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt, the film followed the love story of Rahul and Anu, played by Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal.
Meanwhile, Rahul was last seen in the 2023 film Agra, directed by Kanu Behl. The psychological drama, which also starred Mohit Agarwal and Priyanka Bose, was released in Indian theatres in November 2025.