Reena Roy is a hugely popular Bollywood actress from the golden era of the film industry. Reena Roy is renowned to have acted in numerous commercially successful movies in the 1970s and 1980s.
Reena Roy was the highest paid actress between 1981 and 1985, apart from being the top actress of the early 1980s.
Today, Reena Roy owns and runs an acting school, along with her sister and is vocal with campaigning for the Indian National Congress party.
About Reena Roy
Bio | |
| Real Name | Saira Ali Khan |
| Nickname | Zaroorat Girl |
| Date of Birth | 7th January 1957 |
| Age (as of October 2018) | 61 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 3" (160 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 187 lbs (85 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Sadiq Ali (Actor) |
| Mother | Sharda Rai (Actress/Film Producer) |
| Brother | Raja Roy (Film Producer) |
| Sisters |
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| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Husband | Mohsin Khan (Pakistani ex-cricketer/Actor) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actress |
| Net Worth | INR 11,00,00,000 (USD 1.5 Million) |
| Famous for | Zaroorat, Milap (1972), Jaise Ko Taisa (1973), Madhosh, Goonj (1974), Vardaan, Umar Qaid, Apne Dushman, Zakhmee (1975), Sangram, Gumrah, Barood, Kalicharan, Nagin, Udhaar Ka Sindoor (1976), Zamaanat, Paapi, Daku Aur Mahatma, Apnapan, Jadoo Tona (1977), Karmayogi, Daku Aur Jawaan, Vishwanath, , Badaltey Rishtey (1978), Muqabla, Heera Moti, Jaani Dushman (1979), Khanjar, Billa, Sau Din Saas Ke, Kashish, Aasha, Jwalamukhi (1980), Vilayati Babu, Naseeb, Ladies Tailor, Rocky, Dhanwaan (1981), Main Intequam Liinga, Lakshmi, Jeeo Aur Jeene Do, Dard Ka Rishta, Baghawat, Hathkadi, Sanam Teri Kasam, Badle Ki Aag, Insaan, Bezubaan (1982), Andhaa Kanoon, Prem Tapasya (1983), Raaj Tilak, Maati Maangey Khoon, Inteha (1984), Kali Basti, Ghulami, Hum Dono (1985), Mangal Dada (1986), Faqeer Badshah (1987), do Waqt Ki Roti (1988), Bedardi, Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993), Policewala Gunda, Janam Kundli (1995), Smuggler, Rajkumar, Ajay (1996), Refugee (2000) |
| First Movie | Zaroorat (1972) |
| Favorite Food | Pav Bhaji and Modak |
| Favorite Actors | Jeetendra and Anil Kapoor |
| Favorite Actresses | Meena Kumari and Madhubala |
| Hobby | Reading books and traveling |
Reena Roy was one of the top Bollywood actresses and is renowned for her impressive on-screen chemistry with veteran actors, Shatrughn Singha and Jeetendra, mostly. Till date, Reena Roy remains considered as one of the most talented actresses in the Hindi film industry.
Reena Roy’s age is 61 years as Reena Roy was born on the 7th of January, 1985, in Mumbai. Although she was named Saira Ali Khan at birth, her mother changed her name to Reena Rai, when she divorced her husband. Reena Roy’s height is around 5 ft 3 inches (160 cm) while Reena Roy’s weight is around 85 kg (187 lbs). In her spare time, Reena Roy loves reading books and travels, as part of her hobbies.
Reena Roy’s father was a small-time Bollywood actor, Sadiq Ali, whereas Reena Roy’s mother was Sharda Rai, a small actress and later film producer. Reena Roy’s elder brother is Raja Roy, a filmmaker, whereas Reena Roy’s elder sister is Barkha Roy, the popular filmmaker and TV producer, while Reena Roy’s younger sister is Anju Roy. Reena Roy’ husband was ex-Pakistani cricketer-turned actor, Mohsin Khan, whom she married in 1983 but soon divorced. Reena Roy and Mohsin Khan have a daughter, Sanam Khan.
Thanks to her being the highest-paid and remaining one of the most-paid actresses in the 1980s, Reena Roy net worth today is estimated to be around INR 11 crores (USD 1.5 Million).
Talking about her success as a top Bollywood actress, Reena Roy won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her impressive performance in ‘Apnapan’ (1977). Apart from winning this, Reena Roy was also nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her role in ‘Nagin’ (1976) and the nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actress, again, for her portrayal in ‘Aasha’ (1980).
Interesting Facts About Reena Roy
- Although it is not known whether Reena Roy is a smoker, we do know that she does not drink alcohol.
- After her parents were divorced, Sharda Rai changed the names of all her children.
- At the peak of her career, Reena Roy decided to quit acting and marry her ex-husband, Mohsin Khan, the Pakistani ex-cricketer and actor.
- Reena Roy and Jeetendra were considered an excellent on-screen couple and together starred in 22 movies, out of which 17 were box office super hits.
- Reena Roy’s on-screen chemistry with Shatrughn Sinha was also popular with fans and the couple did 16 romantic films together, out of which 11 were commercial hits.
- Reena Roy was the highest-paid Bollywood actress (between 1981 and 1985) as well as the 2nd-highest paid actress (between 1976 and 1980).
