'Aashiqui' star Rahul Roy spotted in Mumbai looking strikingly different, fans react to the actor’s new long-hair avatar - Watch

Rahul Roy, the actor who became a household name after his debut in Mahesh Bhatt's iconic 1990 romantic drama 'Aashiqui', has made a rare public appearance in Mumbai, sparking a wave of nostalgia online. He is now rocking the headlines after being spotted in Mumbai looking noticeably different, a look that left many fans doing a double take, though his quiet, understated charm remained very much intact.

Rahul Roy gets spotted in Versova in Mumbai

Dressed casually in a cream T-shirt and denim jeans, Rahul Roy cut a strikingly different figure from his early 1990s screen image. His appearance made him almost unrecognizable at first glance. Fans quickly picked up on the candid sighting; many associate him closely with one of Bollywood's most beloved romantic films. The images have since been widely shared on social media.

More about 'Aashiqui'

Released in 1990 and directed by Mahesh Bhatt, 'Aashiqui' remains one of Hindi cinema's most enduring musical romances. Rahul Roy starred opposite Anu Aggarwal in the story of two young dreamers, Rahul, an aspiring singer, and Anu, who hoped to build a career in modeling, whose relationship is tested by ambition, ego, and circumstance.




The film also featured Deepak Tijori, Avtar Gill, Tom Alter, Reema Lagoo, Mushtaq Khan, and Javed Khan in supporting roles. The film became a cultural phenomenon, driven largely by its music composed by Nadeem–Shravan. Decades on, its songs continue to find new audiences and remain staples on nostalgia playlists.

The film's enduring popularity eventually inspired a spiritual sequel, 'Aashiqui 2' (2013), starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor.

What has Rahul Roy been up to lately?

Rahul Roy was last seen in 'Agra', a psychological drama directed by Kanu Behl, also starring Mohit Agarwal and Priyanka Bose. The film was released in Indian theaters in November 2025.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”