RAHUL ROY
Actually I saw this on MiD-Day; thought I'd post it here for timepass.
On Rahul Roy's birthday, we look at B-Town actors of the 90's era, who made promising starts to their careers before fading away sooner than expected |
Rahul Roy: He became an overnight star following 'Aashiqui', and his long hair became a style statement among the youth. Roy, however, failed to replicate the success in films that followed. Where is he today? Last made news for winning the inaugural edition of the reality show 'Bigg Boss', in 2006
Anu Agarwal: Like Roy, her by Browse to Save">career also got a massive boost with 'Aashiqui', but poor selection of films ruined her progress. Where is she today? Quit Bollywood back in 1996, and since has been out of public glare. Last heard, she had a near fatal accident in 1999, and was in coma for nearly a month
Deepak Tijori: Although he was never a lead star, Tijori made a mark with supporting roles in 'Aashiqui' and 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa'. His negative character in 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' was also well-appreciated. The good times however did not last long for Tijori. Where is he today? Directs films that are difficult to comprehend
Mamta Kulkarni: The sex symbol of the 90's was part of highly successful films like 'Krantiveer', 'Karan Arjun' and 'Sabse Bada Khiladi'. But controversies like posing topless on a magazine cover and alleged issues with filmmakers spelt the death knell to her by Browse to Save">career. Where is she today? In the UAE, with boyfriend Vicky Goswami
Ayesha Jhulka: She had two of the biggest hits of the 90's to her credit in 'Khiladi' and 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar'. Yet, by the mid-90's, her by Browse to Save">career had hit a major roadblock following numerous flops. Where is she today? Does supporting roles in films
Vivek Mushran: Anointed the next chocolate boy post the super success of 'Saudagar', Mushran failed to live up to the billing. Where is he today? Does TV serials. Currently part of the popular prime time show 'Parvarrish'
Deepa Sahi: She played the loveable 'bhabhi' in 'Hum' before shocking everyone with her steamy scene featuring Shah Rukh Khan in 'Maya Memsaab'. Where is she today? Busy focussing on married life after tying the knot with filmmaker Ketan Mehta. Co-produced her husband's ambitions venture 'Mangal Pandey ' The Rising'
Arvind Swamy: Having won acclaim for his sensitive portrayals in classic Mani Ratnam films like 'Roja' and 'Bombay', Swamy did only a couple of other Hindi movies, which bombed at the box office, while continuing to do movies down south. Where is he today? He took a complete break from showbiz in the mid-2000's to concentrate on various by Browse to Save">business interests and his family life, which was affected by divorce. Made a comeback with the Mani Ratnam's Tamil film 'Kadal', which released earlier this month
Kimi Katkar: The 'Jumma Chumma' girl from 'Hum' failed to cash in on the super success of the film. Where is she today? Quit movies following her marriage to photographer and ad-filmmaker Shantanu Shorey
Chunkey Pandey: Best remembered for his supporting role in 'Tezaab', Pandey lost out to the stiff competition he faced from the Khans. Where is he today? Does miniscule comic roles in movies that are barely funny
Shilpa Shirodkar: The elder sister of former Miss India Namrata Shirodkar, Shilpa was part of hit ventures like 'Kishen Kanhaiya', 'Hum' and 'Aankhen' before success started eluding her. Where is she today? After getting married in 2000, shifted to London for a decade, before returned to Mumbai a couple of years back
Kamal Sadanah: The actor, who had to brave the personal tragedy of losing his family at 20, featured alongside popular actresses like Kajol and Divya Bharti, but despite promising much, his by Browse to Save">career never took off. Where is he today? Produced the remake of his father's cult classic 'Victoria No. 203' in 2007. Hasn't done much since
Bhagyashree: She had as big a launch pad as any in Bollywood, with Rajshri's 'Maine Pyar Kiya'. However, her decision to act only in hubby Himalaya's films post marriage proved fatal to her by Browse to Save">career. Where is she today? Did some TV shows, participated in a dance reality show a few years back, and remains a Page 3 regular
Madhoo: A popular south actress who took Bollywood by storm with 'Phool Aur Kaante' and 'Roja', her by Browse to Save">career went downhill thereafter although she got prominent roles in many films. Where is she today? Has shifted focus to cameo appearances
Sumeet Saigal: The man with dashing looks acted with top actors like Sanjay Dutt, Govinda and Mithun Chakraborty, but while his acting was appreciated, his films did not by Browse to Save">work. Where is he today? Produced the horror film 'Rokkk' in 2010; not much has been heard of him since
Neelam Kothari: Having starred opposite Govinda and Chunkey Pandey in a number of hits in the late 80's, Neelam must have entered the 90's with plenty of optimism. But, barring a couple of films, her box-office record was pretty poor. Where is she today? Has shifted focus to jewellery designing. Married actor Samir Soni in 2011
Avinash Wadhawan: The handsome actor was appreciated for his by Browse to Save">work in 'Junoon' and 'Dhanwan', but did not taste much success after that. Where is he today? Doing television shows
Rambha: Another south import, she was part of successful Hindi ventures like 'Jallad' and 'Judwaa'. Her subsequent films did not by Browse to Save">work, and she shifted focus back to the south. Where is she today? Was last seen as the character of Mango Dolly in 'Quick Gun Murugan', and continues to appear in films down south
Raageshwari: The actor-singer tasted success with films like 'Aankhen' and 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari', but couldn't continue her good run. Where is she today? Returned to the industry after battling Bell's palsy, in 2006. Was a contestant on 'Bigg Boss' Season 5
Divya Bharti: One doesn't quite know how her by Browse to Save">career would have panned out had she been alive. But, at her peak in 1992-93, she was unanimously declared the next big thing in Bollywood following super hits like 'Deewana', 'Shola Aur Shabnam' and 'Balwaan'
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