Overview
- Roy said in an interview published in late August 2026 that a brain stroke he suffered in 2020 while shooting in Kargil left him uncertain if he would walk or speak again.
- He described a daily recovery regimen of eight medicines taken after breakfast and a strict plant-based diet that avoids onion, garlic and milk to support his health.
- Roy is acting in the Kuku TV series Super Badshah as an underworld don and said co-star Karanvir Bohra gave on-set support for his remaining speech issues.
- He recalled being trolled for dance reels in April 2026 and said his sister Hari Ma helped him draft and post his public response to the criticism.
- The interview places this phase of his career in context by noting his rise with Aashiqui (1990), his 2006 Bigg Boss win and his hope to be considered for a potential Junoon 2.