New Delhi. Bollywood’s diva was termed, the actress who achieved the number one position in a few years of her entry in films. Those who saw all the actresses on seeing it. The famous actress of the 70s and 80s, whose hearts used to go on the hearts of the audience as soon as they came on screen. Darshan would have seen a glimpse of him, as the heartbeat used to stop and whose films were more discussed with love stories. This actress is none other than Reena Roy, who made her special identity in Hindi cinema in the 1970s and 1980s.
Reena Roy’s real name was Saira Ali. His father Sadiq Ali was a small actor, while mother Sharda Rai acted in films like ‘Bawre Nain’. Later, he also produced a film like ‘Gunhagar Kaun’. But the love of both parents did not get the children for long. Both of them divorced and decided to stay separate. When her husband was broken with her husband, her mother changed the names of all the children, and Saira Ali’s name was first Rupa Roy and then producer B. R. Hit gave Reena Roy to the actress.
The most frozen couple with Shatrughan Sinha
‘Naagin’ (1976), ‘Kalicharan’ (1976), ‘Avanapan’ (1977), ‘Asha’ (1980), ‘Naseeb’ (1981), ‘Hundred Day Saas Ke’ (1980) (1980), ‘Arpan’ (1983) and ‘Animals’ (1984), they have worked with well-known stars, and their pair remained the most discussed with Shatrughan. A few years ago, she came in Kapil Sharma’s show ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ and there was revealed by the actress about her crush. She had told which superstar she was crazy about.
Reena Roy and Shatrughan Sinha worked opposite each other and their chemistry was well appreciated. Photo courtesy- @imdb
When Reena Roy opened the heart
Reena Roy loved not Shatrughan Sinha but India’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna. In fact, in the episode of ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, the actress attended the show with Moushmi Chatterjee and Reena Roy said that she was so crazy about Rajesh Khanna that she had left school classes for several days to get a glimpse of her outside the house.
Reena Roy liked Rajesh Khanna.
Used to leave school for superstar
The actress had said, ‘In childhood, I loved Rajesh Khanna’s films and my passion forced me to take some drastic steps. Instead of going to school, I used to leave my classes and gather outside their house with my friends and hoped that he would get a glimpse.
He also got a chance to work in films with Rajesh Khanna.
My craze had increased so much that I…
Reena Roy further said, ‘My craze had increased so much that I spent my sister’s gullak and my pocket expenses to watch her films. However, Kismet played her game and I myself got into the film industry, which gave me a wonderful opportunity to meet Rajesh Khanna and work with him. Life is really a wonderful way to fulfill our deep desires. ‘
Work again made distance by 1999
The senior actress fulfilled her wish after stepping into films. Reena Roy shared the screen in many films including ‘Asha Jyoti’ and ‘Prem Tapasya’ with Rajesh Khanna. Let us tell you that Reena Roy worked in films till 1999 and then distanced himself from acting. She was last seen in Kareena Kapoor’s debut film ‘Refugee’ in 2000. Reena Roy is away from Big Screen, but is seen in public events and reality shows.