There are some viral videos that make the internet laugh. And then there are some viral videos that should make the internet pause, reflect and feel a little ashamed of itself. The recent trolling around Rahul Roy belongs to the second category.
Over the last few days, the Aashiqui actor found himself back in the news after a set of Instagram reels featuring him with content creator Dr. Vanita Ghadage Desai went viral. The videos sparked mixed reactions online. Some fans were concerned. Some were confused. But many chose the easiest and cruelest route. They mocked him. Rahul Roy later responded to the trolling, saying that he works with honesty and modesty, that he has legal matters to pay for, and that these issues existed even before his brain stroke. He also urged those genuinely concerned to help him find decent work instead of ridiculing him. That response changes everything.
Because once a man says he is doing whatever work comes his way to meet obligations, clear dues and stay active after a major health setback, the joke should end. The memes should stop. The sarcasm should die. The laughter should turn into discomfort. Rahul Roy is not a meme. Rahul Roy is not a punchline. Rahul Roy is a man trying to survive with dignity. And that is what makes this episode so heartbreaking.
There was a time when Rahul Roy was not just another actor. He was a phenomenon. In 1990, Aashiqui turned him into the face of romance for an entire generation. His hair, his silence, his innocence, his songs, his image became a part of Hindi cinema’s popular memory. For millions, he was not merely a hero on screen; he was the boy from the love story that defined an era. And today, that same man is being reduced …read more
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