Deepak Tijori Sets the Record Straight
Bollywood veteran Deepak Tijori has stepped in to silence the chatter around his longtime friend and Aashiqui co-star Rahul Roy. Over the past few weeks, Rahul has been trending on social media after a series of videos showing him in casual settings went viral. While some fans grew worried about his health and speech, others started throwing shade. But Deepak isn’t having any of it, yaar.
Speaking to IANS, the actor-director made it crystal clear: Rahul is doing just fine. “I am in regular touch with Roy. Roy is still my brother, my friend, and he is perfectly safe; he is perfectly fine. It’s just people making news for no reason. There is no such thing that has been written about him,” Deepak asserted. The statement comes as a relief for fans who have been anxious ever since the 2020 brain stroke that changed Rahul’s life.
Rahul Roy’s Own Clarification
Before Deepak stepped in, Rahul himself had addressed the swirling rumours head-on. In a detailed social media post, the actor dismissed claims that he had been abandoned or was struggling financially. He revealed that he currently lives with his sister and brother-in-law in Madh Island, where he receives their full support and care. Contrary to what some online rumours suggested, his choice to travel by auto-rickshaw or skip private security is purely down to personal preference — not a sign of distress.
Rahul also admitted that he continues to deal with legal costs from court cases that date back to before his stroke. But he made it clear that he remains professionally active and committed to working. In his own words, staying engaged with his career gives him a sense of purpose and helps his recovery journey move forward.
A Call for Support Over Speculation
Instead of worrying, Rahul Roy wants people to channel their concern into something more useful. He directly responded to online critics by urging them to help him find meaningful work opportunities rather than spreading baseless speculation. It’s a refreshing take — the man isn’t asking for sympathy, just a chance to keep doing what he loves.
With Deepak Tijori backing him up and his family by his side, it looks like Rahul is in a good space. So let’s put the rumours to rest and maybe focus on sending some work his way, na?