Mahesh Bhatt, one of Bollywood's renowned directors, has delivered several blockbusters and hits throughout his career, shaping the careers of many actors. Among those whom Mahesh Bhatt helped identify is Rahul Roy, a name that remains unforgettable, primarily due to his role in 'Aashiqui', released in 1990. Rahul Roy, along with Anu Aggarwal, created a storm on the big screen on July 23. As the film hit theaters, audiences were so thrilled that coins were tossed in celebration.

'Aashiqui' marked the pinnacle of Rahul Roy's career, turning him into a star overnight. But do you know how Rahul landed this film? The story behind it is fascinating. It all began one day when Mahesh Bhatt visited Rahul Roy's house for some work. However, his intention was not to sign Rahul for a film. As you know, Mahesh Bhatt launched Rahul Roy, but how did it all start? Let me take you through the story from the beginning.

Mahesh Bhatt visited the house of Indira Roy, a magazine writer, regarding some work. After some time spent in conversation, Mahesh Bhatt's gaze fell upon a picture hanging on the wall. The photograph that caught his eye belonged to Indira Roy's son. Intrigued, Mahesh Bhatt immediately inquired about the boy's identity. Indira Roy revealed that the picture was of her son. As the conversation progressed, Mahesh Bhatt asked what her son did. In response, she mentioned that Rahul was into modeling. This was the spark that ignited the promise which eventually turned Rahul into a star.

Mahesh Bhatt had already seen Rahul Roy and had even inquired about him from his mother. Without delay, Mahesh Bhatt made a promise to Rahul's mother that they would soon launch her son. True to his word, they swiftly fulfilled the promise. Rahul Roy made his debut with 'Aashiqui' and became a superstar overnight. However, despite the success of 'Aashiqui', Rahul couldn't sustain the momentum. He signed several films afterward, but unfortunately, none of them succeeded at the box office.

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