{
  "id": 4612063,
  "title": "Aashiqui star Rahul Roy on brain stroke recovery: ‘I didn’t know if I would walk or talk again’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/aashiqui-star-rahul-roy-on-brain-stroke-recovery-i-didnt-know-if-i",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T08:54:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/aashiqui-star-rahul-roy-on-brain-stroke-recovery-i-didnt-know-if-i-would-walk-or-talk-again-1.500657932"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Six years after suffering a brain stroke during the filming of LAC – Live The Battle in Kargil, Aashiqui actor Rahul Roy is slowly regaining his ability to act. While on set in November 2020, Roy suffered a cerebrovascular stroke which left him uncertain whether he would ever walk or talk again. Speaking to Free Press Journal, Roy recounted the frightening uncertainty he faced during his recovery: \"I didn't even know if I would be able to walk or talk again.\" With support from his family and a focused rehabilitation routine, Roy has made significant progress. He now takes eight medications after breakfast and is gradually easing back into acting, with his next appearance in the upcoming series Super Badshah. Roy's journey from Bollywood star to stroke survivor showcases both the challenges and resilience of the human spirit.",
  "summary": "Rahul Roy's return to acting comes after one of the most difficult chapters of his life. The Aashiqui star, who shot to fame in the early 1990s before winning the first season of Bigg Boss , suffered a brain stroke in November 2020 while shooting LAC – Live The Battle in Kargil. Six years on, Roy is gradually easing back into work and will next appear in the upcoming series Super Badshah . The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}