Hindu By Name, Muslim By Faith, In Love With Bollywood Actor But Married Pakistani Cricketer
At the peak of her career, she married Pakistani cricketer Mohsin Khan and had a daughter named Jannat. Following her marriage, Reena Roy stepped away from acting, much to the disappointment of her fans. Her personal life frequently made headlines.
Few are aware that her real name was Saira Ali. Reena Roy's father, Sadiq Ali, was Muslim, while her mother, Sharda Rai, was Hindu. Saira was the third of four siblings. Her father appeared in minor roles in films, including Bawre Nain (1950).
After her parents divorced during her childhood, Saira and her siblings distanced themselves from their father. Subsequently, her mother changed her name to Rupa Roy. When she entered the film industry, she chose to adopt a new name, and director BR Ishara renamed her Reena Roy. In the 1970s, Reena Roy became the highest-paid actress.
She also had a romantic relationship with her co-star Shatrughan Sinha, whom she met on the set of Kalicharan (1976). Despite Shatrughan Sinha being 11 years her senior, they grew close, much to her mother's displeasure. In 1981, Shatrughan Sinha married Poonam Sinha. Realising she would never become Shatrughan Sinha's wife, Reena Roy reportedly distanced herself from the actor.
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