This actress debuted at 15, became highest-paid, linked to popular married co-star, left acting at the peak of career, got married to…

Born into a Muslim family, this actress began her acting journey at just 15 and in 19 she became Bollywood’s highest-paid actress.

A Bollywood icon from the 1970s and 80s is known for her mesmerising beauty, especially her stunning eyes, who quickly rose to stardom with her bold and unconventional roles. After her films like As it is, intoxicated, self-centered, she became a sensation and was often referred to as a diva of Bollywood. Her unique blend of Western glamour and Indian grace made her a standout among contemporaries like Sridevi, Hema Malini, and Rekha. Her on-screen dance numbers, style, and persona were trendsetting, and she enjoyed a massive fan following during her peak years.

The lines of this song ‘No matter how much you do Sitam…this love will not work' were written for this actress and somewhere these lines fit perfectly in her life. Reena Roy, originally named Saira Ali, rose to fame in Bollywood after starting her career at a young age. Born into a Muslim family, she began her acting journey at just 15 with the film Zaroorat in 1972. Initially, she appeared in both supporting and lead roles across different projects. However, 1976 marked a major turning point in her career with the release of two blockbuster films, Help me and Serpent. Both movies were massive box-office successes and she became Bollywood’s highest-paid actresses at just 19.

Reena Roy

Reena Roy’s rumoured affair in Bollywood

In 1979, Reena Roy starred in Raj Kumar Kohli’s Contest alongside her then rumoured boyfriend Shatrughan Sinha. The film was very successful at the box office. Rumours of a romance brewing between the two actors started circulating. The only problem was that not only was Sinha 11 years Reena’s senior but also married.

Reena Roy left showbiz very early. She was only 28 in 1983 when she quit films. She was at the peak of her career and then surprised everyone by marrying Pakistani cricketer Mohsin Khan and moving across the border. However, their marriage faced significant challenges, and the couple eventually parted ways. It has been reported that in 1992, Reena went through a difficult period during and after the marriage, including emotional struggles. After their divorce, she returned to India with their daughter.

She made a comeback in Bollywood in I want to play with a man. Her last film appearance was in Kareena Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan’s Refugee in 2000.