Reena Roy
Date of birth: 1957-01-07
Place of birth: Bombay, India
Known for: Acting
Also known as: रीना रॉय
Biography
Reena Roy was a famous leading lady of Hindi films from 1972-1985. She came from a broken home, a Muslim father and Hindu mother, who separated after having four children together. Reena is their third child, and she started films in her early teens. Her career in films started off inauspiciously with B.R. Ishara's "Nayi Duniya Naye Log" (1973) with another newcomer Danny Denzongpa, which was shelved temporarily. B.R. Ishara cast both actors again in "Zaroorat" (1972), along with another newcomer Vijay Arora, and the racy film became a hit. Reena was now called the "Zaroorat Girl." She had to wait a while for her next break with Jaise Ko Taisa (1973), where her rain-soaked dance to the song "Abke Sawan" with Jeetendra raised temperatures. She was a working actress with films like Jangal Mein Mangal, Rani Aur Lalpari, Madhosh, Goonj, and Umar Qaid, but most didn't make an impact, until the mid-1970s, when Zakhmee (1975) and "Kalicharan" (1976) made her more popular among directors and audiences. Initially, there was low expectations with Kalicharan, since Subhash Ghai, a failed actor, was making his directorial debut, and Shatrugan Sinha, an actor known for his villainous roles, was making his first mark as the lead hero. But the film defied everyone's expectations and became a surprise hit, and Reena as Shatrugan's love interest got attention from audiences. They became a off-screen pair as well, and they signed several films together. Her pairing with Sunil Dutt was also popular with audiences. The successes of "Zakhmee" and "Kalicharan" led to her star vehicle Nagin(1976). Playing the title role of the deadly 'Nagin', she avenges the death of her lover by ruthlessly murdering five leading male-stars. The film became a huge hit, and Reena received her first Filmfare nomination as Best Actress. She was now one of the top heroines in Hindi films. Raj Kumar Kohli worked with Reena and churned out greatest multi-starer blockbusters Nagin, Jaani Dushman (1979), Muqabla (1979) and Raaj Tilak (1984).
Movie Credits
Milap
1972-09-12
Lovers are caught in a karmic cycle, trying desperately to reunite
Smuggler
1996-01-12
Ajith Singh gives up his life as a smuggler for the sake of his son. However, things take a turn whe
Karmayogi
1978-01-01
Brash, outspoken, and aethiest Shanker lives in a small village with his son, Mohan, and his devout
Zaroorat
1972-03-18
When Anju comes to the city for a job, she is entrapped by Badal who offers her work in return of se
Dard Ka Rishta
1982-01-01
Time is running out for Khushbu, Ravi Sharma(Sunil Dutt)'s daughter. Her leukemia can be cured only
Naseeb
1981-05-01
Naseeb, a story of destiny and fate, begins with a lottery ticket. A drunk who cannot pay his restau
Maati Maangey Khoon
1984-01-01
As far as he can remember Harinarain Singh alias Hariya has no knowledge of his birth, parents nor o
Apnapan
1977-01-01
Anil meets Radhika when searching for his new workplace. This begins a romance, although Radhika ev
Vardaan
1975-01-01
After being thrown out of his house by his father, the smuggler Sunder is forced to live a simple li
Sanam Teri Kasam
1982-05-06
Sanam Teri Kasam is the story of Sunil and his search for his father who has gone somewhere when Sun
Arpan
1983-04-01
The Verma family consists of Mrs. Verma, the mother; Anil, the son; and a daughter named Vinnie. Ani
Jwalamukhi
1980-12-26
Andhaa Kaanoon
1983-04-08
When his parents are killed by three men, Amar, Akbar and Anthony, Vijay teams up with a forest offi
Raaj Tilak
1984-08-09
A king is cheated by his own men and his newborn son ends up in a gypsy camp. Several years later, w
Udhar Ka Sindur
1976-10-16
Wealthy Dr. Shivnath decides to adopt an injured orphan named Rajkumar, who has been separated from
Ek Chitthi Pyar Bhari
1985-01-02
Dr. Sunil Sharma runs two clinics in rural India - mainly for the benefit of poor and needy people.
Refugee
2000-06-30
The films tells the story of an un-named Indian Muslim, who helps illegal refugees from both India a
Nai Duniya Naye Log
1973-01-01
Sophistication is the dominant factor in the present day life of the people belonging to upper stra
Jangal Mein Mangal
1972-12-27
Biology professor and her students, including a convent nun go on a field trip, and stay at a Public
Deedar-E-Yaar
1982-10-22
Childhood pals Javed (Rishi Kapoor) and Akhtar (Jeetendra) will do anything for each other, but thei
Paapi
1977-02-02
Long lost siblings grow up on opposite sides of the law; the girl becomes a thief and the boy become
Insaan
1982-06-25
Shankar is a self-starter who is scorned and expelled from the family by his virago stepmother. Howe
Nagin
1976-01-19
A male and a female in their human forms are in love with each other. When the male turns back into
Haathkadi
1982-01-15
Harimohan's wife is assaulted by his lecherous boss, resulting in his boss' death and Harimohan's di
Asha Jyoti
1984-05-25
Musician Deepak recreates the mistakes of his father when he begins courting a society girl without
Apne Dushman
1975-11-19
Brijesh is an airline pilot. While on duty one day, he comes across some men who are smugglers, and
Be-Reham
1980-08-15
Kumar Anand, an honest police officer, gets into trouble after he accidentally kills a gangster at h
Jaise Ko Taisa
1973-01-01
Identical twins are separated at birth. One grows up as a farmer in tough surroundings and hard work
Jadu Tona
1977-01-01
A family is plagued by the vengeful spirit of a murdered man who uses the body of an innocent child
Ghar Grihasti
2004-06-29
Young, attractive, and compassionate Janki Deshmukh lives in a small flat with her elderly mom, Basa
Taxi Taxie
1977-08-09
A good-hearted taxi-driver (Amol Palelar) goes out of his way to help his customers, and when times
Jeeo Shaan Se
1997-06-30
The story of Jeeo Shaan Se revolves around two young college students, Kishan, and Govinda, who are
Rocky
1981-04-25
Sanjay Dutt makes his film debut. Shamlal is a union leader for the workers of construction company
Zakhmee
1975-05-05
On the night of his marriage to Asha (Asha Parekh), Anand (Sunil Dutt) is arrested for allegedly mur
Chor Ho To Aisa
1978-12-11
A 1978 Bollywood film directed by Ravi Tandon. The film stars Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy and Bindu.
Barood
1976-03-06
In front of a six-year-old boy, gangsters kill his father. It turns out that police inspector Saxena
Aadmi Khilona Hai
1993-07-30
The Verma family consists of two brothers, Vijay and Sharad (Jeetendra and Govinda respectively), Vi
Kalicharan
1976-02-07
A police officer goes undercover to catch a wealthy and reputable person, who is involved in crimina
Rajkumar
1996-03-22
Rani Maa's(Reena Roy) husband is killed by the neighboring kingdom's evil Prime Minister Man Singh (
Jaani Dushman
1979-05-22
Jwala Prasad is to marry the girl of his dreams. On the day of the marriage, she is dressed all in r
Badle Ki Aag
1982-05-27
Beautiful and talented Geeta, a prostitute, has three suitors. One is Lakhan Singh, a dacoit with a
Naukar Biwi Ka
1983-08-09
Jagirdar Bishamber Nath a wealthy man disowns his son, police inspector Amar Nath for marrying again
Ghulami
1985-03-02
Near India and Pakistan's border-town of Fatehpur, lives Ranjit Singh Choudhary who has been labeled
Janam Kundli
1995-05-12
Film about a wealthy, religious man and his daughter who was talked into marrying another wealthy ma
Ganga Aur Suraj
1980-02-14
Shekhar and Vikram are rivals working on either side of the law, little do they know that they are a
Policewala Gunda
1995-05-19
An ACP who is determined to rid the city of corruption is very attached to his half brothers.
Bedardi
1993-11-12
Mumbai-based Saxena family consists of Professor Nirbhay, his wife Preeti, their school-going daught
Main Inteqam Loonga
1982-02-01
Kumar Agnihotri belongs to a wealthy family, consisting of his dad, Madan, and mom, Janki. He is in
Ajay
1996-12-20
Ajay falls in love with superstar dancer Manorama, who comes from a dangerous family.
Bhayaanak
1979-09-21
People of Mangalpur die in a bizarre pattern. Inspector Vijay is appointed to reveal the truth behin
Gautam Govinda
1979-02-20
Impressed with the dedication shown by Police Inspector Gautam, the Commissioner of Police assigns h
Dharam Kanta
1982-01-01
When Bhavani (Raaj Kumar) kidnaps the son of Harnam (Satyen Kappu), he expects to collect his ransom
Hum Dono
1985-03-22
When Raja discovers his face is identical to a wealthy and successful doctor he manages to take his
Jail Yatra
1981-09-07
Raju comes from a middle-class family, and lives with his mother. He meets with nurse Shobha, and bo
Madhosh
1974-02-27
Raj is wealthy and a womanizer and his lifelong friend Goldie is a self made pop singer. Goldie trie
Baghavat
1982-08-27
The region under Maharaj Singh's control is under-going drought and famine-like conditions, and the
Bezubaan
1982-12-24
A young woman must try to keep a one-night stand that she had in college a secret from her husband w
Rani and Lalpari
1975-01-01
Rani is a child who is being brought up by her mother, Kamla (Asha Parekh) as her dad Rajendra (Raje
Aasha
1980-03-21
A famous singer, Aasha, falls in love with a truck driver, who believes his wife is dead, but when A
Yaadon Ki Zanjeer
1984-01-01
Two brothers separated at youth grow up on different sides of the law - one as a cop, the other as a
Jay Vejay
1977-01-24
When the rulers of Malwa, Pushpapuri and Paanchal find out that their respective kingdoms are under
Karishmaa
1984-11-30
Sunny, a fashion photographer, gets embroiled in an unnecessary controversy when two of his model fr
Badaltey Rishtey
1978-03-11
Sagar Singh is a businessman who lives in scenic Simla with his widowed mom; brother, Bipin, his wif
Gair
1999-10-10
A child left on the steps of a temple is adopted by a rich man. The child grows up to be rich and su
Vishwanath
1978-08-09
An honest lawyer, Vishwanath is implicated and imprisoned at the behest of powerful underworld don,
Sau Din Saas Ke
1980-01-01
Widowed Bhavanidevi rules her palatial home with an iron hand. Nothing is permitted to be touched or
Prem Tapasya
1983-04-15
A man falls in love with an attractive woman, reluctant at first; she accepts his proposal for marri
Lakshmi
1982-01-01
Widowed early in life, Lakshmi is forced to turn into a courtesan. However, she strives hard to rais
Daku Aur Mahatma
1977-07-13
This is about a boy brought up among bandits - can he have a change of heart? It is about rule of la
Daku Aur Jawan
1978-07-13
Birju and Ramu are brothers and have a friendly bond with each other, They do a lot of pranks with t
Muqabla
1979-03-26
Sheru (Shatrughan Sinha) and Vicky (Sunil Dutt) are two gangleaders. After a series of complications