In the 1990s, Rahul Roy was briefly a box-office darling. His debut film, the 1990 Mahesh Bhatt directorial Ashiqui, became a huge hit. He became an overnight star. However, he was able to deliver another huge hit—the 1992 supernatural romance Junoon—but his luck faded. He made a comeback in 2022 and has been seen in supporting roles ever since.