Post stroke, Rahul Roy diagnosed with motor aphasia, actor to undergo speech therapy

Bollywood actor Rahul Roy has been diagnosed with motor aphasia (the inability to speak or to organize the muscular movements of speech) due to a stroke. Roy had suffered a brain stroke earlier this month while shooting for his upcoming film LAC — Live the Battle. A statement released from Wockhardt Hospitals read, “On examination in Wockhardt Hospitals, it was found that patient Mr Rahul Roy had motor aphasia (the inability to speak or to organize the muscular movements of speech) and incoordination of the right side of the body due to stuttering stroke. His repeat MRI didn’t show any change as compared to previous MRI, which showed a stroke in the left side of the brain with artery narrowing. But his heart rate was low. Hence, he was observed in the ICU for a day. After stabilizing him, he was shifted to a ward.”

“Mr. Roy is undergoing expert speech therapy and physiotherapy along with aggressive medical management, including blood thinners. This will go on for 21 days from onset,” read the concluding part of the statement. Rahul Roy suffered a brain stroke while shooting his upcoming film LAC: Live the Battle in Kargil in extreme weather conditions in Kargil. He was airlifted to Mumbai from Srinagar in a helicopter. Rahul, who lives alone, was taken to Nanavati Hospital and was admitted to the ICU there. His wife and sister were later informed about his health condition. He was later shifted to Wockhardt Hospital. Rahul Roy made his Bollywood debut with Mahesh Bhatt's 1990 film Aashiqui. The film was a major success, making Rahul an instant star. He then went on to do films like Sapne Sajan Ke, Jaanam and Junoon, among others. He also won the first season of Bigg Boss.