Ronit Roy credits his roles as Mr. Bajaj and Mihir Virani for shaping both his career and life

IANS June 13, 2025 433 views

Veteran actor Ronit Roy recently shared insights into his remarkable television career, highlighting two pivotal roles that transformed his professional trajectory. His portrayals of Mr. Bajaj and Mihir Virani in landmark shows became defining moments of his journey. Roy expressed deep gratitude to producer Ekta Kapoor for entrusting him with these iconic characters. Despite ongoing challenges, he remains committed to delivering meaningful performances that resonate with audiences.

"These are my two career-shaping and life-shaping roles." - Ronit Roy
Ronit Roy credits his roles as Mr. Bajaj and Mihir Virani for shaping both his career and life
Mumbai, June 13: Veteran television actor Ronit Roy reflected on the two roles that defined his journey in the entertainment industry.

Key Points

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Ronit Roy credits Ekta Kapoor for transformative television roles

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Replaced Amar Upadhyay in iconic Mihir Virani character

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Mr. Bajaj role remains significant in his acting journey

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Continues to navigate challenges in entertainment industry

The actor credited his portrayal of Mr. Bajaj in ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’ and Mihir Virani in ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ as the cornerstones of his career, calling them both life- and career-shaping milestones that helped him grow as a performer and as a person. Speaking to IANS, Roy shared how both roles not only brought him widespread recognition but also deeply influenced his personal and professional growth.

The 'Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan' actor also credited producer Ekta Kapoor for entrusting him with both transformative roles, calling them “career-shaping” in his journey. Ronit Roy shared, “Yes, my role of Mr. Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay was, and to this date it remains, an iconic role. And I'm just happy and proud to have gotten the role, and I'm grateful for what the role has contributed to my life and to my character. And I thank Ekta Kapoor for having given me that role and also the role of Mihir in Kyun Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.” These are my two career-shaping and life-shaping roles.”

Ronit Roy is widely known for stepping into the iconic role of Mihir Virani in the hit television drama ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.’ He replaced Amar Upadhyay after his exit from the show. Later, Roy earned recognition for portraying the intense and enigmatic character of Rishabh Bajaj in ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay.'

Further, when asked about the defining moments that shaped his rise from early struggles to becoming a household name, the 'Adaalat' actor acknowledged that, like many, his journey has been filled with life-shaping experiences and ongoing challenges.

Ronit Roy mentioned, “There were a lot of, you know, life-shaping and life-defining moments. Of course, everybody has them. There are a lot of battles to be fought. Some are won, some are lost, and some are kept for another time. The struggle never really ends at every level. There is a new struggle to break forward and upward. And as we speak, the struggle continues. Now, of course, the struggle is to find good work, get good work, and do it, you know, in a way where it is appreciated by the people who are making the project and by the most important part of filmmaking, the audience.”

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Ronit Roy is truly a legend of Indian television! His portrayal of Mr. Bajaj was so nuanced - strict yet caring. I still remember how our entire family would gather to watch Kasautii. Those were the golden days of Indian TV. Wishing him more success! 🙌
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Rahul S.
Interesting how he acknowledges Ekta Kapoor's role in his career. While I appreciate his acting, I sometimes feel today's TV shows lack the depth that Kyunki and Kasautii had. Everything is about loud drama now. Bring back quality content!
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Ananya M.
As a 90s kid, Mihir Virani was my first crush! 😍 Ronit sir brought such dignity to the role. His journey is so inspiring - from replacing another actor to making the character his own. More power to him!
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Vikram J.
His honesty about ongoing struggles is refreshing. In an industry where everyone pretends to have it all figured out, Ronit Roy keeps it real. Whether it's TV or films (remember Udaan?), he always delivers powerful performances.
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Sneha P.
While I appreciate his work, I wish he'd do more mainstream Bollywood films. He has such screen presence! That said, his TV roles will always be iconic. Bajaj sir's dialogues are still used in memes today 😂
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Karan D.
Respect for how he handled replacing Amar Upadhyay. That must have been tough, but he made Mihir his own. Shows his professionalism. Also, Adaalat was underrated - he was brilliant as the lawyer!

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