Meet man who almost changed Shatrughan Sinha’s fate, his brother insisted him to marry Reena Roy, he is…

Shatrughan Sinha’s life has always been a mix of blockbuster success and headline-grabbing controversies. Even at the peak of his stardom in the 70s and 80s, the actor’s personal life often overshadowed his reel image. His fiery personality, sweeping screen presence and unmistakable baritone made him a star, but it was his unpredictable personal relationships that kept him constantly in the news.

Now, years later, forgotten chapters of his past return through his biography Anything But Khamosh: The Shatrughan Sinha Biography, where the actor opens up about moments he had kept hidden for decades. From his early days as a villain to becoming a top-ranking hero, and from falling in love with Poonam Sinha to his much-discussed relationship with Reena Roy, the book revisits every layer of his life.

Did Shatrughan Sinha really continue his affair after marriage?

In the biography, Shatrughan openly accepts that even after marrying Poonam Sinha, he continued his relationship with actress Reena Roy. The revelation may shock many, but what comes next is even more dramatic.

According to the book, the turning point came in 1983, when Poonam was pregnant with their twin sons, Luv and Kush. During this time, Shatrughan’s elder brother, Ram Sinha, summoned him to Reena Roy’s house and dropped a bombshell. Ram allegedly told him, “अभी, यहीं, रीना से शादी कर लो.”

Ram argued that if actor Dharmendra could marry Hema Malini without separating from Prakash Kaur, then Shatrughan could do the same. He had already promised Reena Roy that the wedding would happen, and he wasn’t ready to step back.

Why did the brother issue a threat?

The biography claims that Ram Sinha even threatened to make Shatrughan and Reena’s relationship public if he backed out. He reportedly wrote a detailed letter to the entire Sinha family, describing the relationship and ending it with: “…So he should marry Reena.”

Fortunately for Shatrughan, the letter fell into the hands of his secretary, Pawan Kumar, who immediately contacted him on set. His timely alert prevented the situation from spiralling and, as the book states, may have saved Shatrughan and Poonam’s marriage.

What ultimatum did Reena Roy give?

Producer Pahlaj Nihalani once revealed that Reena had issued her own final warning: if Shatrughan did not commit, she would walk away forever. She reportedly said, “If he doesn’t marry me, I will marry someone else in 8 days.” True to her word, Reena later married Pakistani cricketer Mohsin Khan.

Where did life take them after the storm?

Reena and Mohsin Khan eventually separated, while Shatrughan stayed with Poonam. The couple went on to have three children, Luv, Kush and Sonakshi Sinha.

During the book launch, Shatrughan remarked, “This book is the essence of my life… first my wife (Poonam), then my wife outside… I have written all this without hurting anyone’s dignity.”

Highlights:

1. Shatrughan Sinha’s brother once pressured him to marry Reena Roy.
2. A letter describing the entire affair was sent to the Sinha family.
3. Reena Roy had given Shatrughan an eight-day marriage ultimatum.