Neil Roy

Neil Roy
Born (1983-10-21) October 21, 1983
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Residence Kolkata, India
Nationality Indian
Other names Abhirup Roy
Education Post Graduation Diploma in Financial Risk Management
Alma mater St Xaviers College Kolkata, University of Calcutta
Known for Founder Director of FFACE (Fame Fashion and Creative Excellence)
Home town Kolkata, India
Parent(s) Prabir Roy (Father), Somasree Roy (Mother)
Website www.fface.in

Neil Roy (Bengali: নীল রায় born 1983 a.k.a. Abhirup Roy) is popularly known as the founder and director of the prominent fashion and talent brand FFACE.[1] A corporate banker by profession, launched FFACE in the year 2014 and since it has become the most talked about brand among the upcoming talents who aspires to be a part of the entertainment world.[2]

Early life

Neil completed his Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) from St Xavier's College Kolkata. He is the only son of producer & director Prabir Roy and Somasree Roy, General Manager of a MNC. He grew up in a posh locality in south Kolkata and lived his entire life in the city until his graduation. He worked as a child artist in a lot of TVC's, print ads and Bengali television soaps. He played a pivotal role in a Bengali Film, Kaal Madhumas in the year 2013. It was 2014 when he decided to step into the entertainment industry in a new avatar to help young aspirants realise their dream and support them by launching FFACE,[3] a platform to showcase upcoming talent in the field of film and fashion.[4]

Claim to Fame

Neil shot to fame when he unveiled the celebrity studded glamorous FFACE Fashion Calendar, promoting fresh faces in Kolkata in the year 2014.[5] The gala event took place at a city's five star property.[6][7] On its 3rd year, FFACE celebrated 100 years of the Bangla Film Industry, felicitating the stalwarts of the industry for their significant contribution.[8]

Fraud

Due to the brand's immense popularity in Kolkata, fraudsters started taking advantage and approaching young talents promising them work in FFACE. The year 2015 witnessed many such incidents. The media took a step forward by highlighting such issues warning the young aspirants.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "One on One with Neil Roy - Whatsup Life".
  2. ↑ "City model hunt finalists to contend in global fashion show - Business Standard".
  3. ↑ "FFACE Calendar 2014 Launched; Kolkata Celebrities and Models Support the Initiative - Sholoana Bangaliana".
  4. ↑ "Innovation is key in fashion statement: Sharbari Dutta - PTI".
  5. ↑ "FFACE gets the top 12 - CNN IBN Bengali".
  6. ↑ "FFACE all set to take flight with a Calendar Launch - Washington Bangla Radio".
  7. ↑ "Glamorous Red Carpet Launch of FFACE Calendar 2014 - IMDB".
  8. ↑ "Fface showcases achievements of 100 years of Bengali Cinema - India Today".
  9. ↑ "Beware of FAKE TOLLY AGENTS - Times of India" (PDF).
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