As Bobby Deol marks three decades in Bollywood, his brother, Sunny Deol, affectionately celebrated "Lord Bob's" milestone in Hindi cinema. Bobby Deol, who debuted in 1995 with "Barsaat", has experienced a career filled with highs and lows, ultimately re-emerging as a prominent figure in the industry.
On Monday, Bobby Deol commemorated his 30-year journey by sharing a heartfelt message on social media, expressing gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support. He wrote, "30 years of many emotions on and off screen … all made worthwhile by your love. That fire still burns and I'm just getting started!". To mark the occasion, the actor also celebrated by cutting a cake with fans and paparazzi.
His Instagram post included a video montage showcasing his various roles throughout the years, from his debut in "Barsaat" to his recent appearance in Netflix's "The Ba***ds of Bollywood". The montage also featured snippets from films and series like "Soldier", "Gupt", "Bichhoo", "Aashram", "Animal", "Class of '83", "Kareeb", and "Humraaz". In the video, Bobby acknowledged the transformative impact of "Animal" on his career.
Bobby Deol, born Vijay Singh Deol on January 27, 1969, hails from a family deeply rooted in Bollywood. He is the son of veteran actor Dharmendra and the brother of Sunny Deol. His step-mother is Hema Malini, and he has two half-sisters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
After his debut in "Barsaat," which also marked Twinkle Khanna's debut, Bobby Deol starred in several successful action thrillers, including "Gupt," "Soldier," "Badal," "Bichhoo," "Ajnabee," and "Humraaz". His performance in "Humraaz" earned him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actor. While he experienced a career slump after this successful streak, he later found renewed success in films like "Apne", "Yamla Pagla Deewana", and "Housefull 4".
More recently, Bobby Deol has garnered acclaim for his roles in projects such as "Class of '83", "Aashram", "Animal", "Love Hostel", and "The Ba***ds of Bollywood". His performance as the antagonist Abrar Haque in "Animal" was particularly praised and helped bring him back into the spotlight.
Esha Deol, Bobby's sister, also shared her admiration for his journey, reposting his video on her Instagram stories with the caption, "30 years and lots lots more power @iambobbydeol," accompanied by heart emojis. Preity Zinta, who starred alongside Bobby in "Soldier," congratulated him, saying, "Congratulations Lord Bobby. This is just the start. Love you loads".
Bobby Deol's latest film, "Bandar (Monkey In A Cage)", premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Looking ahead, he has several projects in the pipeline, including "Alpha," a spy thriller co-starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, and "Jana Nayagan," a political action thriller starring Vijay. "Alpha" is slated to release during the Christmas holiday weekend in 2025.
