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Abhay Deol

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  • Born 15 March 1976
  • Place of Birth Mumbai
  • Occupation Actor
  • Education Jamnabai Narsee School
  • Years active 2005-present

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ABOUT abhay deol

Abhay Deol: A Career Defined by Independent Spirit and Diverse Roles Abhay Deol, born March 15, 1976, has carved a niche for himself in Hindi cinema, known as much for his eclectic roles as for his advocacy of parallel cinema. His debut in Imtiaz Ali’s Socha Na Tha (2005) launched him into the industry, followed by critically acclaimed performances in independent films like Manorama Six Feet Under (2007) and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008). Deol’s portrayal of Dev in Anurag Kashyap’s Dev.D (2009), a contemporary take on the classic Devdas, marked a turning point, showcasing his versatility. His role in Zoya Akhtar’s ensemble hit Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) brought him wider commercial success and a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. While balancing commercially successful films like Raanjhanaa (2013) and Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016), Deol continued to explore diverse characters in independent productions such as Road, Movie (2010) and Chakravyuh (2012). His recent work includes the Tamil film Hero (2019) and the Netflix series Trial By Fire (2023). Beyond acting, Deol established Forbidden Films in 2009, actively contributes to philanthropy, and remains a prominent voice supporting independent filmmaking in India. His career is defined by a commitment to challenging roles and a dedication to cinema beyond mainstream Bollywood.

abhay deol FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Trial by Fire
  • Trial by Fire

    ( 2023 )

  • Bun Tikki
  • Bun Tikki

    ( 2025 )

  • Jungle Cry
  • Jungle Cry

    ( 2022 )

  • Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai
  • Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai

    ( Not Final )

  • 1962: The War in the Hills
  • 1962: The War in the Hills

    ( 2021 )

  • Velle
  • Velle

    ( 2021 )

  • Spin
  • Spin

    ( 2021 )

  • JL50
  • JL50

    ( 2020 )

  • Major Minors
  • Major Minors

    ( 2020 )

  • Hero
  • Hero

    ( 2019 )

  • Line of Descent
  • Line of Descent

    ( 2019 )

  • Born to Stand Out
  • Born to Stand Out

    ( 2019 )

  • Chopsticks
  • Chopsticks

    ( 2019 )

  • What are the Odds?
  • What are the Odds?

    ( 2019 )

  • Zero
  • Zero

    ( 2018 )

  • Nanu Ki Jaanu
  • Nanu Ki Jaanu

    ( 2018 )

  • Happy Bhaag Jayegi
  • Happy Bhaag Jayegi

    ( 2016 )

  • Time Traveller
  • Time Traveller

    ( 2015 )

  • Rock the Shaadi
  • Rock the Shaadi

    ( 2014 )

  • One by Two
  • One by Two

    ( 2014 )

  • Raanjhanaa
  • Raanjhanaa

    ( 2013 )

  • Bollywood Carmen
  • Bollywood Carmen

    ( 2013 )

  • Meridian Lines
  • Meridian Lines

    ( 2013 )

  • Chakravyuh
  • Chakravyuh

    ( 2012 )

  • Shanghai
  • Shanghai

    ( 2012 )

  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

    ( 2011 )

  • Aisha
  • Aisha

    ( 2010 )

  • Road, Movie
  • Road, Movie

    ( 2009 )

  • Dev.D
  • Dev.D

    ( 2009 )

  • Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
  • Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!

    ( 2008 )

  • Manorama: Six Feet Under
  • Manorama: Six Feet Under

    ( 2007 )

  • Ek Chalis Ki Last Local
  • Ek Chalis Ki Last Local

    ( 2007 )

  • Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
  • Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

    ( 2007 )

  • Ahista Ahista
  • Ahista Ahista

    ( 2006 )

  • Socha Na Tha
  • Socha Na Tha

    ( 2005 )

  • Pal Yeh Hai Pyar Ke Pal
  • Pal Yeh Hai Pyar Ke Pal

    ( 1999 )

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abhay deol AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Male Actor
  • The Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Awards for Best Male Actor - 2012

  • Breakthrough Talent of the Year
  • The GQ Men of the Year Awards for Breakthrough Talent of the Year - 2009

  • Most Stylish Man of the Year
  • The HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards, India for Most Stylish Man of the Year - 2011

  • Best Song of the Year
  • The Mirchi Music Awards, IN for Best Song of the Year - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • Best Ensemble Cast
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Ensemble Cast - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • The e4m Play Streaming Media Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2024 Trial by Fire

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ABHAY DEOL NEWS

Mithila Palkar creates a riot on the sets: Chopsticks actor Abhay Deol

May 29, 2019 6:00 pm

Abhay Deol is venturing into the web space with Netflix original Chopsticks. The show, also starring Mithila Palkar and Vijay Raaz, begins streaming on Netflix from May 31.

Sunny Deol has got into politics with right intentions, says Abhay Deol

May 28, 2019 8:39 pm

Abhay Deol said Sunny Deol is passionate about doing good work for the society which is why he decided to take the plunge into politics.

Chopsticks trailer: Nirma, her red car and a goat called Baahubali make this Netflix film intriguing

May 21, 2019 12:44 pm

Chopsticks that will stream on Netflix from May 31 looks intriguing with a series of twists and turns. It promises some laughter with its quirky characters played by Mithila Palkar, Abhay Deol and Vijay Raaz and their one-liners.

Abhay Deol: I don’t want to be a padding for another actor

April 16, 2019 7:58 am

With five films in post-production, actor Abhay Deol is back in action. "Mumbai, where my work is, has become too noisy and polluted, so I tend to escape. But I have been working, which is why these five films are almost ready," he says.

Abhay Deol on #MeToo: It's important that people's voices are heard

November 01, 2018 1:07 pm

Renowned actor Abhay Deol will next be seen in the film Kaagaz Ki Kashti. During the promotions, he spoke on the #MeToo movement and shared that it is time we reflect upon what's next and how we utilise this anger.

Nanu Ki Jaanu box office prediction: Abhay Deol's film expected to earn Rs 1 crore on day 1

April 20, 2018 6:28 am

Releasing alongside Majid Majidi's Beyond the Clouds at the theatres this weekend is Abhay Deol starrer Nanu Ki Jaanu. Here's how Nanu Ki Jaanu is expected to perform at the theatres.

Abhay Deol's Manorama Six Feet Under: A film that feels like a good detective novel

April 20, 2018 9:27 am

Manorama Six Feet Under, for the most part, feels like a good detective novel. And Navdeep Singh couldn't have asked for a better leading man than Abhay Deol. The film was helmed by Navdeep Singh, who's also directed NH10.

Nanu Ki Jaanu actor Abhay Deol: I am not out there to prove anything to anyone

April 16, 2018 6:06 pm

Bollywood actor Abhay Deol, who will be seen next in Nanu Ki Jaanu, says he is more secure now and does not need to prove anything to anyone.

I should've approached Dev D's success in a more balanced way: Abhay Deol

April 03, 2018 5:36 pm

Abhay Deol who is gearing up for his next release Nanu Ki Jaanu alongside Patralekha says that though he was able to create a space for his brand of cinema, he believes the industry was unwilling to put money on him.

Abhay Deol is keen to work with family but fears performing in front of Dharmendra

March 27, 2018 4:03 pm

Abhay Deol's next is film Nanu Ki Jaanu, a horror-comedy directed by Faraz Haider and co-starring Patralekha. The trailer of the film was launched on March 26. The film is scheduled to release on April 20.

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