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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

Abhay Deol says Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol kept their distance from him when they were young: 'I was annoying'

August 03, 2025 11:26 am

Abhay Deol spoke about his childhood and growing up in a joint family with cousins Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.

Abhay Deol wants to feel like he is outside 'with no bugs and the AC on' in his Goa home

March 15, 2025 5:31 pm

His vision for the place followed a simple brief: "When I'm looking at the person in front of me, I do not want to look at the ceiling, or want any windows."

Abhay Deol opens up about experiencing violence with an ex: 'Have had a lot of drama in past relationships, I've been miserable'

March 06, 2025 9:40 am

Abhay Deol shared that in his past relationships, he has experienced emotional violence.

Hrithik Roshan chucks Farhan Akhtar's phone in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara lite, fans wonder why they didn't make 'full movie version'

March 04, 2025 8:49 am

Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol got back together as their Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara characters for a new ad campaign.

Abhay Deol on moving to New York before Dev D release: ‘I was only getting drunk, not working, and being terrible with money’

March 03, 2025 8:17 pm

In a recent interview, Abhay Deol opened up about his hiatus from acting, citing that he didn’t want the fame and attention that came with being a public figure.

Humans of Bombay CEO Karishma Mehta's January photo dump announces freezing eggs at the age of 32: 'A shoot with Abhay Deol and...'

February 03, 2025 1:39 pm

Humans of Bombay CEO Karishma Mehta revealed a significant milestone in her life like she has got her eggs frozen.

'Three Musketeers' Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol reunite; fans demand ZNMD 2

January 22, 2025 3:56 pm

Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, and Hrithik Roshan previously starred in the 2011 film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Zoya Akhtar was the writer and director of the film.

Abhay Deol says Anurag Kashyap's DevD glamourised alcohol, drugs: 'That wasn't the point, not what I had envisioned'

November 12, 2024 7:17 pm

Abhay Deol recently criticised DevD yet again, expressing that while it was intended to challenge toxic masculinity, the Anurag Kashyap movie ended up glamourising it.

Abhay Deol was told Indians are 'uneducated and poor', they can't watch evolved cinema: 'You have to spoon-feed them'

November 12, 2024 1:27 pm

Abhay Deol was told that Indian films need to be basic because Indians are poor and uneducated.

Abhay Deol accepts Deol family is 'conservative': 'Women from the family can work but not in films'

November 09, 2024 7:48 pm

Abhay Deol reveals how his family never understood his choices of films and were always worried for him, cousins Sunny and Bobby Deol thought he should be a lawyer.

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