Abhay Deol is happy he didn’t package himself into brand and PR, regrets not having his own stylist

Abhay Deol penned a note on social media reflecting on his acting career and said that he wished he was more savvy during his debut.

Abhay Deol made his debut with Socha Na Tha. (Photo: Abhay/Instagram)

Nineteen years ago, on this very day, Abhay Deol stepped into the world of cinema with his debut film Socha Na Tha. As he looks back on this special day, Abhay expresses how it still feels like just yesterday. Taking to his Instagram handle, the actor penned a note, noting what he could have done differently.

Abhay said that he stayed true to himself and avoided market pressures for endorsements and PR. He wrote, “On this day 19 years ago, I made my debut in the film “Socha Na Tha”. Still feels like it was only yesterday! It’s been quite the learning curve, how innocent and naive we were. Whilst I’m happy that I didn’t cave into market demands and package myself into a brand via endorsements and P.R, I do wish I was a bit more savvy.”

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The actor continued, “But here I am, 19 years later, still making movies. I cannot be more grateful. And I did become a brand via the film choices I made. I faced the successes and failures of my choices by myself. Following my heart has taught me many valuable lessons. I wouldn’t change a thing, because I wouldn’t be the man I am today, so comfortable in his skin.”

Abhay Deol hilariously admits to a few regrets, like not having his own stylist. “Although I do wish I’d gotten my own stylist for the movie, and someone to tell me that my side burns made me look like a 70’s p@rn st@r!”

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Socha Na Tha is a romantic comedy film that hit theatres in 2005. It marked the debut of Abhay Deol and also starred Ayesha Takia and Apoorva Jha. The film was directed by Imtiaz Ali.

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