Abhay Deol says he has decided not to have kids; recalls childhood with Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol: ‘Hum alag hain’

When asked if his decision stemmed from not wanting too much responsibility, Abhay responded, “I might be controlling and possessive than what I actually am if I had a child. I might lose my sense of easy-going and relaxed, I might be always on edge, protective, possessive. We were very protected growing up and I might reflect that on my own child.”

Abhay also shared insights into his childhood and the experience of growing up in a joint family surrounded by successful actors like Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol. He recalled, “At home in the beginning, it was never like somebody is a star, they were like papa, uncle, bhaiya for us. It is when you grow up that you realise that hum alag hain (we are different).”

He further explained, “We are not like ordinary people because we get recognised wherever we go. Our last name is recognised. And you kind of get singled out because in school whether someone was a fan of my family and we would get extra special treatment by teachers. But when someone is not a fan, and they think that your family is not good, so they would put difficulties in your path. You have to be always on guard, knowing whether this person will be nice or bad to me. You come in knowing that you will be pre-judged.”

On the professional front, Abhay was last seen in the 2022 film Jungle Cry. He will next be seen in Bun Tikki, co-starring Shabana Azmi and Zeenat Aman.