Bobby Deol doesn’t want son Aryaman to be as ’emotional and soft’ as he was: ‘I have never been able to face the world…’

Bobby Deol revealed how protective he is of his son, Aryaman Deol, and said that he wants him to be stronger than he ever was.

By: Entertainment Desk

New Delhi | Updated: December 9, 2023 08:08 PM IST

Bobby Deol says he is protective about his son Aryaman. (Photo: Bobby Deol/Instagram)

Actor Bobby Deol’s latest film, Animal, helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, explores the complex bond between a father and son. Recently, the actor revealed how protective he is of his elder son, Aryaman Deol, and said that he wants him to be tougher in life than he ever was. Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Deol admitted that he is as protective of his sons as any parent. But he wants Aryaman to be as “independent” as he can be. He said, “That’s why he went away to New York so that he becomes a strong person.”

Sharing why he doesn’t want Aryaman to be like him, Deol added, “I am the youngest (in the family). I have never been able to face the world in my life easily. It has always been difficult because I am too emotional. So, I don’t want him to be that way. I just want him to be strong.”

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He said that his father, the veteran actor Dharmendra, wanted the same for him, and would keep telling him, “Tu strong ban (Be strong).” But Bobby admitted that all Deols are alike.

Buzz around Aryaman joining the Hindi film industry has been strong ever since he was spotted at Gadar 2’s preview screening. Recently, in another interview with India Today, Deol clarified that Aryaman is too young to join the industry right now. He said, “There’s no business like show business, and my sons will come into this industry, but they’re too young right now. My older one is just 22 years old and the younger one (Dharam) is 19 years old, so another three-four years time they will enter the industry.”

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Bobby Deol’s performance in Animal has been praised. The film has already made Rs 362 crore in the domestic market and more than Rs 600 crore worldwide.

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