Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Abhay Deol
- Born
- March 15, 1976
- Birthplace
- Bombay
- Age
- 50 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Pisces
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
- Hinduism
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- Profession
- Actor, Author
- Net Worth
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- Education
- Jamnabai Narsee School
- Spouse
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Biography
Abhay Deol is 50 years old, an actor, from India.
Abhay Deol is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi films. Born in the Deol family, he made his screen debut with Imtiaz Ali's romantic comedy Socha Na Tha (2005). Deol was praised for his performances in the independent films Manorama Six Feet Under (2007) and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008). His breakthrough came in 2009 with a starring role in Anurag Kashyap's black comedy Dev.D, a modern-day adaptation of Devdas. Deol was born on 15 March 1976 to Ajit Singh Deol and Usha Deol.
He is the nephew of actor Dharmendra , and the first cousin of Sunny Deol , Bobby Deol , Esha Deol and Ahana Deol Vohra. He also has two sisters, Veerta Deol and Ritu Deol. His father, Ajit Deol, who died in 2015, was Dharmendra's younger brother and an actor-director in both Hindi and Punjabi cinema . Abhay Deol stated in an interview with Rediff that he is into acting not because of his father, but because he was involved in theatre since school. "At 18, I decided to take the plunge.
It took me 10 years because I didn't want to leave my education to get into films."
Career & Filmography
Movies(19)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Trial By Fire |
| 2020 | JL50 |
| 2018 | Nanu ki Jaanu |
| 2016 | Happy Bhaag Jayegi |
| 2014 | One by Two |
| 2014 | Rock the Shaadi |
| 2013 | Raanjhnaa |
| 2013 | Singularity |
| 2012 | Shanghai |
| 2012 | Chakravyuh |
Then vs. Now
Work in independent films and breakthrough
Abhay Deol: Work in independent films and breakthrough period (2005–2013).
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Career Timeline
Abhay Deol: Work in independent films and breakthrough period (2005–2013).
Abhay Deol made their film debut with Socha Na Tha (2005).
Abhay Deol's debut was Socha Na Tha (2005).
15 March 1976 (age 50) [ 1 ]
Abhay Deol was born on 1976-03-15 in Bombay.
Interesting Facts
- Abhay Deol (born 15 March 1976) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi films.
- Born in the Deol family, he made his screen debut with Imtiaz Ali's romantic comedy Socha Na Tha (2005).
- His performance was well-received and earned him a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
- Deol was born on 15 March 1976 to Ajit Singh Deol and Usha Deol.
- He is the nephew of actor Dharmendra, and the first cousin of Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol Vohra.
- He also has two sisters, Veerta Deol and Ritu Deol.
- His father, Ajit Deol, who died in 2015, was Dharmendra's younger brother and an actor-director in both Hindi and Punjabi cinema.
- Abhay Deol stated in an interview with Rediff that he is into acting not because of his father, but because he was involved in theatre since school. "At 18, I decided to take the plunge.
- It took me 10 years because I didn't want to leave my education to get into films."
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