Abhay Deol: News
Abhay Singh Deol is an Indian actor and producer born on March 15, 1976, and the nephew of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra. He made his onscreen debut with Imtiaz Ali's rom-com named 'Socha Na Tha' in 2005. His performance in the 2007 film 'Manorama Six Feet Under' earned him the Best Actor Award at the Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival. Deol is also the owner of the production company named Forbidden Films, which was established in 2009. He is a strong supporter of Indian parallel cinema and is often portrayed as a nonconformist or an unconventional actor by Indian media. He's known for portraying complex characters onscreen, and his breakthrough role came in 2009 with the lead role of Dev in the black comedy 'Dev.D'. Also, his performance in Zoya Akhtar's 2011 film 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. Deol was also featured on the list of 'Zoom's "50 Most Desirable Hotties" in 2009. Some of his major films include 'Chakravyuh', 'Raanjhanaa', 'Road, Movie', and 'Shanghai', among others.
27 Nov 2024
Manish MalhotraAbhay Deol's 'Bun Tikki' to premiere at Palm Springs 2025
The upcoming film Bun Tikki, a joint venture of Jio Studios and Stage5 Production, will have its world premiere at the 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival in 2025.
25 Sep 2024
Anurag KashyapWhen Anurag Kashyap got slapped for 'vulgar' 'Dev D' script
Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently shared some intriguing anecdotes about his cult 2009 film Dev D at the Marrakech International Film Festival.
14 Aug 2024
Bhumi PednekarIshaan, Bhumi, Zeenat, Nora: Meet royalty of Netflix's 'The Royals'!
Netflix announced a new series titled The Royals on Wednesday, which will feature a star-studded ensemble: Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, and Zeenat Aman.
14 Aug 2024
HollywoodAbhay Deol to make Hollywood debut opposite Natasha Bassett
Bollywood actor Abhay Deol is set to make his Hollywood debut with the upcoming romantic comedy, Don't You Be My Neighbor!.
25 Jul 2024
LGBTQ+'We're all they/them': Abhay Deol on fluid sexuality, masculinity
Actor Abhay Deol recently bared it all while discussing sexuality during an interview with The Dirty Magazine.
24 Jul 2024
Archana Puran Singh'No thank you': Zeenat Aman criticizes brands for undervaluing her
Veteran Bollywood actor Zeenat Aman has publicly criticized luxury brands for offering her low compensation for endorsements.
21 Jun 2024
Anurag KashyapAnurag Kashyap-Abhay Deol rift: Director says 'too much truth there'
In a recent interview, acclaimed filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap discussed his strained relationships with actors Abhay Deol and Pankaj Jha.
11 Jun 2024
Anurag KashyapAnurag Kashyap fires back at Abhay Deol's 'Dev.D' criticism
Renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has addressed actor Abhay Deol's recent critique of their joint venture, Dev.D.
15 Mar 2024
Happy BirthdayRevisit Abhay Deol's quirky, character-driven roles on his birthday
Not a Khan, Kapoor, or Kumar, but undeniably a force in Indian cinema—Abhay Deol stands as a testament to the power of talent beyond the mainstream.
10 Jan 2024
Happy BirthdayKalki Kanmani's birthday special: Celebrating actor's rule-breaking roles in Bollywood
Born in Pondicherry to French parents, Kalki Kanmani has gone through a long journey of gaining acceptance from audiences regarding her "Indianness."
11 Dec 2023
Bollywood'Gadar 2,' 'RRKPK,' 'Animal': Charting Deol family's blockbuster 2023
If there is one family in Bollywood that has not one but numerous reasons to celebrate this year, it is the Deol family.
16 Nov 2023
Bollywood LifeImran Khan-Lekha Washington enjoy evening with Anoushka Shankar, Abhay Deol
Crossovers are always exciting. When celebrities from various walks of life come together for an evening filled with revelry and fun, it sparks curiosity among fans.
04 Nov 2023
Zeenat AmanHere's when Abhay Deol-Zeenat Aman-Shabana Azmi's 'Bun Tikki' starts rolling
Bun Tikki, headlined by Abhay Deol, Zeenat Aman, and Shabana Azmi, has been in the news for the past few months thanks to its cast and intriguing title.
01 Sep 2023
BollywoodManish Malhotra unveils banner, Stage5 Production; Bollywood showers wishes
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra announced the launch of his new production house, Stage5 Production on Instagram.
22 Jun 2023
BollywoodReminiscing 'Raanjhanaa' as Dhanush announces 'Tere Ishk Mein'
On the occasion of 10 years of Raanjhanaa, director Aanand L Rai announced his upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein starring the quintessential superstar and his frequent collaborator Dhanush.
15 Mar 2023
Fitness and HealthHappy birthday, Abhay Deol! Here are the actor's fitness secrets
The Dev.D star turns 47 today!
15 Mar 2023
Bollywood FilmsHappy birthday, Abhay Deol! Decoding 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara's Kabir
Abhay Deol is one of those actors who has been doing content-oriented cinema for ages. Deol has an enigmatic personality and that is what attracts his fans. Back in 2011, he starred in Zoya Akhtar's ensemble travel film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and that film is etched in our hearts to date.
30 Jan 2023
BollywoodAnurag Kashyap recalls refusing to speak with Sushant Singh Rajput
Anurag Kashyap, who is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabba, confessed to getting pangs of guilt for refusing to speak to Sushant Singh Rajput about a project in a recent interview.
23 Jan 2023
BollywoodReminiscing 'Dev.D' amid Anurag Kashyap-Abhay Deol's verbal spat
The quarrel between director Anurag Kashyap and actor Abhay Deol has been making rounds on the internet. This goes back to Kashyap's 2020 interview when he remarked that working with Deol in Dev.D was "painful."
14 Dec 2022
NetflixAbhay Deol-starrer Netflix series 'Trial By Fire' gets premiere date
Netflix's limited series Trial By Fire based on the 1997 Uphaar Cinema fire that had claimed several lives, will start streaming on the OTT platform on January 13.
14 Dec 2021
Mouni Roy'Velle' review: Decent performances, picks up pace in second half
Abhay Deol, Mouni Roy, and Karan Deol starrer Velle was released over the weekend.
24 Nov 2021
Ajay Devgn'Velle' album review: The tracks will surely appeal to youngsters
Ahead of its December release, makers of Velle dropped its jukebox recently online.
06 Feb 2021
Anurag KashyapAnurag Kashyap's 'Dev.D' turns 12: Some lesser-known facts
When the task at hand is to adapt a classic like Devdas for modern-day sensibilities, trust the maverick Anurag Kashyap to take the challenge and master it.
30 Jun 2020
BollywoodFarhan slams Abhay for take on 'ZNMD' and award shows
Recently, Abhay Deol expressed his disappointment with Bollywood award shows, revealing that he and co-star Farhan Akhtar were "demoted" to "Supporting Actors" for Zoya Akhtar's 2011 movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, a tale of three friends.
19 Jun 2020
BollywoodBoycotted awards because I was nominated as supporting actor: Abhay
Abhay Deol, who has a reputation for calling a spade a spade, has once again taken a dig at how the movie business works.
02 Jun 2019
Mumbai#Review: 'Chopsticks' is a mediocre film, neither funny nor serious
What happens when a young girl, a mysterious con man, and a goat-loving goon indulge in a cat-and-mouse chase to retrieve a stolen car? Shit just 'goat' real.
16 Feb 2019
Alia BhattZoya Akhtar to make 'ZNMD' sequel, but conditions apply!
It's been seven years since the release of Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and the movie continues to be one of the evergreen favorites.
12 Nov 2018
Netflix'Narcos: Mexico' stars Micheal Pena, Diego Luna meet 'Sacred-Games' team
It was an iconic off-screen crossover of two of Netflix's popular series when 'Narcos: Mexico' stars Michael Pena and Diego Luna met the full cast of 'Sacred Games' yesterday, including Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, showrunner Vikramaditya Motwane, directors Anurag Kashyap and Neeraj Ghaywan and writer Varun Grover.
26 May 2018
Shah Rukh KhanModel Sushrii Shreya Mishraa set to debut with SRK's 'Zero'
The latest addition to the star-studded cast of Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Zero' is Miss United Continents 2015 runner-up Sushrii Shreya Mishraa.
03 Apr 2018
Anurag KashyapI was a reluctant actor, says Abhay Deol
Abhay Deol was determined to create his own identity when he made his debut over a decade ago but coming from a film family, the actor says he was conflicted about fame.
12 Jan 2018
CelebrityHere's why Sushant Singh Rajput rejected Rs. 15 crore
Recently, actor Sushant Singh Rajput was approached by a fairness brand to endorse their product. The endorsement, according to Mid-Day, would have fetched him a whopping Rs. 15 crore.
04 Sep 2017
IndiaReal life criminals who inspired Bollywood cinema time and again
Often filmmakers take inspirations from colorful personalities in real life to weave magic on the silver screen.
