Abhay Deol | |
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 Deol in 2014 | |
| Born | 15 March 1976[1] Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Relatives | See Deol family |
Abhay Deol (born 15 March 1976) is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Hindi films. Born in the Deol family, he made his on-screen debut in 2005 with Imtiaz Ali's romantic comedy Socha Na Tha. Deol was praised for his performances in the independent films Manorama Six Feet Under (2007) and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008). His breakthrough role came in 2009 with a starring role in Anurag Kashyap's black comedy Dev.D, a modern-day adaptation of Devdas.
Deol had his biggest commercial success in Zoya Akhtar's ensemble film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011). His performance was well-received and earned him a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. Deol has since appeared in independent films including the drama Road, Movie (2010) and the war film Chakravyuh (2012), while simultaneously working in commercially successful films including the romantic drama Raanjhanaa (2013), and the romantic comedy Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016). He has since starred in the Tamil film Hero (2019) and in the Netflix drama miniseries Trial By Fire (2023).
Deol is noted for his portrayal of complex characters on screen, and is vocal in his support for parallel cinema in India. Deol owns a production company, Forbidden Films which he established in 2009. In addition to his acting career, he is also an active philanthropist and supports various NGOs.
- ^ "'Dancer Deol' Abhay turns 37!". Zee News. 15 March 2013. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2016.