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.
'Raanjhanaa' 12th anniversary special screening: Dhanush, Sonam to reunite
The beloved film Raanjhanaa, featuring Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor, is returning to the big screen for a special fan screening.
Is 'ZNMD' sequel happening? Hrithik Roshan drops big hint!
The 2011 movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, starring Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, and Abhay Deol, has been a fan-favorite for years.
Abhay Deol reveals why he ran away from Bollywood
Abhay Deol, one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, recently opened up about his brief hiatus from acting.
Hrithik-Farhan-Abhay reunite for advertisement; fans demand 'ZNMD 2'
The much-loved Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD) trio—Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, and Abhay Deol—recently reunited.
'Raanjhanaa': Dhanush-Sonam's film set for big-screen comeback on February 28
In the season of re-releases, a fan favorite is making a comeback!
'ZNMD' 2.0? Farhan's video with Hrithik, Abhay sparks sequel rumors
The 2011 Bollywood film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD), directed by Zoya Akhtar and starring Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, and Abhay Deol, has always been a fan favorite.
Abhay 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.
When 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.
Ishaan, 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.
Abhay 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!.
'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.
'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.
Anurag 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.
Anurag 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.
Revisit 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.
Kalki 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."
'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.
Imran 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.
Here'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.
Manish Malhotra unveils banner, Stage5 Production; Bollywood showers wishes
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra announced the launch of his new production house, Stage5 Production on Instagram.
Reminiscing '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.
Happy birthday, Abhay Deol! Here are the actor's fitness secrets
The Dev.D star turns 47 today!
Happy 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.
Anurag 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.
Reminiscing '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."
Abhay 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.
'Velle' review: Decent performances, picks up pace in second half
Abhay Deol, Mouni Roy, and Karan Deol starrer Velle was released over the weekend.
'Velle' album review: The tracks will surely appeal to youngsters
Ahead of its December release, makers of Velle dropped its jukebox recently online.
Anurag 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.
Farhan 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.
Boycotted 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.
#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.
Zoya 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.
'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.
Model 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.
I 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.
Here'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.
Real 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.