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{{SHORTDESC:Indian actor known for Hindi films and web series (born 1969)}}
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| style="width:30%; background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Born'''
| style="width:70%; background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Vijay Singh Deol<br>27 January 1969<br>Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Nationality'''
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Education'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Bachelor of Commerce
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Alma mater'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Mithibai College, Mumbai
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Actor
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Years active'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |1977–present
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Spouse'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Tanya Ahuja (m. 1996)
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |2
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| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |'''Parents'''
| style="background-color:#f9f9f9; padding:5px;" |Dharmendra (father)<br>Prakash Kaur (mother)
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'''Bobby Deol''' is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema and digital platforms. He made his leading film debut with ''Barsaat'' (1995), for which he received the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. After early success with commercially popular thrillers and action films, he experienced a prolonged career slowdown before achieving renewed recognition through web series and character-driven roles in the 2020s.<ref>https://www.ibtimes.co.in/bobby-deol-makes-his-co-stars-comfortable-bhupendra-jadawat-his-class-83-co-actor-827609</ref>

== Early Life and Education ==
Bobby Deol was born as Vijay Singh Deol on 27 January 1969 in Mumbai. He belongs to a Punjabi Jat family associated with the Arya Samaj. He is the younger son of veteran actor Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur, and the younger brother of actor Sunny Deol. He has two sisters, Vijayta and Ajeeta, and half-sisters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol through his stepmother Hema Malini. Actor Abhay Deol is his cousin.<ref>https://www.india.com/entertainment/meet-bobby-deols-wife-who-is-4-times-richer-than-the-actor-competes-with-alia-bhatt-kareena-kapoor-has-a-net-worth-of-rs-300-crore-her-name-is-tanya-deol-7586581/</ref>

He studied at Mayo College in Ajmer and later completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mithibai College, Mumbai. In 1996, he married Tanya Ahuja, with whom he has two sons.<ref>https://inews.zoombangla.com/bobby-deol-net-worth/</ref>

== Career ==
=== Early Career and Rise (1995–2002) ===
Bobby Deol made his adult acting debut in Rajkumar Santoshi’s romantic drama ''Barsaat'' (1995), opposite Twinkle Khanna. The film was a commercial success and earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.

He followed this with the suspense thriller ''Gupt: The Hidden Truth'' (1997), which became a major box-office success and established him as a popular leading actor. The same year, ''Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya'' failed commercially. After setbacks with ''Kareeb'' (1998), he returned strongly with the military action thriller ''Soldier'' (1998), which became one of the year’s biggest hits.

In the early 2000s, Deol appeared in action and thriller films such as ''Badal'' (2000), ''Bichhoo'' (2000), and ''Ajnabee'' (2001). His performance in ''Ajnabee'' received particular praise for its layered portrayal. In 2002, he earned a Filmfare nomination for Best Actor for his role in the romantic thriller ''Humraaz''.

=== Career Fluctuations (2003–2017) ===
From the mid-2000s, Bobby Deol faced a series of commercial failures despite occasional critical appreciation. Films such as ''Jurm'', ''Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai'', and ''Shakalaka Boom Boom'' showcased varied roles but did not restore his box-office standing.

He found moderate success with the family drama ''Apne'' (2007), alongside Dharmendra and Sunny Deol. However, subsequent projects, including ''Chamku'', ''Ek: The Power of One'', and ''Help'', failed to make an impact. After ''Players'' (2012) and ''Poster Boys'' (2017), Deol took a brief break from acting.

=== Digital Transition and Revival (2018–2022) ===
Bobby Deol’s career witnessed a revival with the rise of digital platforms. His performance in the Netflix film ''Class of ’83'' (2020) earned him a Filmfare OTT nomination. He gained widespread acclaim for portraying Baba Nirala in the web series ''Aashram'', which significantly reshaped his public image.

=== Resurgence and Recent Work (2023–present) ===
In 2023, Deol received major critical recognition for his antagonistic role in the blockbuster film ''Animal''. His restrained and intense performance earned him award nominations and renewed mainstream relevance.

He later made his Tamil film debut with ''Kanguva'' (2024) and appeared in Telugu cinema with ''Daaku Maharaaj'' (2025). He starred in Anurag Kashyap’s ''Bandar'', screened at international film festivals, and played a high-profile antagonist in the Netflix series ''The Ba***ds of Bollywood'' (2025). He has several upcoming projects, including ''Alpha'' under the YRF Spy Universe.

== Notable Works ==
* ''Barsaat'' (1995)
* ''Gupt: The Hidden Truth'' (1997)
* ''Soldier'' (1998)
* ''Ajnabee'' (2001)
* ''Humraaz'' (2002)
* ''Apne'' (2007)
* ''Class of ’83'' (2020)
* ''Aashram'' (2020– )
* ''Animal'' (2023)

== Achievements and Recognition ==
Bobby Deol won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for ''Barsaat'' (1995). Over the years, he has been recognised for successfully transitioning from romantic and action roles to complex negative and character-driven performances. His portrayal of Baba Nirala in ''Aashram'' and his role in ''Animal'' are widely regarded as defining milestones in his career resurgence.

== References ==
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[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Indian web series actors]]
[[Category:Hindi cinema actors]]
[[Category:People from Mumbai]]
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