Abhay Deol, born on March 15, 1976, is an acclaimed Indian actor and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema. A member of the illustrious Deol family, he is the nephew of legendary actor Dharmendra. Abhay made his film debut with “Socha Na Tha” in 2005 and gained prominence with critically acclaimed performances in movies like “Dev.D,” “Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!,” and “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.” Renowned for his unconventional choice of roles, Abhay has carved a niche for himself in the industry, often opting for offbeat and experimental films. He continues to be a significant figure in contemporary Indian cinema.
Abhay Deol dated British-Indian actress and former Miss Great Britain, Preeti Desai, from 2010 to 2014. They were often seen together at various events and social gatherings but eventually parted ways.
Abhay Deol Career Journey
Year
Film/Project
Role
Details
2005
“Socha Na Tha”
Viren Oberoi
Debut film, directed by Imtiaz Ali
2006
“Ahista Ahista”
Ankush Ramdev
Romantic drama opposite Soha Ali Khan
2007
“Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.”
Aspi
Ensemble cast, directed by Reema Kagti
2007
“Ek Chalis Ki Last Local”
Nilesh
Dark comedy-thriller
2007
“Manorama Six Feet Under”
Satyaveer Singh
Critically acclaimed, directed by Navdeep Singh
2008
“Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!”
Lovinder Singh ‘Lucky’
Comedy-drama, directed by Dibakar Banerjee
2009
“Dev.D”
Devendra Singh Dhillon
Modern adaptation of Devdas, directed by Anurag Kashyap
2010
“Road, Movie”
Vishnu
Directed by Dev Benegal
2010
“Aisha”
Arjun Burman
Romantic comedy based on Jane Austen’s “Emma”
2011
“Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara”
Kabir Dewan
Blockbuster hit, ensemble cast including Hrithik Roshan and Farhan Akhtar, directed by Zoya Akhtar
2011
“Shanghai”
T.A. Krishnan
Political thriller, directed by Dibakar Banerjee
2013
“Raanjhanaa”
Jasjeet Singh Shergill
Romantic drama featuring Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor
2014
“One By Two”
Amit Sharma
Also co-producer, co-starring Preeti Desai
2018
“Nanu Ki Jaanu”
Nanu
Horror comedy
2019
“Chopsticks”
Artist
Netflix original film
2020
“JL50”
Shantanu
Web series about time travel
2020
“What Are The Odds?”
Vivek
Indie film, released on Netflix
2021
“1962: The War in the Hills”
Major Suraj Singh
Web series on Disney+ Hotstar
2022
“Trial By Fire”
Shekhar Krishnamoorthy
Netflix series based on the Uphaar Cinema fire tragedy
Abhay Deol Career Statistics
Category
Details
Debut Film
“Socha Na Tha” (2005)
Total Films
20+
Notable Films
“Dev.D,” “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,” “Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!,” “Manorama Six Feet Under”
Awards Won
Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor (Dev.D)
Nominations
Filmfare, Screen Awards, IIFA
Box Office Hits
“Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,” “Dev.D,” “Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!”
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Romantic, Experimental
Years Active
2005–present
Web Series
“JL50,” “1962: The War in the Hills,” “Trial By Fire”
Production
Co-producer for “One By Two”
Languages Worked In
Hindi
Collaborations
Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar
Distinctive Style
Offbeat and Experimental Roles
Breakthrough Role
“Dev.D” (2009)
Critical Acclaim
“Manorama Six Feet Under”
International Presence
Films screened at international film festivals
Television Appearances
Guest appearances on various talk shows
Social Media Influence
Active on platforms like Instagram and Twitter
Endorsements
Various brands in fashion and lifestyle
Educational Background
Acting course at The City College of New York
Influence in Cinema
Known for bringing a fresh perspective to Bollywood
Charitable Work
Involved in various social causes
Public Image
Known for his candidness and unconventional choices
Future Projects
Several upcoming films and web series in production
