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Bobby Deol on Bollywood Comeback, Failure, Insecurity, Love & Trolls | FO413 Raj Shamani

Sep 25, 2025
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Bobby Deol
In this engaging chat, Bobby Deol, the talented Indian film actor from the renowned Deol family, reflects on his tumultuous career journey. He opens up about the weight of expectations as a star kid and his struggles with insecurity and public trolling. Bobby reveals how OTT platforms allowed him to reinvent himself with diverse roles and the importance of discipline in his life. He candidly discusses overcoming addiction for his family and feeling reborn with his recent comeback, emphasizing the value of emotional truth in acting.
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ANECDOTE

Growing Up In A Film Family

  • Bobby Deol grew up in a large joint family surrounded by film-industry relatives and cousins, which shaped his early desire to be an actor.
  • He watched his father's respect from fans and wanted the same love, saying being with his dad on sets fascinated him.
ANECDOTE

Sheltered Childhood And Fear

  • Bobby describes being heavily sheltered by his parents, rarely allowed outside after a kidnapping scare and a childhood fall from the first floor.
  • That protection made him introverted and delayed his independence into adulthood.
INSIGHT

Industry Changed From Courtesy To Hustle

  • Bobby realized industry practices shifted and friendship-based access no longer guaranteed work as manipulation and office visits grew common.
  • He admits he didn't understand this change until later, which affected how he navigated his early career.
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