by Niyati Agrawal
Bobby Deol faced both personal and professional challenges before making a remarkable comeback with his role in the movie “Animal.” Here’s a simplified breakdown of his journey.
Phase 1 – The superstardom
Bobby started as a child actor and later debuted in the 1995 film “Barsaat,” achieving success with hits like “Gupt” and “Soldier,” becoming a popular heartthrob.
Phase 2 – The fall
After the 2002 film “Humraaz,” Bobby faced a string of flops, affecting his stardom and leading to questions about his acting credibility. This period also saw him struggle with alcoholism.
Phase 3 – The switch
Motivated by his son’s question about why he wasn’t working, Bobby decided to turn things around.
Phase 4 – Finding work
When he decided to make a comeback, Bobby realized the industry had changed. He actively approached producers for roles.
Phase 5 – The OTT
Embracing the shift to digital platforms, Bobby found success with shows and films like “Aashram,” “Class of 83,” and “Love Hostel,” re-establishing himself as a serious actor.
Phase 6 – Animal
Despite earlier films like “Housefull 4” and “Race 3” not earning much credit, “Animal” catapulted Bobby to new heights. His role became iconic, making him a pop-cultural phenomenon.
Bobby Deol’s upcoming films
After “Animal,” Bobby has three big-budget commercial films on the horizon – “Kanguva,” “Hari Hara Veera Mallu,” and “NBK 109.”
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