Abhay Deol : Net Worth, Height, Weight, Age, Affairs, Wiki, Facts and Figures

Abhay Deol is an Indian film actor and producer who is known for his work in Hindi films. The Bollywood actor he was born on March 15, 1976, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is the nephew of actor Dharmendra and the cousin of Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Esha Deol, and Ahana Deol.

Abhay Deol is noted for his portrayal of complex characters on screen and is vociferous in his support for parallel cinema in India. He owns a production company, Forbidden Films, which he established in 2009. In addition to his acting career, he is also an active philanthropist and supports various NGOs.

Abhay Deol
Abhay Deol

Early Life and Upbringing

Abhay Deol was born into a Punjabi Jatt family in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. His father’s name is Ajit Singh Deol, and his mother’s name is Usha Deol. He attended Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai and later went to The City College of New York.

Abhay Deol dropped out of Jamnabai Narsee School to pursue acting and theatre. He also took an acting and theatre course. Abhay Deol is a trained classical guitarist.

Abhay Deol - Early Life And Upbringing
Abhay Deol – Early Life And Upbringing

Personal Life – Age, Zodiac Sign

Abhay Deol - Personal Life
Abhay Deol – Personal Life
Personal DetailsInformation
Full NameAbhay Singh Deol
NicknameDimpy
Alternative Names(s) (also known as)Abhay Deol
Date of Birth15 March 1976
Age (as of 2023)47 Years
ReligionHindu
Zodiac SignPisces
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceMumbai
HometownMumbai
Current AddressMunicipal Industrial Estate, Off Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai
Education QualificationDropped out of Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai; Acting and theater course at The City College of New York
Hobbies and InterestsInterior designing, Travelling, Yoga, Martial arts
Languages KnownHindi, English
Social Media Profiles link (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)Facebook, Instagram
Wikipedia Profile linkAbhay Deol
IMDb Profile linkAbhay Deol
Website linkN/A

Physical Appearance – Height, Weight, Body Measurements

Abhay Deol - Physical Appearance
Abhay Deol – Physical Appearance
Physical StatsInformation
Physical StatsInformation
Body TypeAthletic
Body Measurements (Chest – Waist – Hips)41-33-13 inches
Height in feet, inches, cm6’ 1″, 185 cm
Weight in kg, lbs75 kg, 165 lbs
Chest41 inches
Waist33 inches
Biceps13 inches
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
HairstyleShort and wavy
Distinctive FeaturesSharp features, dimpled smile
TattoosN/A

Family and Relationships – Girlfriend/Wife, Affairs

Abhay Deol is the nephew of actor Dharmendra and the cousin of Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Esha Deol, and Ahana Deol. He is not married and has not been linked to any romantic relationships in the media.

Abhay Deol Family And Relationships
Abhay Deol Family And Relationships
Relationships DetailsInformation
Marital StatusUnmarried
Spouse – WifeN/A
FatherAjit Deol (Actor)
MotherUsha Deol
Children N/A
Siblings Sunny Deol (Cousin, Actor), Bobby Deol (Cousin, Actor), Esha Deol (Cousin, Actress), Ahana Deol (Cousin)
Affairs – Girlfriend(s) Preeti Desai (Model, Actress)
Significant RelationshipsN/A

Rise to Stardom

Abhay Deol made his debut in the 2005 Imtiaz Ali’s Socha Na Tha, a romantic comedy where he starred opposite Ayesha Takia. His performance was well-received and earned him his first nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Abhay Deol had two more releases in the year, the crime film Ek Chalis Ki Last Local and the thriller Manorama Six Feet Under. The latter won the Best Film at the Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival in New York City, and Abhay Deol won the Best Actor Award.

Abhay Deol has since appeared in independent films including the drama Road, Movie and the war film Chakravyuh, while simultaneously working in commercially successful films including the romantic drama Raanjhanaa, and the romantic comedy Happy Bhag Jayegi.

Abhay Deol - Rise To Stardom
Abhay Deol – Rise To Stardom

Debut Film – Socha Na Tha

Abhay Deol - Debut Film
Abhay Deol – Debut Film

Successful Film – Bahubali 2

Abhay Deol - Successful Film
Abhay Deol – Successful Film

Career, Awards, and Achievements

Abhay Deol has won several awards for his performances in films. In 2007, he won the Best Actor Award at Indo-American Arts Council Awards for the film Manorama Six Feet Under. In 2011, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Zee Cine Awards for the film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

Abhay Deol has also been nominated for several other awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Abhay Deol - Career, Awards, And Achievements
Abhay Deol – Career, Awards, And Achievements
Career DetailsInformation
Profession(s)Actor, Producer
Debut FilmSocha Na Tha (2005)
Notable Roles Dev in Dev.D, Kabir in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Jassi in Happy Bhag Jayegi
Recent Films – New Movies Zero (2018), Hero (2019), Velle (2021)
Upcoming Films Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai, Spin, Jungle Cry
Popular Television Series Gumrah: End of Innocence (2014, Host), The Odds (2019)
Awards and Achievements Best Actor Award at Indo-American Arts Council Awards for Manorama Six Feet Under (2007), Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination for Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), Screen Award for Best Actor (Critics) nomination for Shanghai (2012)
Endorsements/Brand Collaborations Coca-Cola, Nokia, Signature, Micromax, Provogue, Titan, Videocon
Philanthropy/Charity Work Supports various NGOs such as Video Volunteers, Greenpeace, PETA, Aids Awareness Campaign
Professional Associations Forbidden Films (Production company)
Training and EducationActing and theater course at The City College of New York
Production CompanyForbidden Films
Box Office Success – Hit Movies Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Raanjhanaa, Happy Bhag Jayegi
Critical Acclaim Movies Dev.D, Manorama Six Feet Under, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Shanghai

Assets and Finances – Net Worth

Abhay Deol - Assets And Finances
Abhay Deol – Assets And Finances
Financial ProfileInformation
Net Worth in Rs. and DollarsRs. 100 crore, $14 million
Per Movie Charges in Rs. and DollarsRs. 4-5 crore, $0.5-0.7 million
Per Endorsement Charges in Rs. and DollarsRs. 50-60 lakh, $70,000-80,000
Sponsorship Deals N/A
Business Ventures Forbidden Films (Production company)
Investments N/A
Real Estate HoldingsA bungalow in Goa, a flat in Mumbai
Luxury Items/Properties Owned A collection of paintings, a Harley Davidson bike
Cars Collection Audi Q7, BMW X6, Toyota Fortuner

Favorite Things, Likes and Dislikes

Abhay Favorite Things, Likes And Dislikes
Abhay Favorite Things, Likes And Dislikes
Favorite ThingsInformation
Favorite ActorSalman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan
Favorite ActressAngelina Jolie, Kate Winslet, Kareena Kapoor
Favorite FilmBicycle Thieves, Dr. Strangelove, Brazil
Favorite Music BandsColdplay, Pink Floyd, The Beatles
Favorite SportCricket
Favorite BooksThe Catcher in the Rye, The Fountainhead, The God of Small Things
Favorite ColorBlack
Favorite FoodThai cuisine, Rajma Chawal, Gulab Jamun
Things s/he likeTraveling, Reading, Painting
Things s/he dislikeHypocrisy, Dishonesty, Injustice

Top 5 Best Films – Abhay Deol

Film NameYear of ReleaseCharacter Played
Manorama Six Feet Under2007Satyaveer
Dev.D2009Dev
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara2011Kabir Dewan
Shanghai2012T.A. Krishnan
Raanjhanaa2013Akram Zaidi

Controversies – Abhay Deol

  • Criticizing his own film ‘Aisha’.
  • Attending an award show with a black eye.
  • Comment on co-stars for promoting fairness creams.
  • Abhay considered a side actor in the film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
  • The ‘Pathaan’ controversy.
Abhay Deol - Controversies
Abhay Deol -Controversies

Interesting Facts – Abhay Deol

  • Abhay Deol is a graduate of the University of Mumbai and The City College of New York.
  • He is also a trained classical guitarist.
  • He is noted for his portrayal of complex characters on screen.
  • He is vociferous in his support for parallel cinema in India.
  • He made his debut in Tamil language film Hero.
  • He is also an active philanthropist and supports various NGOs.
Abhay Deol - Interesting Facts
Abhay Deol – Interesting Facts

This blog post is a tribute to the unconventional hero of Bollywood, Abhay Deol, who has carved a niche for himself with his choice of roles and films. His journey from theatre to films, his personal life, his rise to stardom, and his contribution to the Indian film industry are truly inspiring.

His story is a testament to the fact that with passion and perseverance, one can achieve great heights in their chosen field.


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