Abhay Deol Reveals Cousins Sunny And Bobby Found Him 'Annoying' During Childhood, 'Didn't Want Me..'

Bollywood actor, Abhay Deol has had an interesting childhood, growing up in a joint family with some of the industry’s most popular faces, including veteran actors, Dharmendra and Ajit Deol. Abhay, known for his offbeat roles and unconventional script choices, recently opened up about what it was like growing up in a house with seven kids, which also included his cousin brothers, Sunny and Bobby Deol.

Abhay Deol shares his experience growing up with the Deols

In a recent chat on SCREEN’s The Suvir Saran Show, Abhay Deol reflected on childhood days in the bustling Deol household alongside two sisters and four cousins. The Socha Na Tha actor shared that out of all his cousins, he was the youngest, which made him an odd match, whereas Sunny and Bobby were much closer to each other. Admitting that he often felt left out, Abhay shared:

“I grew up in a joint family with Sunny and Bobby Deol… I was the youngest. So they babied me but they didn’t want me around because I was annoying. They were much closer to each other than I am because I grew up not really around them much, but they were around each other a lot. My sisters are still very close to Sunny and Bobby.”

Abhay Deol on dealing with fame growing up

Abhay Deol is from one of Bollywood’s most legendary film families, with his father, actor-director Ajit Deol, uncle Dharmendra and cousins, Sunny and Bobby Deol being renowned stars. Despite their rich lineage, Abhay’s family made a conscious decision to keep the kids away from the industry spotlight and glamour. The actor shared:

“They tried to keep us away from the glamour and the limelight. They tried to give us a normal upbringing that they could possibly give… Our parents tried to keep us away from the industry because they thought that ‘one day you might join the industry or not, but right now you are kids so we want you to have a normal childhood’.”

Despite all attempts from the family’s elders, Abhay did not have the easiest life growing up, stuck between being from a famous family and trying to stay grounded. For him, school was like a double-edged sword: while some were ‘glamour-struck’ and gave him extra attention, some judged and even resented him for his fame.

Abhay Deol talks about his parents

Abhay Deol was the son of Bollywood actor-director, Ajit Deol and his wife, Usha Deol. Despite their larger-than-life public image, Abhay described his parents as humble and grounded people. He painted a rather endearing picture of their transition from a small village to the glitzy world of Bollywood. The actor shared:

“My mom and dad are very simple. They came straight from the village to Bombay. I compare them to Beverly hillbillies – The Bollywood hillbillies. They are very rooted and proud of the community they come from.”

Unlike many of his contemporaries, Abhay Deol has chosen the less-trodden path for his acting career. He has been known for his unique and unconventional film choices, including Dev. D, Manorama Six Feet Under, and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. His most recent appearance was in the critically acclaimed Netflix series, Trial By Fire, based on the Uphaar cinema tragedy.

What do you think about Abhay’s revelations of being the ‘annoying’ younger sibling in the family?

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