Bobby Deol made a significant impact at the box office in 2023 with his role in the film ‘Animal’. He portrayed a villain, albeit for a brief period. Despite the limited screen time, Deol won over fans with his performance. The actor’s life and career trajectory were altered because of a photograph taken at a cricket match.
Deol debuted successfully with the film ‘Barsaat’ in 1995, and he subsequently appeared in films like ‘Soldier’ and ‘Gupt’. However, his career experienced a decline. He struggled in Bollywood for years, often being labeled as a flop actor. Nevertheless, a single photograph changed everything for him.
While Deol faced a series of unsuccessful films, he continued to work. Prior to ‘Animal’ and the ‘Aashram’ series, he had limited opportunities. He was seeking to regain his lost recognition, which the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’ provided. The film role came to him due to a picture taken during the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL). During a match, Deol was seen with long hair and a beard. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga stated that he cast Deol in the film after seeing the photograph.
Vanga observed something compelling in Deol’s image. The actor’s eyes gave the impression that he wanted to convey something. Vanga was seeking a villain for his film, and this search ended with Deol’s cricket match photograph, and Vanga’s decision proved successful in theaters.
‘Animal’ earned over 900 crore rupees worldwide and became a blockbuster. Following its massive success, Deol received numerous project offers. He then appeared in the 350 crore film ‘Kanguva’. Moreover, reports indicate that he will be seen in a series directed by Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan. There are also reports that he will be a part of Alia Bhatt’s film ‘Alpha’.
