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Bobby Deol's Dark Turn: From Hero to Villain
24 May
Summary
- Bobby Deol transforms with intense negative roles after romantic hero image.
- He paused his UK shoot to promote the upcoming film 'Bandar'.
- Deol stars as a pop star facing allegations in Anurag Kashyap's 'Bandar'.

Bobby Deol is experiencing a significant career resurgence, marked by his compelling performances in intense negative roles. His transition away from his established romantic hero persona has been widely celebrated by fans, who have nicknamed him "Lord Bobby."
Deol recently returned to India from the United Kingdom, temporarily pausing his international filming schedule. This break was to actively participate in the promotional activities for his forthcoming film, 'Bandar'.
Directed by Anurag Kashyap, 'Bandar' features Deol as Sameer Mehra, a former pop star whose life unravels after facing disturbing sexual assault allegations. The film delves into his struggle within a high-stakes courtroom drama and intense media attention, as he maintains his innocence against a flawed system.
This project represents the first cinematic collaboration between Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap, generating considerable anticipation. Deol's recent impactful portrayal of a menacing antagonist in 'Animal' has solidified his gravitation towards edgy and morally complex characters.
Looking ahead, Bobby Deol's upcoming projects include a significant antagonist role in Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe film 'Alpha', alongside Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. He is also set to star in the Amazon Prime Video spy thriller series 'Teen Kauwe'.