26 January,2023 10:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
(Pic courtesy: Bobby Deol/ Instagram)
The 90s heartthrob who has taken the OTT space by storm with his back-to-back scintillating performances, Bollywood actor Bobby Deol is turning a year older today. Hailed as 'Lord Bobby' by his fans and netizens on social media, Bobby became an overnight sensation right from his debut movie, 'Barsaat' in 1995. The son of legendary actor, Dharmendra and brother of 'Gadar' star, Sunny Deol, Bobby has starred in a variety of films, including thrillers, dramas, and comedies. A true-blue dashing hero of the 90s, Bobby has reinforced his critical success with acclaimed performances in digital ventures like 'Class of '83', 'Aashram' series and 'Love Hostel' and has now emerged as one of the biggest stars of the OTT space. As the actor turns 54 today, let's take a look at some of the best movies of Bobby Deol that solidified his place as one of Bollywood's leading actors.
Gupt: Bobby Deol stars as Sahil Sinha, a man falsely accused of murder, in this thriller directed by Rajiv Rai. The film was a commercial success and is considered one of Deol's best performances. The 1997 hit suspense thriller also starred Kajol and Manisha Koirala along with Bobby.
Barsaat: This romantic drama directed by Rajkumar Santoshi features Deol as Badal, a man who falls in love with a woman from a wealthy family. The film was a commercial success and helped establish Deol as a leading actor in Bollywood. The movie which marked Bobby's debut in Bollywood starred Twinkle Khanna as Deol's love interest.
Apne: In this drama directed by Anil Sharma, Deol stars alongside his real-life father Dharmendra and brother Sunny Deol. The film tells the story of a former boxer and his two sons who become involved in the sport.
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Soldier: Deol stars as a soldier who goes undercover to take down a crime syndicate in this action film directed by Abbas-Mustan. The film was a commercial success and earned Deol critical acclaim for his performance.
Dillagi: Deol stars opposite Urmila Matondkar in this romantic comedy-drama directed by Sunny Deol. The film tells the story of a man who falls in love with a woman who is already engaged to someone else.
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Yamla Pagla Deewana: This comedy-drama directed by Samir Karnik features Deol alongside his father Dharmendra and brother Sunny Deol. The film was a commercial success and Deol received praise for his comedic performance.
Blackmail: Deol stars as Rohan Khurana, a man who is blackmailed by a woman he had a one-night stand with in this crime thriller directed by Anil Devgan. The film was a commercial success and Deol received praise for his performance.