Bobby Deol
ActingAbout Bobby Deol
Bobby Deol (born January 27, 1969) is an Indian film actor who works in Hindi films. In a career spanning more than two decades, he has appeared in over forty films and is the recipient of a Filmfare Award and a Filmfare Best Actor Award nomination. He is the son of Dharmendra and the brother of Sunny Deol, also a successful actor in the Indian Film Industry. He is particularly noted for acting in several thriller films, often playing antiheroic characters who are forced to commit crimes to avenge the deaths of loved ones and his films commonly involve themes of jealousy, deceit, revenge and romantic thrillers often involving him caught in love triangles. Deol briefly appeared as a child actor in the film Dharam Veer in 1977 and made his acting debut as an adult in Barsaat (1995) which garnered him the Filmfare Best Debut Award. In addition to acting in films, Deol is involved with several humanitarian causes and has participated in concert tours and stage shows.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bobby Deol reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Bobby Deol's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bobby Deol remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Vaada Raha... I Promise, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bobby Deol Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bobby Deol's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bobby Deol.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | War 2 | Unnamed | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit | Aurangazeb | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Housefull 5 | Jalal Dobriyal / Jolly No. 4 (special appearance) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Daaku Maharaaj | Balwant Singh Thakur | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Kanguva | Udhiran | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Animal | Abrar Haque | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Love Hostel | Viraj Singh Dagar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Class of '83 | Dean Vijay Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Housefull 4 | Dharamputra / Max | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se | Kalaa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Race 3 | Yash Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Poster Boys | Vinay Sharma | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Players | Ronnie Grewal | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Thank You | Raj | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Gajodhar Singh Dhillon / Karamveer Singh Dhillon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Vaada Raha... I Promise | Dr. Duke Chawla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Ek: The Power of One | Nandkumar 'Nandu' Sharma / Puran Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dostana | Abhimanyu 'Abhi' Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Heroes | Dhananjay "DJ" Shergill | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Chamku | Chamku | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Nanhe Jaisalmer: A Dream Come True | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Naqaab | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Apne | Karan Choudhary | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Jhoom Barabar Jhoom | Satvinder ‘Steve’ Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shakalaka Boom Boom | AJ | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Alag | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dosti: Friends Forever | Karan Thapar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Barsaat | Arav Kapoor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Tango Charlie | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Jurm | Avinash Malhotra | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo | Captain Kunaljit Singh / Lieutenant Commander Vikramjeet Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Bardaasht | Aditya Shrivastav | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Kismat | Tony | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Chor Machaaye Shor | Shyam Singh / Inspector Ram Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Humraaz | Raj Singhania | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | 23rd March 1931: Shaheed | Bhagat Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Kranti | ACP Abhay Pratap Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ajnabee | Raj Malhotra | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Aashiq | Chander Kapoor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Bichhoo | Jeeva | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Badal | Raja / Badal | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dillagi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Soldier | Vicky/Raju Malhotra | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Kareeb | Brij Kumar (Birju) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | ...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya | Bobby Oberoi | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Gupt: The Hidden Truth | Sahil Sinha | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Barsaat | Badal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Dharam Veer | Young Dharam | Hit | Similar → |
Bobby Deol - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bobby Deol?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bobby Deol is "Vaada Raha... I Promise" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Bobby Deol acted in?
Bobby Deol has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bobby Deol?
Other notable films include "Dharam Veer", "Om Shanti Om", and "Kranti".