Bobby Deol's Blockbuster Comeback: From Star Kid to Reborn Actor at 53

• Bobby Deol, son of Dharmendra, debuted with *Barsaat* (1995) and achieved early success in thrillers like *Gupt* and *Soldier*.
• His career faced a significant downturn, leading to a three-year hiatus and a struggle with alcohol, as offers dried up.
• An initial comeback attempt with *Poster Boys* (2017) failed to make an impact at the box office.
• He made a dramatic return as the antagonist in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s *Animal* (2023), earning widespread acclaim and commercial success.
• Further cementing his comeback, Deol featured in Aryan Khan's *The Ba***ds of Bollywood* (2025) and Anurag Kashyap’s *Bandar*, showcasing his versatility.

Why It Matters: Bobby Deol's journey highlights resilience, reinventing himself from a struggling star kid to a respected actor at 53.