Abhay Deol is an actor, film producer working in Hindi cinema and English cinema. Clapnumber holds 36 titles for Abhay Deol, from Socha Na Tha in 2005 to Bun Tikki in 2025. By decade, that is 7 in the 2000s, 16 in the 2010s and 9 in the 2020s. Those titles are mostly drama, crime and comedy.
Biography
Abhay Deol (born 15 March 1976) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi films. Born in the Deol family, he made his screen debut with Imtiaz Ali's romantic comedy Socha Na Tha (2005). Deol was praised for his performances in the independent films Manorama Six Feet Under (2007) and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008). His breakthrough came in 2009 with a starring role in Anurag Kashyap's black comedy Dev.D, a modern-day adaptation of Devdas.
Deol had his biggest commercial success in Zoya Akhtar's ensemble film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011). His performance was well-received and earned him a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. Deol later appeared in independent films including the drama Road, Movie (2010) and the war film Chakravyuh (2012), while simultaneously working in commercially successful films including the romantic drama Raanjhanaa (2013), and the romantic comedy Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016). He has since starred in the Tamil film Hero (2019) and the Netflix drama series Trial By Fire (2023).
Deol is noted for his portrayal of complex characters on screen, and is vocal in his support for parallel cinema in India. Deol owns a production company, Forbidden Films, which he established in 2009. He is an active philanthropist and supports various NGOs.
Common questions
How many films has Abhay Deol been in?
Clapnumber lists 36 titles for Abhay Deol.
What was Abhay Deol's first film?
The earliest release on file is Socha Na Tha (2005).
What is Abhay Deol's latest film?
The most recent release on file is Bun Tikki (2025).
Who has Abhay Deol worked with most?
Anurag Kashyap, on 4 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch Abhay Deol's films?
Titles featuring Abhay Deol are listed on Amazon Prime, Zee5 and Apple TV. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.
