Bobby Deol Discusses His Role in 'Bandar' and Gender Bias in Cinema

At 57, Bobby Deol is thriving in his career, starring in Anurag Kashyap's 'Bandar' as a pop star facing false accusations. He discusses the complexities of his character, Samar, and addresses gender bias in the film industry. Bobby emphasizes that while his character is flawed, it doesn't equate to criminality. He finds joy in portraying roles that differ from his true self, highlighting the challenges of acting. Looking forward, he has exciting projects lined up, including 'Alpha' and 'Jana Nayagan'. Discover more about his insights and upcoming roles.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 19, 2026, 23:40 IST

Bobby Deol's Busy Career at 57

At the age of 57, Bobby Deol is experiencing one of the most active phases of his career, engaging in various film projects across India. In his latest film, Bandar, directed by Anurag Kashyap, he portrays a pop star named Samar, who faces false accusations of rape and finds himself entangled in the legal system as an innocent man. Bobby elaborated on his character, emphasizing that while Samar is not without flaws, he finds himself in unfortunate circumstances. The Animal star expressed his enjoyment in portraying characters that differ significantly from his true self.

Bobby Deol on Gender Bias in 'Bandar'

Bobby Deol on the gender bias in Bandar

In a conversation with a media outlet, Bobby Deol clarified that Bandar does not promote animosity towards women. He described Samar as a "flawed character," stating, "Nobody is perfect. But that doesn't mean you have committed a crime just because your morals are very uncertain. You sometimes think you're a nice person; you sometimes think you're the worst person. Human beings are flawed and what makes us better is when we control those emotions. I don't come across anyone who is perfect. Neither am I. But that doesn't make you a criminal if you have been accused. It could be a situation that you get into. Maybe you've pushed someone in a bad way to react to you like that. It's not normal but it is something that can happen to someone."

The Challenges of Playing Samar

Why was Bandar hard for Bobby to act in?

Bobby shared that taking on this role was particularly challenging for him. He remarked, "For me, it was a very challenging character to play something like this. Because usually, it would be something how I was in Animal or how I was in The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Even Ashram was a tough character to play. I enjoy it because it's not me but it's amazing, as an actor, you get to play [these] characters."

Upcoming Projects

Looking ahead, Bobby will portray Fateh Singh Lakhawat in the YRF Spy Universe film Alpha, alongside Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, and Anil Kapoor. Additionally, he is involved in Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, which is yet to be released.