Bobby Deol, who recently impressed audiences with his powerful performance in Animal, has opened up about his struggle with alcohol addiction. In an interview with Humans of Bombay, the actor shared his journey of overcoming tough times and the importance of not dwelling on past mistakes, highlighting that the decision to change must come from within.
Reflecting on his struggles, Bobby Deol said, “You can sit back and regret everything you have done wrong. But how do you learn from your mistakes? It’s just that you had to go through all those things, and you had to come out of it. You can do it. No one can hold your hand. I can’t tell my fans who are going through that phase how to get out of it because they all know how to get out of it. Everybody knows how to get out of that phase. It is just that you have to believe in yourself.”
Bobby described the experience of battling addiction as feeling like drowning, explaining, “Everybody feels weak, everybody feels they can’t… it is so difficult… that you can’t come out. It’s like you are drowning and people let themselves drown. I think everybody can swim out of it. I think there are small things here and there… suddenly there will be a switch turned out and you are like, ‘I can do it!’ For me, it was everybody around me in my house who were so worried about me. They would keep encouraging me. But they were so sad in their eyes looking at me while I was torturing myself. They could not help me beyond comforting me with their words.”
Bobby Deol’s portrayal of Abrar Haque, a menacing antagonist in Animal, has been hailed as a significant comeback in his career. Despite his limited screen time, his performance was praised by fans and critics alike for its intensity and the ability to convey emotion with minimal dialogue. This role marks a pivotal moment for the actor, who has managed to overcome personal struggles and achieve new professional heights.
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