We are always larger than life because we come from this mentality that since we are a very poor nation, we need an escapist cinema to take us out of our miseries. And that's where Bollywood comes from. — Abhay Deol Copy Share Image
It's not that I don't want to do different films. The non-mainstream stuff that I did started to get successful... But for an industry… — Abhay Deol Copy Share Image
Tamil for me is my cousin Esha. I even told her that I was preparing to play a Tamilian and asked her if she… — Abhay Deol Copy Share Image
My cousins and my uncle have been iconic heroes in the industry and I don't think I'm anywhere close to that, but I'm happy… — Abhay Deol Copy Share Image
It harms me when people say I am 'non-mainstream' or 'non-commercial' actor. I try to fight off such labels. — Abhay Deol Copy Share Image
After 'Socha Na Tha' flopped, nobody wanted to work with me. I became very bitter and angry. So now when the industry and the… — Abhay Deol Copy Share Image
Los Angeles is much like Mumbai, the film industry rules the city over most other professions, so it feels like home. — Abhay Deol Copy Share Image
I was always looking for relatability, because I am not someone cut out for larger than life roles. — Abhay Deol Copy Share Image
I always wanted my work to speak for itself but I realized you have to show people a little bit of yourself and interact… — Abhay Deol Copy Share Image
