Social media is packed with birthday tributes for Animal actor Bobby Deol as he turns 57 today, on January 27, 2027. Born in 1969 to Bollywood legend Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur, Bobby’s career has been a wild ride. From child artist to chocolate boy to a dreaded villain, he has worn multiple hats in his career spanning over three decades. Only few would remember the Deol Jr facing camera for the first time as a 10-year-old child artist for 1977 film Dharamveer.
However, it wasn’t before 1995 that he was launched as a leading actor in Barsaat opposite Twinkle Khanna that went on to become a massive blockbuster. With his long curly hair and effortless style, he instantly became the country’s biggest heartthrob. After delivering a plethora of flops, he rediscovered himself many years later.
The epic rise of a global icon
After a long gap where he was barely seen on screen, Bobby pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in the history of Bollywood. The 2023 film Animal changed everything, turning him into a global sensation now famously called ‘Lord Bobby’ by his fans. Playing the terrifying, silent villain Abrar earned him a reported Rs 5 crore and opened doors to the South, where he recently starred in big-budget films like Kanguva and Daaku Maharaaj.
On the digital side, his role as the cunning Baba Nirala in the series Aashram remains a massive hit. As the show continues to pull huge numbers on Amazon MX Player, fans are already asking about Season 4. His co-star Chandan Roy Sanyal even posted a birthday wish on Instagram today, calling him “Babajee” and hinting that they might be back on the Aashram sets for filming very soon.
Bobby Deol’s net worth and family business
Bobby Deol’s net worth now stands at an impressive Rs 70 crore. While he currently charges between Rs 4 to Rs 6 crore per movie, his income isn’t limited to acting. The Deol family is deeply involved in the hospitality business. They own the famous Garam Dharam Dhaba in Delhi-NCR and the He-Man restaurant on the Karnal Highway, both of which are major hotspots for road trippers. They also continue to run their long-standing production house, Vijayta Films.
A life of luxury: Mansions, supercars, and sneakers
Bobby’s personal life is just as grand as his movies. He lives in a massive, elegant bungalow in Vile Parle, Mumbai, worth about Rs 6 crore. The house is known for its beautiful wooden work, giant chandeliers, and expensive art pieces.
However, his real passion lies in his garage. A total car nut, Bobby recently added a high-performance Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two to his collection, costing roughly Rs 3 crore. His fleet also includes a Range Rover Vogue, a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, a Porsche Cayenne, and a Land Rover Freelander 2.
To top off his ‘cool’ image, Bobby is arguably Bollywood’s biggest sneaker collector. His closet is full of high-end kicks, including Gucci Ultrapace sneakers worth Rs 90,000 and Golden Goose Francy high-tops priced at Rs 51,540, along with several pairs from Balenciaga and Christian Louboutin.
