Abhay Deol net worth: Whenever we hear the name of ‘Deol’ family, the first thing that comes to our mind is Sunny Deol’s 2.5 kg hand or Bobby Deol’s swag. The legacy started by Dharmendra ji was carried on brilliantly by his sons on the big screen. But there is also a face in this famous family who never liked to run after ‘Masala’ films. He neither took off his shirt to show his body nor shouted dialogues. People used to say that this boy is a flop despite being from the Deol family. But today when the figures have come out, the whole world has been stunned. This person, who used to do his work silently, has today become richer than his two elder brothers, Sunny and Bobby Deol. We are talking about Abhay Deol, who without any fanfare wrote the story of his destiny, which is no less than a film script.
Abhay’s childhood was spent in an environment of Mumbai, where there was talk of cinema everywhere. His father Ajit Singh Deol was a film maker and uncle Dharmendra was an institute in himself. But Abhay’s eyes did not show that sparkle which is required to become a superstar. He was a little different since childhood. He did not like crowds, he remained silent and often remained lost in his own thoughts. He was more interested in peace and art than a glittering lifestyle. When he grew up and the time came to enter the world of acting, there were two paths in front of him. A path on which Sunny and Bobby had become superstars, that is, action films and a lot of money. The second way was the one which would give peace to his soul, even if it involved a lot of risk.
Became a victim of depression, then recovered like this
Abhay chose another path. His first film was ‘Socha Na Tha’ released in the year 2005. The film was very cute, but could not show the magic at the box office that was expected from a Deol. After this, many films came one after the other, but success was far from them. People started saying that Abhay’s career was over. He was running out of money, was not getting work and big people in the industry were not taking him seriously.
There came a time when he became a victim of depression and went to New York. There he spent his time painting, learning welding and discovering himself. He was in a situation from which it seemed impossible to come back.
Formed his own production company, opened a restaurant
But instead of accepting defeat, Abhay changed his thinking. He had understood that he would not be able to create his identity and wealth just by acting. After returning from New York he took a big risk. He decided that he would make films of his own choice. He started his own production company ‘Forbidden Films’. With this he entered the world of business. He was fond of food, so he invested in a restaurant chain named ‘The Fatty Cow’. This was the moment when the businessman inside an actor had awakened. He understood that if you cannot change the system, then become a part of the system and make your own rules.
Abhay’s business model was very simple but smart. Instead of investing all the money in one place, he divided it into different parts. He bought property in posh areas of Mumbai, worked on his land in Punjab and built a luxurious eco-friendly house in Goa, which is worth crores today. In the film industry, he made himself the face of ‘middle of the road’ cinema. He became the icon of the youth through films like ‘Dev D’ and ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’. He had recognized the arrival of OTT platforms long ago and started preparing his content accordingly.
How much more is Abhay’s net worth than Sunny and Bobby?
Abhay never looked back while walking on the path of progress. His restaurant business gave him the financial strength which he lacked in his initial days. While Sunny and Bobby Deol were earning only from films and advertisements, Abhay had opened many avenues of earning through restaurants, real estate and production houses.
Today the situation is such that even though Abhay’s films come occasionally, his annual earnings are in crores. Reports suggest that his net worth has reached around Rs 400 crore, which is much higher than that of his cousins. According to different media reports, Sunny Deol’s net worth is estimated at Rs 130 crore, while Bobby Deol’s net worth is Rs 60-70 crore.
Goa glass house in discussion
Today Abhay Deol is living life on his own terms. His ‘Glass House’ in Goa remains a topic of discussion, which reflects his unique way of thinking. Abhay has called it ‘a house without windows’. Instead of traditional windows, there are large floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, which when opened make the entire house feel like an open veranda.
The design of the house is such that the forest and greenery feel a part of the house. It is spread over 1 acre. The ceilings are quite high and black granite has been used on the floors. The home has minimal furnishings, consisting of pottery, paintings and a spectacular outdoor swimming pool. Along with a modern kitchen, the house also has a personal DJ setup, which reflects Abhay’s fondness for music.
