Actor Abhay Deol recently shared rare insights into his upbringing within the Deol family. Abhay discussed the conservative nature of his family, revealing that women in the family were “allowed to work but not in films.” In a recent interview with Filmfare, he described the traditional mindset that shaped his early years and his family’s reserved stance on the film industry, despite its deep roots within Bollywood.
"Women Are Allowed to Work but Not in Films," Says Abhay Deol While reflecting on his family’s values, Abhay remarked, “They [women] are allowed to work but not in films.” Growing up, he explained, “We were pretty conservative. We were a joint family with seven kids in the house.
Films were something I was exposed to from childhood through my uncle and father. They came from humble backgrounds, they came from a village, and for them, the big city and world of glamour was alien.” According to Abhay, his family’s desire to “hold on to their small-town values” impacted the family’s outlook on mingling within the film industry.
Abhay shared that these protective measures left him confused as a child, saying, “I didn’t understand why we were held back from going to ‘filmy parties,’ or mingling with the industry kids. They were trying to protect us, but back then, I was confused.” A Unique Career Path in Bollywood Discussing his own film choices, Abhay recalled that his father, Ajit Deol, initially disapproved of his decision to star in.
