Bobby Deol began his association with cinema as a child artist, appearing as a young Dharmendra in Dharam Veer (1977). He later returned to the industry as a leading actor with Barsaat (1995), which established him as a romantic hero and earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
During the late 1990s and early 2000s, Bobby Deol appeared in several commercially successful films, including Gupt (1997), Soldier (1998), Badal (2000), Bichhoo (2000), Ajnabee (2001), and Humraaz (2002). His performance in Humraaz earned him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actor.
After a period of fluctuating success, Bobby experienced a major career resurgence through digital entertainment and more challenging roles. His performance as Baba Nirala in the series Aashram brought him significant attention, while his role in Animal (2023) further strengthened his image as an actor capable of portraying intense and unconventional characters.
He has continued to remain active in films and streaming projects. His recent and upcoming work includes Bandar, directed by Anurag Kashyap, as well as projects such as Alpha and Jana Nayagan.