bobby deol Recently reflecting on the massive success of Animal and how the film completely changed the perception of his career. Speaking to Shekhar Suman on his chat show, the actor opened up about his comeback journey, his struggles and his emotional bond with his father. Dharmendra.During the conversation, Bobby revealed that Dharmendra was initially unsure about what impact his role in Animal would have.Bobby recalled with a smile, “Papa used to ask me, ‘You are a villain? What is your role?’However, after the release of the film and the overwhelming response it received online and in theatres, Dharmendra became very proud of his son’s success.Bobby shared, “When he saw that people were getting so much love, he was very happy.”The actor further recalled how Dharmendra, who loves scrolling through Instagram and reading fans’ reactions, had reacted after seeing the craze for his performance.“Papa told me, ‘People have gone crazy about you.’ I am very happy that he saw that phase in my life,” Bobby said.

‘My parents were very happy after Animal’

Bobby admitted that seeing his parents happy after years of struggle was one of the most emotional moments of his return journey.The actor said that the love he received after Animal felt special because it came after a long period of self-doubt and career setbacks.Remembering his father, Bobby became emotional and said, “For me, my father was a person who was loved so much by the whole world. Papa was special. No one can be like him.”

Sandeep Reddy Vanga Bobby was cast after seeing the photo

Bobby also credited director Sandeep Reddy Vanga for giving him the opportunity in Animal.According to the actor, Vanga cast him after seeing a picture of him from Celebrity Cricket League.“He told me he liked my expression in that picture and he wanted me,” Bobby revealed.The actor further revealed that he never expected such a strong response to his role in the film.At the end of the conversation, Bobby reflected on how differently he views success now after experiencing the setbacks and comebacks during his journey.“There is one thing in my mind… even if I am gone for a while… no problem… will come back because I don’t give up,” he concluded.