Abhay Deol on long absence from films: No one is giving me work
Abhay Deol, who began his career with Imtiaz Ali's Socha Na Tha in 2005, has been lately taking long breaks between his films. The actor was last seen in a small cameo in Zero, which starred Shah Rukh Khan.
Abhay Deol on being away from films
In an interview to Mid Day, the actor has finally revealed why he has been absent from the film world for a long time.
He said, "No one is giving me any work. The kind of content I want to be part of, is hardly made. At the same time, I have not closed myself to anything. As long as it excites me, I am game for it."
"It is a choice I have made. The kind of stories I like often comes from debutant directors. So, to ensure that the film sees the light of day is a long process in itself," Abhay added.
The 43-year-old actor, who has completed 14 years in the industry, also said that there won't be any celebrations for this milestone.
"I haven't bagged awards or made any landmark project, so there won't be much to celebrate. If you go against the mainstream narrative, you do not get the [desired] visibility," the Dev D actor told the newspaper.
On the work front, Abhay Deol has acted in films like Socha Na Tha (2005), Ahista-Ahista (2006), Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local and Manorama Six Feet Under (2007), Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008), Dev D (2009), Road Movie and Aisha (2010), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), Shanghai and Chakravyuh (2012) Raanjhanaa (2013), Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016) and Zero (2018).
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