Bollywood sensation Abhay Deol might be winning hearts across different age groups now, but that wasn’t always the case when he was younger. His cousins, Sunny and Bobby Deol, certainly didn’t see him that way; they actually found him quite "annoying."

During an appearance on The Suvir Saran Show, the 49-year-old Dev D star looked back on his childhood. He shared memories of growing up with Sunny and Bobby in a large joint family and how their parents made efforts to shield them from the spotlight.

Sunny and Bobby stayed apart from each other

Abhay recalled how he was the youngest of the seven kids in the family and was pampered. “I was the youngest. So they babied me but they didn’t want me around because I was annoying. They were much closer to each other than I am because I grew up not really around them much, but they were around each other a lot. My sisters are still very close to Sunny and Bobby,” he said.

Talking about their relationship the actor added, “Of course, now we are adults so relationships change over time, but while growing up we didn't mingle much.”

Our family really put in the effort to provide us with a typical childhood

They made an effort to shield us from the glitz and attention. Their goal was to provide us with the most ordinary upbringing possible. I was raised in a joint family alongside Sunny and Bobby Deol. Our parents wanted to keep us distanced from the entertainment world, believing that whether we would eventually enter the industry or not, it was important for us to enjoy a typical childhood while we were still kids.

Abhay Deol discusses his experiences with bullying during his school years

Abhay opened up about his experiences with bullying in school, which stemmed from his well-known family. "School was a mixed experience. Some people were drawn to the glamour and gave me attention, while others looked down on me for my fame and held a grudge."

Renowned for his unique choices, Abhay has appeared in several acclaimed films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dev D, Shanghai, and Raanjhanaa, among others. His most recent appearance was in the web series Trial By Fire.

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