When 'Bandar' star Bobby Deol ADVISED Sunny Deol to try something different: 'Being the STAR, playing the hero is so BORING'

Bobby Deol is currently receiving appreciation for his work in Anurag Kashyap's 'Bandar'. After earning attention for his performance in 'Animal', the actor is once again finding praise from viewers and critics.In an earlier conversation with Man's World India Magazine, Bobby had spoken openly about his journey in cinema. He reflected on how different experiences during his career shaped his outlook as an actor. The actor explained that difficult phases in his professional life changed the way he viewed acting and helped him understand the limitations that sometimes come with stardom. He also discussed how repeated portrayals of similar roles can eventually become restrictive.While speaking about mainstream hero images, Bobby explained that many actors often become trapped within expectations created around them. Sharing his views, he had said, “Being the star, playing the hero is so boring. I look at some of my friends and contemporaries, who are big stars, and see that they have gotten stuck in their image. The market will not let them experiment, the audience will not accept them if they do, and this in turn makes them too insecure to try anything different."Bobby also spoke about his brother Sunny Deol during the discussion. He explained that a strong screen identity can sometimes become difficult to move away from. According to him, certain actors continue carrying expectations linked to their established public image. He further said, "I often tell my brother, that bhaiyya you should do something different. But he explains that he can’t because his image is so strong. He is stuck with it. He can’t break out of his star image. But I am lucky that way; I could do it.”Meanwhile, 'Bandar' has been receiving encouraging responses from viewers and critics after its release. The film has generated conversations around both its performances and subject matter. Bobby's role, in particular, has been receiving attention from audiences. Several viewers have highlighted the emotional intensity of his performance in the film.ETimes, while reviewing the film, highlighted Bobby Deol's portrayal and wrote:"Casting Bobby Deol is the film's masterstroke. He looks and feels broken in what is arguably his finest and most demanding performance in years. The narrative pushes him to the edge, stripping away every shred of dignity, respect and self-worth. Rarely has Deol appeared this vulnerable and helpless on screen. Kashyap relentlessly unsettles his protagonist and, in doing so, leaves the audience equally shaken.The film also highlights how prolonged undertrial detention violates a person's right to a fair trial. Beyond exposing the appalling conditions inside overcrowded prisons and the routine denial of basic constitutional rights, the drama observes how the endless pursuit of justice can become more punishing than the punishment itself."