Abhay Deol: The Wealthiest of the Deol Family—Three Times Richer Than Sunny and Bobby!

While Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol boast a string of box-office superhits like Gadar, Border, Ghayal, and Soldier, it’s their cousin Abhay Deol—famous for Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara—who tops the family’s wealth charts. Reports from Lifestyle Asia and Medium reveal that Abhay Deol’s net worth is estimated at a staggering Rs 400 crore for 2023-24, nearly three times more than Sunny (around Rs 120 crore) and Bobby Deol (about Rs 70 crore).

How Did Abhay Deol Build His Wealth?

Cinema and Critical Success:
Abhay started his acting journey in 2005 with Socha Na Tha. Over two decades, he’s starred in 23 films and several web series, earning critical acclaim for movies like Dev D, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Oye Lucky Lucky Oye, and Shanghai. While he may lack the massive commercial hits of his cousins, his select hits and consistent presence in parallel cinema have kept his profile strong.

OTT Platforms:
Recently, Abhay’s main income (reportedly around Rs 10 crore annually) comes from web platforms, thanks to acclaimed shows like Netflix’s Trial by Fire.

Business Ventures:
Abhay Deol’s diversified investments are the real drivers of his wealth:

• The Fatty Cow Restaurant Chain: A successful culinary business established early in his career.

• Forbidden Films: His own production house.

• Real Estate: A Rs 27 crore home in Mumbai (now much more valuable), multiple properties in Mumbai and Punjab, and an eco-friendly glass home in Goa add massive value to his net worth.

A Life Beyond Fame

Abhay, despite his success, prefers staying away from the limelight. He once stated, “Money doesn’t bring happiness… true satisfaction is doing what feels right, even if the film is small.” This philosophy, combined with smart business moves, has made him not just a respected actor but the wealthiest member of the Deol clan.