Bobby Deol, known for his roles in films like ‘Animal’ and ‘Soldier’, recently opened up about his formative years, describing them as filled with warmth and familial closeness. He shared a personal anecdote about sleeping with his parents until the age of 14, a memory he cherishes and considers a sign of good fortune.
Deol explained that his upbringing in a large joint family naturally involved shared living spaces. This, coupled with his deep attachment to his parents, led to him sharing their room for many years. He views this extended period of closeness as a normal and beneficial aspect of Indian family life, fostering strong bonds.
A fascinating detail shared by the actor is his father Dharmendra’s habit of sleeping with the lights on. This childhood exposure led Bobby Deol to develop a similar aversion to complete darkness. Today, he maintains this habit, using a night light, a practice that often sparks gentle disagreements with his wife but remains a comforting link to his past.
He reminisced about his mother’s attempts to have him share a room with his brother, a transition he resisted. His parents’ willingness to let him continue sleeping with them, even when space was limited in their joint family home, underscores the loving dynamics of his childhood. Deol now finds comfort in sleeping alone but acknowledges the profound impact of those early years.