Abhay Deol: Iwas a reluctant actor

AbhayDeolwas determined to create his own identitywhen hemade his debut over a decade ago. But coming froma film family, the actor says hewas conflicted about fame.

Deol says people initially expected him to follow in the footsteps of his uncle Dharmendra and cousin SunnyDeol, but he chose alternative cinema over commercial projects to assert his individuality.

“I feelmy advantage of coming froma film family is that having seen fameup close, having seen the industry so close and howitworks, Iwas not enamoured by fame.

“Iwasn’t looking to be a star, I just happened to love acting, Iwas a reluctant actor. So Iwas like how do Imanage this without taking in the frenzy of becoming a star,” saidDeol.

His next film NanuKi Jaanu, a horror comedy directed by Faraz Haider, co- starring Patralekhaa, is scheduled to release in India on April 20.