Before Bobby Deol settled into married life with Tanya Deol and became one of the most loved family men in Bollywood, he was once in a relationship with Pooja Bhatt. Years later, Pooja now speaks warmly about this chapter of her life, calling it one of her most memorable experiences.
During a recent conversation, the actor and director talked about love, heartbreak, and why some relationships deserve silence rather than public analysis.The discussion with Vicky Lalwani began when Pooja was asked why she chose not to pursue mainstream acting aggressively after her first film ‘Daddy’. She admitted that acting wasn’t her biggest priority at the time and hinted that the person she was dating at the time wasn’t particularly supportive of her film career.
When the conversation turned towards Bobby Deol, Pooja admitted their relationship without hesitation.
When asked if she loved him so much, she replied with a smile: “Of course. What’s not to fall in love with?” Recalling their time together, she added: “It was a magical time in my life, and he was a magical human being to be with.”
Why does Pooja Bhatt refuse to discuss the breakup?
While many celebrity breakups often become a public spectacle, Pooja made it clear that she is not interested in revisiting old wounds or revealing personal details about why the relationship ended.
“I don’t think it’s a good idea to sit down today and talk about why my relationship with him ended,” she said.The actor explained that life naturally takes people in different directions and not every relationship is meant to last forever. According to her, the important thing is to maintain the dignity of everyone involved.Pooja also stressed that relationships should be respected even after they end because people move on and build new lives with others over time.
Speaking about Bobby, she said: “He is a married man today, a father of grown children, and enjoying a wonderful new boom in his career.”
Pooja Bhatt praises Bobby Deol’s performance in the movie Animal
Pooja Bhatt also expressed her admiration for Bobby Deol’s recent career comeback and especially appreciated his work in the film ‘Animal’. “I loved him in Animal. For me, he made the movie. I’m so happy for him,” she said. The actor added that maintaining grace is very important when talking about people who were once an important part of your life.“Dignity and grace in the present moment, not just for your life but for the people who have been in your life, and the people they have in their lives, is a very important thing to maintain,” she explained.
Reviving Bobby Deol’s career
Bobby Deol started his acting journey with the 1995 film Barsaat and soon became a popular face in films like Gupt, Soldier, Humraaz and Apne. After a quieter phase in his career, the actor made a strong comeback with projects like Race 3 and Animal, earning praise for his intense performances.
Next, Bobby will be seen in Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Bandar’ and YRF’s ‘Alpha’, which also stars Alia Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt’s half-sister.Bobby married Tanya Deol in 1996, and they have two sons, Aryaman and Dharam Deol. Meanwhile, Pooja Bhatt married Manish Makhija in 2003 before they split after more than a decade together. Although their relationship belongs to the past, Pooja’s recent comments show that some memories are still remembered with warmth, respect and affection.