Before Bobby Deol settled into married life with Tanya Deol and became one of Bollywood’s most loved family men, he was once in a relationship. Pooja Bhatt. Years later, Pooja has spoken warmly about that chapter in her life, calling it one of her most memorable experiences. In a recent interview, the actor-filmmaker discussed love, heartbreak, and why some relationships deserve silence instead of the public.The argument with Vickey Lalwani started when Pooja was asked why she chose not to aggressively pursue lead acting after her debut film ‘Daddy’. He admitted that acting was not his highest priority at the time and suggested that no one he knew at the time was particularly supportive of his film career. When the conversation turned to Bobby Deol, Pooja admitted their relationship without hesitation. When asked if she was very much in love with him, she replied with a smile, “Of course. What’s not to fall in love with?” Remembering their time together, she added, “It was a magical time in my life, and he was a magical person to be with.”
Why Pooja Bhatt refuses to discuss her breakup
While many celebrity breakups become a public spectacle, Pooja made it clear that she has no interest in revisiting old wounds or revealing personal details about why the relationship ended. “I don’t think it’s in good taste 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 that not all relationships are meant to last forever. According to him, it is important to preserve the dignity of all involved.Pooja further stressed that relationships should be respected even after they end because people move on and build new lives with others over time. “He’s a married man today, a father of children, he’s got a wonderful new boom in his career,” she said of Bobby.
Pooja Bhatt has praised Bobby Deol’s performance in ‘Animal’
Pooja Bhatt also expressed her admiration for Bobby Deol’s recent career revival and especially appreciated his work in ‘Animal’. “I loved him in Animalia. For me, he made the film. I am very happy with him,” he shared. The actor added that maintaining grace is very important when talking about people who were an important part of your life.“It’s very important to maintain the dignity and grace of today, not only for your life, but also for the people who have been in your life and the people in their lives,” he explained.
Reviving Bobby Deol’s career
Bobby Deol started his acting journey in 1995 with ‘Barsaat’ and soon became a familiar face with 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. Bobby will next 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 the couple share two sons, Aryaman and Dharam Deol. Meanwhile, Pooja Bhatt married Manish Makhija in 2003 after dating for over a decade before the two parted ways. Although their relationship is in the past, Pooja’s recent comments show that some memories are still remembered with warmth, respect and love.
