With back-to-back impactful performances, Bobby Deol has transformed the second innings of his career into one of the most anticipated phases in Bollywood. Audiences remain captivated by his intense roles in *Animal* and *The Ba****ds of Bollywood*, but the latest buzz is set to excite his Gen Z fan base even more.
### Bobby Deol to Play a Grey Character in Ahaan Panday’s Next with Ali Abbas Zafar: Report
Rumours are swirling that Bobby Deol will once again portray a grey-shaded character in Ahaan Panday’s upcoming film, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and also starring Sharvari.
A report by *Mid-Day* quoted a trade source who said, “It would be incorrect to call him the villain. His character holds an authoritative position in the film, but there’s more to him than meets the eye. As the story progresses, Bobby’s character develops grey shades, which influence his dynamics with the hero.”
Interestingly, Bobby is also set to take on a full-fledged negative role in Aditya Chopra’s *Alpha*, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari.
The report further highlighted that Ali Abbas Zafar did not want to present Bobby in a similar all-black avatar for this new film. The source explained, “Ali and producer Aditya Chopra were clear from the beginning that the character shouldn’t be entirely menacing or evil, as Bobby has already explored such roles. The director designed a larger-than-life persona keeping Bobby in mind, while also giving the character emotional depth and shades of grey. Bobby came on board just a week ago.”
### Project Updates and Timeline
According to the report, Ali Abbas Zafar is expected to travel to England soon for the film’s recce. If all goes as planned, the project is likely to go on floors in the first quarter of 2026.
While speculation about the film has already stirred excitement among fans, an official confirmation about Bobby Deol’s casting is still awaited.
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