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Bollywood actor Bobby Deol says he doesn’t distinguish his characters as negative or positive and wants to explore roles that challenge him.

 

“I want to do work that is out of my comfort zone, challenging me, and pushes me to bring out the best in me. I hope I keep getting work like that,” Deol told reporters at the press conference of 22nd Zee Cine Awards 2024.

 

“There’s nothing like negative or positive characters. Earlier there used to be a certain category like comedians, villains, and heroes.... It’s not like that anymore. Cinema has changed, storytelling has changed, because the world is evolving, and there are so many interesting characters out there,” he said.

 

The actor said playing the antagonist in Animal was challenging. The Sandeep Reddy Vanga-directed film, which featured Ranbir Kapoor in the lead, received polarised reviews but was a blockbuster hit and Deol was praised for his performance and the song ‘Jamal Kudu’.

 

“If you look at my character of Abrar from Animal, he had a very strong reason why he was like that. When I played Abrar, I did not think of myself as villain, I felt as the hero of my family,” he added.

 

Deol, who has been nominated in the best villain category for his performance in Animal, at Zee Cine Awards 2024.

 

“I’ve been here in this industry for 28 years and they have always been supporting my dad, brother and me. Whatever I’m today is because of the love and belief that they had in me. It motivates me to work harder,” said Deol.

 

The actor will also perform at the award show.