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Bobby Deol set to shoot his next project in Kashmir

Bobby Deol set to shoot his next project in Kashmir

Time of Indiaa day ago

Bobby Deol
The
Pahalgam terror attack
on April 22, followed by heightened Indo-Pak tensions, left many wary of setting foot in the
Kashmir
Valley. Tourism took a hit, and several filmmakers reconsidered shooting plans in the region. However,
Bobby Deol
isn't one to give in to fear.
The actor has decided to take his next project to Kashmir – becoming the first Bollywood actor to lead a full-scale shoot there post the incident.
Sources reveal that Bobby has asked his team to lock Kashmir as the primary location for the project, which demands a grand, mountainous backdrop.
A source close to the actor confirms, 'Bobby has asked the team to explore all possibilities to bring this story to life in Kashmir.
The team is actively working on the modalities to get it rolling. Bobby's decision to go ahead with the shoot not only reaffirms his creative conviction but also sends out a powerful message – that art must never be held hostage by fear.'
On the work front, Bobby — often dubbed the comeback king — has delivered a stellar second innings with projects like Aashram, Animal, and Daaku Maharaj. In a previous conversation with us, while talking about portraying Abrar in the blockbuster Animal, he shared, 'Animal has changed my life.
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It gave me the kind of year I always dreamed of. Wherever I go, I still feel the love and blessings from people — it's overwhelming.
I've been in the industry for 29 years, and I've been given another opportunity, so I have to give it my best. Animal has given me confidence and made me realise that you can't get carried away with success — you have to respect it.'
Speaking about the film's popular song Jamal Kudu featuring him, he said, 'It was Sandeep's idea. There was no choreography, so I just decided to put the glass on my head and do the step. I never expected it to go viral. Now, kids recognise me because of the reels made on that song. I always wanted to connect with the younger generation, and this film has helped me do that.'
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