It worked till it didn't: Pooja Bhatt gets real about romancing magical Bobby Deol
Pooja Bhatt has looked back on her past relationship with Bobby Deol with warmth and restraint. She said they grew in different directions and stressed dignity while speaking about former partners.
Actor-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has opened up about her past relationship with Bobby Deol, describing him as a “magical human being” and calling their time together one of the most special phases of her life. In a recent interview, Pooja reflected warmly on their relationship while maintaining that she would not publicly discuss the reasons behind their breakup.
Speaking to Vickey Lalwani, Pooja said she prefers to look back at the relationship with dignity and grace, especially as Bobby is now married with children and enjoying a renewed phase in his career. “It was a magical time of my life, and he was a magical human being to be with,” she said.
What did Pooja Bhatt say about Bobby Deol?
During the interview, Pooja was asked about turning down the lead role in Mahesh Bhatt’s Aashiqui. She revealed that after her debut film Daddy, she was not particularly interested in mainstream acting and also mentioned that her boyfriend at the time had not been supportive of her career in films.
When asked if she was referring to Bobby Deol, Pooja clarified that she met him later. However, when questioned about whether they were in love, she responded, “Of course. What’s not to fall in love with?”
Pooja added that she and Bobby eventually “grew in different directions” but refused to elaborate further on their split.
Why does Pooja Bhatt not want to discuss the breakup?
Pooja said revisiting the reasons behind the breakup would not be in good taste. She stressed the importance of respecting people who were once part of one’s life.
“I don’t think it is in good taste to sit down today and talk about why my relationship with him ended,” she said, adding that relationships sometimes simply run their course.
The actor also praised Bobby’s recent work in Animal, saying he “made the film” for her and expressing happiness over his career resurgence.
Where are Bobby Deol and Pooja Bhatt now?
Bobby Deol married Tanya Deol in 1996, and the couple have two sons, Aryaman Deol and Dharam Deol. Over the years, Bobby has featured in films such as Gupt, Soldier, Humraaz and Apne. Following a quieter phase in Bollywood, he returned to the spotlight with projects including Race 3 and Animal. He will next be seen in Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar and Yash Raj Films’ Alpha alongside Alia Bhatt.
Pooja Bhatt, meanwhile, married Manish Makhija in 2003. The two separated after 11 years of marriage. Her latest remarks offered a rare glimpse into her relationship with Bobby, with the actor choosing to remember the past with warmth rather than revisit old wounds.
Actor-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has opened up about her past relationship with Bobby Deol, describing him as a “magical human being” and calling their time together one of the most special phases of her life. In a recent interview, Pooja reflected warmly on their relationship while maintaining that she would not publicly discuss the reasons behind their breakup.
Speaking to Vickey Lalwani, Pooja said she prefers to look back at the relationship with dignity and grace, especially as Bobby is now married with children and enjoying a renewed phase in his career. “It was a magical time of my life, and he was a magical human being to be with,” she said.
What did Pooja Bhatt say about Bobby Deol?
During the interview, Pooja was asked about turning down the lead role in Mahesh Bhatt’s Aashiqui. She revealed that after her debut film Daddy, she was not particularly interested in mainstream acting and also mentioned that her boyfriend at the time had not been supportive of her career in films.
When asked if she was referring to Bobby Deol, Pooja clarified that she met him later. However, when questioned about whether they were in love, she responded, “Of course. What’s not to fall in love with?”
Pooja added that she and Bobby eventually “grew in different directions” but refused to elaborate further on their split.
Why does Pooja Bhatt not want to discuss the breakup?
Pooja said revisiting the reasons behind the breakup would not be in good taste. She stressed the importance of respecting people who were once part of one’s life.
“I don’t think it is in good taste to sit down today and talk about why my relationship with him ended,” she said, adding that relationships sometimes simply run their course.
The actor also praised Bobby’s recent work in Animal, saying he “made the film” for her and expressing happiness over his career resurgence.
Where are Bobby Deol and Pooja Bhatt now?
Bobby Deol married Tanya Deol in 1996, and the couple have two sons, Aryaman Deol and Dharam Deol. Over the years, Bobby has featured in films such as Gupt, Soldier, Humraaz and Apne. Following a quieter phase in Bollywood, he returned to the spotlight with projects including Race 3 and Animal. He will next be seen in Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar and Yash Raj Films’ Alpha alongside Alia Bhatt.
Pooja Bhatt, meanwhile, married Manish Makhija in 2003. The two separated after 11 years of marriage. Her latest remarks offered a rare glimpse into her relationship with Bobby, with the actor choosing to remember the past with warmth rather than revisit old wounds.
