Published 21:33 IST, January 11th 2021
Abhay Deol makes a promise, says, 'Will continue to make what Bollywood wouldn't'
Abhay Deol shares his upcoming 2021 projects as he looks back at 2020; says, "I am happy I was able to entertain you through a tough time."
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Abhay Deol on Monday took to his social media handle to look back at 2020 and his work in past year. Sharing pictures from his recent projects on Netflix and Sony, Abhay wrote that he was "humbled" by response Chopsticks, What are Odds and JL-50 received.
Abhay wrote that he will "continue to make Bollywood wouldn't". His caption re, "Starting with 1st @netflix_in film “Chopsticks” from India, to being an actor and producer once again on Netflix with @officialwhatareodds in 2020, followed with “JL-50” on @sonylivindia, I am grateful for success se films and show have received from public. Humbled by response, I cant complain even though 2020 was a s#!t year for world. I am happy I was able to entertain you through a tough time, many of you have been asking me when my next projects will release. Stay tuned, next two are with Disney US, and Disney Hotstar India. I promise you that I will continue to make #whatbollywouldnt."
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Abhay Deol, Meera Syal to feature in Disney Channel original film 'Spin'
Abhay Deol and British-Indian actor Meera Syal have boarded cast of Disney Channel's original movie Spin. two stars join Avantika Vandanapu, Aryan Simhri, Michael Bishop, Jahbril Cook, Kerri Medders, and Anna Cathcart, Disney Channel said in a statement.
Directed by Manjari Makijany of Desert Dolphin fame, film is about an Indian American teen who discovers her artistic side through unique world of DJ culture. Vandanapu will star as Rhea, an Indian American teen who learns she has a passion for creating DJ mixes that blend textures of her Indian herit and world around her.
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"Her life revolves around her eclectic group of friends, Molly, Watson and Ginger, her after-school coding club, her family''s Indian restaurant and her tight-knit, multigenerational family, which has only grown closer since her mor's passing. Everything changes when she falls for aspiring DJ Max and a long lost fervour for music is re-ignited. Rhea discovers that she has a natural gift for creating beats and producing music but must find cour to follow her true inner talent," official sypsis of movie re.
Deol will play Rhea's far, Arvind. Syal will essay role of Rhea's spirited grandmor, Asha. Simhri has been cast as Rhea's younger bror. film will start production in October and is scheduled to premiere on Disney Channel in 2021.
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(With PTI inputs)
21:33 IST, January 11th 2021