8 Shocking Facts About Animal Star Bobby Deol You Probably Didnt Know

1. Did you know Bobby Deol is not his real name?Yes, you read that right. It may come as a shock to many to know that his real name is Vijay Singh Deol, a name given to him by his birth mother, Prakash Kaur. He then changed his name to Bobby Deol as a stage name.

2. Debut as a child actorBefore making his glorious Bollywood debut in Barsaat, Bobby Deol first appeared on the big screen as a child actor in the movie Dharam Veer. The film was headlined by his father, Dharmendra.

3. A trained motorcycle riderIf you haven't already been impressed by his motorcycle stunts and flying kicks, let us tell you that Bobby is a trained motorcycle rider. He prefers to perform most of the stunts on his own. Isn't that impressive?

4. His favorite food will shock you!Bobby Deol is a non-fussy eater. He prefers home-cooked foods like Lauki ki Sabzi and Moong ki Daal. A simple man with simple needs.

5. The flying jatt!Besides being a phenomenal actor and DJ at times, Bobby Deol can also fly a plane. He is a trained pilot and holds a Private Pilot License (PPL).

6. An injured Bobby DeolBefore the premiere of his debut film Barsaat, Bobby Deol had a severe injury while performing stunts for another movie. It resulted in inserting a metal rod in his leg. That's the reason why the Animal actor arrived on crutches at his debut film's premiere.

7. A weird hobbyBobby Deol loves collecting sunglasses. It is his avid hobby, and he ensures to collect sunglasses from every place he travels to.

8. The sole owner of property worth 300 croreNot many know this, but Bobby Deol is the sole owner of his father-in-law's property worth 300 crores. When Dev Ahuja passed away, it was the actor, not his real son, who performed the last rites.