When Sunny Deol Saved Brother Bobby’s Life During Barsaat Shoot: ‘He Got Me Airlifted To London Overnight’ | Bollywood News

Bobby Deol opened up about a life-threatening accident during his debut film Barsaat, revealing how his brother Sunny Deol carried him on his shoulders after he broke his leg.

Bobby Deol’s love and reverence for his elder brother Sunny Deol have always been at the heart of his story — both personal and professional. Time and again, the Animal star has credited Sunny not only for shaping his outlook toward cinema but also for standing by him during some of the most testing moments of his life. In a recent interview with Radio Nasha Official, Bobby recalled a traumatic incident from the shoot of his debut film Barsaat (1995), when a severe accident nearly ended his career before it began — and how Sunny quite literally carried him to safety.

Sunny Deol Became His Strength During a Life-Threatening Accident

Bobby recounted the horrifying day in vivid detail. “I still remember, my leg broke in England during the shoot. I was riding a horse, bumped into another horse, lost balance, and fell hard on the ground. I saw one of my legs completely twisted. I tried to stand but collapsed again. Bhaiya (Sunny) was there — he lifted me onto his shoulders and carried me. All my strength came from him. Just knowing he was there made me feel like nothing bad could happen,” Bobby said emotionally.

He added that Sunny immediately rushed him to the nearest hospital that night. But what followed could have been catastrophic. “He took me to a small hospital nearby, but later I found out the doctors said, ‘We can’t save his leg.’ That’s when Bhaiya got me airlifted to London overnight. I had surgery there. He’s always been there for me,” Bobby revealed.

The Pain That Never Left

Even decades later, Bobby still carries the memory — and the metal — of that accident. “It’s been more than 30 years now. I still have a rod and screws in my leg, and while there’s some discomfort and pain, I’ve gotten used to it. But I can walk, run, dance, fight, jump, do action — what more does one need?” he said with gratitude, adding that the incident only deepened his respect for his elder brother’s unwavering support.

Bobby’s Emotional Tribute to Sunny

This isn’t the first time Bobby has called Sunny his “Superman.” On The Great Indian Kapil Show, Bobby had earlier said, “If there’s someone in real life who’s truly like Superman, it’s Bhaiya. I’ve never seen anyone stronger. Even after multiple back surgeries, when he’s required to lift someone on set, he does it effortlessly, as if they weigh nothing.”

The Deol brothers — Sunny, Bobby, and their legendary father Dharmendra — have long stood as one of Bollywood’s most beloved families, bound by loyalty, humility, and an unshakable brotherhood that transcends the screen.

What’s Next for Bobby Deol

After the roaring success of The Ba*ds of Bollywood on Netflix, Bobby Deol is gearing up for a power-packed slate ahead. He will next be seen in Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar and in YRF’s Alpha, the next installment in its spy universe, co-starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. The film is slated for a Christmas 2025 release.