Abhay Deol opens up about his 'love affair'

IANS April 4, 2025 253 views

Bollywood star Abhay Deol recently shared his deep connection with Goa during an Airbnb guidebook launch. His love affair with the coastal state began in his late teens, evolving from partying to permanently settling down. Deol revealed he purchased land and built a home in Goa in 2017, making it his primary residence. The actor's journey reflects a personal transformation mirroring his changing relationship with the picturesque destination.

"It started very, very young... I must have been 18 years old" - Abhay Deol
Abhay Deol opens up about his 'love affair'
Panaji, April 4: Bollywood actor Abhay Deol has opened up about his love for Goa, revealing that his romance with the state began when he was “very young.”

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Abhay has lived in Goa since 2017

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Launched digital guidebook with Airbnb Tourism

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Reflects on youthful memories of the state

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Bought and built house in Goa

Abhay was spotted at the launch of the digital guidebook “Goa Unseen,” by Airbnb in collaboration with Goa Tourism. Talking about his love affair with Goa, Abhay said, “It started very, very young. In fact, now I'm getting a flash: the first time I came, I had gotten an advertisement for this one drink, which didn't stay in the market. I must have been 18 years old, and it was somewhere in the 90s, so mid to late 90s is when I first came here.”

“We of course did those things if we were younger, so we were here to listen to music, to party, and to go to cafes and bars, and from there on it's morphed as I've grown older obviously; you move beyond those things.”

Abhay now has been living in Goa, also known as the Pearl of the Orient.

“I in fact bought a piece of land in Goa, I built my house here, and I've been living here now since 2017,” added the actor, who has worked in films such as “Dev.D,” “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,” “Road Movie,” and “Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!”

The Guidebook was launched in the presence of Shri Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Government of Goa, Amanpreet Singh Bajaj, Airbnb's Country Head for India and Southeast Asia and Abhay.

The actor was also seen in the film “Bun Tikki."

“Bun Tikki’ also features Shabana Azmi and Zeenat Aman, alongside Nushrratt Bharucha and Rohaan Preet Singh. The film is based in the serene setting of Nainital. The film follows the journeys of seven-year-old Shanu and his single father, Sidhant. Shanu grapples with self-discovery amid societal challenges, while Sidhant navigates grief and societal pressures as a single parent trying to understand his child.

Reader Comments

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Priya S.
Love how Abhay keeps it real about Goa! His journey from partying to settling down there is so relatable. Makes me want to visit again 🌴
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Rahul K.
Interesting read, though I wish the article focused more on his current projects. Bun Tikki sounds promising - would love to hear his thoughts on working with legends like Shabana Azmi.
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Meera P.
Abhay's love for Goa is infectious! I've been following his journey since Dev.D days. So happy he found his peaceful place there. The digital guidebook sounds like a great initiative too!
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Arjun M.
"Pearl of the Orient" indeed! As someone who moved to Goa last year, I totally get what Abhay means about the place growing on you. Though I do miss seeing him in more films these days.
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Sneha R.
That anecdote about his first Goa trip for an ad shoot is gold! 😂 Abhay always has the best stories. Makes me nostalgic for my own Goa adventures in college days.

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