During a recent interaction with Galatta Plus, Sandeep Reddy Vanga recently explained the reason behind his decision to make Bobby Deol’s character in the film Animal a Muslim. According to Vanga, Abrar’s conversion to Islam is depicted as a result of facing setbacks, providing a narrative reason for the character to have multiple wives.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga reveals why Bobby Deol’s character in Animal is a Muslim

In a recent interview, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga spoke about Bobby Deol’s character Abrar in the film Animal and clarified why the character has been portrayed as a Muslim despite belonging to the same family as Ranbir Kapoor’s Sikh character, Ranvijay.

Speaking about why he chose to make Bobby Deol’s character in Animal a Muslim, he added, “We see a lot of people converting to Islam and Christianity; we never see anybody converting to Hinduism. So, I thought I’ll use this, because you can get multiple wives in Islam. I can have multiple cousins with different faces; the drama will be bigger. That’s the only reason. There was no intention to show a Muslim in a bad light.”

Bobby Deol in Animal as Abrar

He then mentioned that individuals facing vulnerability are prone to seeking solace in religion and superstition, drawing from real-life observations. In the movie, Abrar becomes mute due to the trauma of his grandfather’s death. Subsequently, after his brother’s killing, he embarks on a vengeful journey against Ranvijay, only to later discover their familial connection.

In Animal, Ranbir Kapoor plays a significant role that delves into the intricate relationship between a father and his son. Anil Kapoor, an experienced actor, portrays the character of Balbir Singh, who is the father of Ranbir’s character in the story.

Rashmika Mandanna takes on a crucial female role as Geetanjali, the wife of the main character. Animal is an exciting crime film that stars Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri, and Anil Kapoor.