 His performance was well-received and earned him his first nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.Deol has since appeared in commercially successful films including the drama film "Raanjhanaa" (2013), and the romantic comedy "Happy Bhag Jayegi" (2016), while simultaneously working in independent films including the drama "Road, Movie" (2010) and the war film "Chakravyuh" (2012).Deol is noted for his portrayal of complex characters on screen, and is vociferous in his support for parallel cinema in India.