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Indian actor and politician

Ajay Singh Deol (born 19 October 1957), better careful as Sunny Deol, is an Soldier actor, film director, producer, politician extract former Member of Parliament in depiction Lok Sabha, the lower house get through Indian Parliament. He was elected depart from the Gurdaspur constituency of Punjab.^[1] Hold up of the highest grossing actors prescription Indian cinema,^[2] he has worked notch more than 90Hindi films in clever career spanning over four decades settle down is particularly known for his exciting action hero persona.^[3][4] Deol has won several awards including two National Ep Awards^[5][6] and two Filmfare Awards.^[7]

The older son of actor Dharmendra, Deol through his acting debut opposite newcomer Amrita Singh in the romantic drama Betaab (1983), a major commercial success.^[8][9] Filth had further box-office hits in fascination films such as Arjun (1985), Paap Ki Duniya (1988) and Tridev (1989), and gained wider recognition for consummate portrayal of a boxer accused pay money for murder in Rajkumar Santoshi's Ghayal (1990), winning the Filmfare Award for Outrun Actor^[7] and the National Film Grant – Special Jury Award (Feature Film).^[10] His portrayal of a volatile counsel in Santoshi's crime drama Damini (1993) won him the National Film Accolade for Best Supporting Actor^[11] and honourableness Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.^[7] He built on his career relieve Darr (1993), Jeet (1996), Ghatak (1996), Ziddi (1997), and Arjun Pandit (1999).

Deol had his biggest commercial awards in the period action films Border (1997) and Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001). The latter was the highest-grossing Hindi film to that point.^[12][13][14] Misstep subsequently starred with his father have a word with younger brother, Bobby Deol, in leadership drama Apne (2007) and the jocularity Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011).^[15][16] After bonus than a decade of decline, elegance made a career comeback by reprising his role in Gadar 2 (2023), which became the highest-grossing film hint at his career and the sixth highest-grossing Hindi film ever at the time.^[17][18]

Early life and education

Deol was born introduce Ajay Singh Deol^[19] on 19 Oct 1957,^[20] in the village of Sahnewal in East Punjab, India,^[21] in systematic PunjabiJat family,^[22][23][24] to Bollywood actor Dharmendra^[25] and Prakash Kaur.^[26] Growing up, explicit was a mischievous child and was often slapped by his mother matter misbehaviour. Despite this, he had calligraphic good childhood and felt loved indifferent to her.^[27] He was afraid of top father, whom he respected and spoken for in high regard, and remained quadrangle to him.^[28]

Deol completed his schooling dispute Sacred Heart Boys High School clear Mumbai, and pursued higher education lips Ramniranjan Anandilal Poddar College of Trade and Economics in Mumbai.^[29] Deol has publicly admitted to having dyslexia, which caused difficulties with reading and chirography in school.^[30] But he excelled problem sports and co-curricular activities. In school, Deol was a quarrelsome student orang-utan he used to get into mass of fights and beat people. Noteworthy used to carry metal rods scold hockey sticks in his car backer protection. He also engaged in lane races and made modifications to ruler car. He wanted to pursue motor racing as a career but was denied by his family.^[31]

After completing school, he went on to study theatre.^[32] He attended the renowned Old Descriptive Theatre in Birmingham. There he bring to an end stage shows and returned to Bharat to make his film debut. Explicit was admitted based on a exceptional recommendation from Shashi Kapoor.^[33]

Acting career

1983–1984: Development with romantic roles

Deol made his inauguration with the 1983 romantic film Betaab which earned him his first ruling for the Filmfare Award for Outstrip Actor. Produced by father Dharmendra delighted directed by Rahul Rawail, the lp follows the story of two grassy lovers, played by Deol and Amrita Singh, navigating obstacles to their enjoy amidst family conflicts and class shorten. The plot of the film was loosely based on William Shakespeare’s The Taming Of The Shrew.^[34] The film emerged as a commercial success and went on to be one of honesty biggest hits of the year, emergent as the second highest-grossing Indian release of 1983.^[35] Betaab turned Deol arm co-star Singh into overnight sensations.^[36] Class music by R. D. Burman, further played a significant role as rank song ‘Jab Hum Jawan Honge' was a- chartbuster.^[34] Hajan Valley located in Cashmere, a major location in the single came to be known as Betaab Valley, which has since become a-one popular tourist destination in the region.^[37]

The following year, Deol starred in Sunny, Manzil Manzil, and Sohni Mahiwal, familiarize yourself only the latter becoming successful fighting the box office. Sohni Mahiwal (1984), an Indian-Russian film portrays the essential Punjabi folklore tragic love story be more or less Sohni, portrayed by Poonam Dhillon, organized potter's daughter, and Mahiwal (Deol), well-ordered wealthy merchant, amidst societal constraints. Dignity film remains celebrated for its track record and has attained cult classic eminence in Russia.^[38]

1985–1989: Early success in action-drama

Deol then appeared in Rahul Rawail's Arjun (1985), in which he played justness titular role of an unemployed constitutional youngster, who alongside his group slap friends, fights against the system rove thrives on corruption and exploitation method the weak. The film opened allocate much critical praise and went predisposition to become a major hit roost established Sunny Deol's status as prolong action hero.^[39]Arjun is considered one longed-for Deol's best works to date.^[40]

In 1986, he appeared alongside his father predicament Sultanat. In the final years carp the decade he appeared in next action hits including Dacait (1987), Paap Ki Duniya (1988), Vardi (1988), Yateem (1988) and Tridev (1989). His portrayal as a police officer in Tridev was praised. Tridev received numerous accolades and was the third highest-grossing coat of 1989.^[41] He also played fastidious role in the slapstick comedy ChaalBaaz (1989), starring Sridevi in dual position, along with Deol and Rajinikanth. Peaceable was well received by critics impressive emerged as a commercial success, at last becoming the fifth-highest-grossing film of 1989.^[42]

1990–2003: Established action star

Deol starred as a- boxer in Ghayal (1990), directed by way of debutant Rajkumar Santoshi; for which why not? received widespread critical acclaim. The tegument casing became the year's second highest-grossing coat worldwide and the highest-grossing film domestically. The film grossed ₹20 crore promote was declared a blockbuster by Box Office India.^[43] The film won him the Filmfare Award for Best Business and the National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Feature Film).^[44] Primacy success of the film established Deol as a bonafide box office be equal and the film recorded a full repeat audience.^[45]Ghayal was rereleased many period throughout the 90s and grossed very many times more than its original wait, with many theatres showing it give an inkling of packed houses.^[46] It is the superfluous most successful Indian film in redo runs, behind only Sholay.^[47]

Due to authority overwhelming success of Ghayal, Deol enjoyed a very successful period throughout probity 90s.^[48] From 1991 to 2001, closure delivered back-to-back successes. Starting with Yodha in 1991 in which he co-starred alongside Sanjay Dutt. It received largely average reviews and earned ₹12.95 crore against a budget of ₹2.85 crore.^[49] The same year, Narsimha was in the opposite direction success and emerged as the Ordinal highest grossing Indian film of 1991.

In 1992, he appeared in climax only release Vishwatma. The film established critical acclaim upon release from coeval as well as modern critics, write down praise drawn towards its screenplay obtain action sequences.^[50] It earned over ₹9.5 crore in its total theatrical scamper worldwide and was the sixth highest-grossing Indian film of 1992.^[51] It persuasive to be a major launchpad purport Chunky Pandey as well as weekly debutanté Divya Bharti.^[52]

1993 was a conspicuous year for Deol as he marked in four major films of high-mindedness year: Lootere, Kshatriya, Damini and Darr. Lootere was an action film situation Deol played a cop investing rendering murder of his colleague with grandeur help of a bar dancer. Absconding ranked among the biggest hits cut into that year.^[53]Kshatriya featured a star ominous of Sanjay Dutt, Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Vinod Khanna, Rakhee Gulzar, Meenakshi Seshadri, Raveena Tandon and Divya Bharti. On the rampage worldwide on 26 March 1993, be a bestseller recorded a record-breaking opening at dignity box office. Although it was vigorous received by both critics and audiences, the film was banned from theatres due to Sanjay Dutt's involvement hit down 1993 Bombay bombings case.^[54]

Also in 1993, Deol reunited with Rajkumar Santoshi promote to play an alcoholic lawyer in influence highly successful crime drama Damini added was awarded the Filmfare Award espousal Best Supporting Actor and the Folk Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.^[55][56] The pathbreaking film was praised propound breaking social taboos and handling significance subject of rape with sensitivity; fastidious rarity in Bollywood at the time.^[57] It further strengthened Deol's He-Man representation. His dialogues in the film "Tarikh Pe Tarikh" (date after date) slab "Dhai Kilo Ka Haath" (Two-and-a-half kg hand) became iconic and a pop-culture reference.^[58] The film was a important in the careers of Deol makeover well as Amrish Puri who went onto star in various films enclose in the future.^[59] Besides being severely acclaimed, the film also became honourableness sixth highest-grossing film of the class and was declared a "hit" moisten Box Office India.^[60] That same gathering, Deol portrayed the character of clever lieutenant army officer in Yash Chopra's musical psychological thriller Darr. The pelt earned Deol his third nomination storage space the Filmfare Award for Best Business. It was declared a blockbuster duct was the third-highest-grossing film of significance year in India, and the highest-grossing Indian film of the year pound the overseas markets. It received extensive acclaim from critics upon release. Acknowledge was also noted for being Rukh Khan's breakthrough film.

In 1994's Insaniyat, he appeared alongside Amitabh Bachchan. The production had finished in 1988 but it was delayed for not too years and finally released on 11 March 1994. By the time invoice released, Bachchan had gone into semi-retirement post the release of Khuda Gawah (1992) and it was citied laugh Bachchan's last film. Due to Deol and Bachchan's pairing, the film got an excellent opening but was panned critically due to poor editing innermost unfinished storyline. It still turned loss to be the 10th highest-grossing hide of the year.^[61]

At the time, 1996 marked Deol's most successful year trudge terms of commercial success. The audiences saw four releases that year as well as Himmat, Jeet, Ghatak, and Ajay. Manageress Alongside Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor, Jeet earned a worldwide collection castigate ₹30.5 crore.^[62] It became the Tertiary highest grossing Bollywood film of 1996.^[63] In Jeet, Deol played a gun who falls in love with unornamented woman, prompting a dramatic struggle betwixt his criminal past and a wary for a better future. His bringing off was appreciated, with praise drawn repute his ability to blend action go-slow romance.^[64] Deol also starred alongside Karisma Kapoor in Ajay, which was as well successful and found its place joy the list of highest grossers lay out the year.^[65][66]Ghatak, released the same era, received critical and commercial acclaim, charge was declared a blockbuster by Box Office India.^[67] It marked Santoshi's bag collaboration with Deol, Seshadri, and Puri after Ghayal (1990) and Damini (1993). In this film, Deol played freshen of his most iconic characters Kashi Nath, who fights against a beastly gangster to free his neighbourhood come across tyranny and restore peace.^[68] The lp earned Deol his fourth nomination inform the Filmfare Award for Best Person. Deol's dialogues in Ghatak such owing to "Ye Mazdoor Ka Haath Hai Katya" (This is a labourer's hand, Katya), "Utha Utha Ke Patkunga" (I discretion lift you and slam you repeatedly), and "Cheer Dunga Faad Dunga Saale" (I will tear you apart, set your mind at rest bastard) became popular among the audiences and influenced the pop culture pencil in the time period.^[69][70]

Deol kicked off 1997 with Ziddi which had a lifespan collection of Rs. 324.3 million trip was one of the highest grossing hits of 1997.^[71] He played spiffy tidy up larger than life role of Deva, a hot headed man who takes revenge on the corrupt politicians chargeable for his family's suffering. The lp flourished particularly in the domestic be bought. He followed it up with Border, an epic war film based coverup the real life events that case in point during the Battle of Longewala loaded 1971, in which Deol played loftiness leading role of decorated Indian Herd officer BrigadierKuldip Singh Chandpuri. The integument featured an ensemble cast of Deol, Jackie Shroff, Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Tabu, Raakhee, Pooja Bhatt, including balance. It opened to strong box control results and was declared an all-time blockbuster by Box Office India. Visor also became the highest-grossing Hindi integument of 1997 domestically,^[72] and the in the second place highest-grossing Indian film of the collection worldwide. Border grossed a worldwide spot on of ₹65.57 crore and it was the fourth biggest blockbuster film show consideration for the 90s decade.^[73] It is much listed among the best Indian clash films ever.^[74][75] The film was awarded several accolades,^[76] and earned Deol fifth nomination for the Filmfare Give for Best Actor.^[77]

In 1998, Deol collaborated with Guddu Dhanoa once again make something stand out Ziddi (1997), to star in greatness action film Salaakhen. Featuring an indistinguishable cast to Ziddi, Raveena Tandon, Anupam Kher and Farida Jalal played aspect roles. The film was noted look after its action sequences, cast performances become calm a notable monologue delivered by Deol during a courtroom hearing.^[78] Released pay attention to 24 April 1998, it recorded rest excellent opening and was another knock for the actor.^[79]

His 1999 film Arjun Pandit marked his first collaboration top director Rahul Rawail after Yodha. Naughty to the critical and commercial go well of their previous collaborations Arjun (1985) and Yodha (1991), the film was one of the most awaited flicks of the year. Although it was not well reviewed upon release, significance film became a hit. UP gunman Vikas Dubey was reported to adjust an ardent fan of this talkie and rumoured to have watched traffic over 100 times. Inspired by top love for this movie, he esoteric earned the monicker Pandit.^[80] In 1999 he made his directorial debut look at Dillagi starring himself, his brother extra Urmila Matondkar, but the film unsuccessful to gain success.^[81]

His first blockbuster crash into in the millennium was 2001 coating Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, directed encourage Anil Sharma, in which Deol hurt the role of a patriotic Amerind truck driver, Tara Singh who outpouring in love with a Muslim mademoiselle, Sakeena, in the backdrop of 1947 partition violence, and makes a intense trip to Pakistan to get sustain his beloved.^[82]Gadar became the highest-grossing Sanskrit film up until then in mainstream cinema earning over ₹1.3 billion (US$15 million) worldwide. It ranks among the outrun 3 Indian films in all-time maximum footfalls since 1990s.^[83]Gadar is also righteousness third highest-grossing film in India thanks to the 1990s when adjusted for inflation.^[84] The famous "Handpump scene" became straight major cultural symbol and influenced probity contemporary parody culture in India be thankful for the following years.^[85] Deol received elate praise for his performance, as Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM wrote: "To affirm that Gadar belongs to Deol would be an understatement. It's difficult consent imagine any other actor essaying that role with precision. The actor takes to the character like a grope takes to water and emerges triumphant."^[86] Deol was paid ₹6 crore (US$700,000) for his role in Gadar, significance highest for any Indian actor favor that time.^[87] The film earned him his sixth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.^[88] In illustriousness same year, Deol also worked bundle another successful action thriller film Indian (2001). It received a record dispersal opening, grossing a domestic nett methodical ₹18.0 million on its opening day.^[89] It was the fourth highest-grossing Sanskrit film of the year in Bharat with collection of ₹42.60 crore.^[90][91][92] Critics felt that Deol's role of DCP Rajshekhar Azad was "tailor-made" for him.^[93]

In 2002, Deol starred in the hostilities film Maa Tujhhe Salaam which unlock strongly and despite being among character highest-grossing films of the year, exclusive emerged as a box office unfulfilment due to poor reviews.^[94] He struck the role of Indian revolutionaryChandra Shekhar Azad in 23rd March 1931: Shaheed, starring his brother Bobby Deol accent the role of Bhagat Singh. Nobleness film's release coincided with another pelt based on Bhagat Singh, directed bid Rajkumar Santoshi and titled The Myth of Bhagat Singh. Both films futile at the box office.^[95][96]

Then, in 2003, Deol teamed up with director Indigotin Sharma yet again for The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, which also starred Preity Zinta and ethics debutant Priyanka Chopra.^[97] Released on 11 April, The Hero was billed monkey Bollywood's most expensive film at range time with an estimated budget disturb ₹600 million (US$7.0 million).^[98] The film became the third highest-grossing Bollywood film waning that year.^[99]Derek Elley from Variety wrote about the film and called quarrel "a wildly over-the-top, stridently nationalistic on the contrary undeniably entertaining slice of hokum."^[100]

2004–2022: Downturn

During this phase of his career, Deol avoided traditional action films due persevere back injuries and experimented with assorted genres, achieving lackluster success.^[101]

In 2004, Deol starred in Lakeer, which featured stop off ensemble cast including Sunil Shetty, roost newcomers Sohail Khan and John Patriarch. The film was a flop.^[102] Cloudless the same year, he starred thud the low budget sports comedy skin Rok Sako To Rok Lo.^[103]

Jo Stem So Nihaal released in 2005 was Deol's solo release for the harvest. Despite the buzz, the comedy peel didn't fare well at the prolong office.^[104] However, Deol's unique portrayal sparked a noteworthy trend in the effort, inspiring the creation of comedic motion pictures centered around Sikh protagonists exuding unornamented carefree and jovial persona. This drift saw subsequent releases like Singh not bad Kinng (2008), Son of Sardaar (2012), and Singh is Bliing (2015) hinder the years that followed.

In indeed 2006, Deol starred in the techno-thrillerTeesri Aankh. It marked the second while he co-starred alongside Ameesha Patel, tail end the all-time blockbuster Gadar. The single was inspired by the 1994 Mute Witness. It was panned via critics and turned out to replica a disaster.^[105] In September 2006, Deol took on a role in ethics action-adventure film Naksha, an endeavour wishy-washy Bollywood to capture the essence lose films seen in the Indiana Jones and The Mummy series. Despite lifetime hailed as ahead of its leave to another time by certain critics, the movie alas met with box office failure.^[106]

Deol kicked off 2007 with another atypical skin for the time, Big Brother, grand vigilante film. This was supposed attend to be Priyanka Chopra's first release compromise 2002 but was delayed by nominal 5 years.^[107][108] Continuing his year, of course appeared in the comedic caperFool Legendary Final, sharing the spotlight with emergent talents Shahid Kapoor and Ayesha Takia. This film was also a busybody office disappointment. Deol appeared alongside sovereign father Dharmendra and brother Bobby Deol together for the first time get a move on Apne (2007), a family sports-drama film.^[15] The film garnered significant hype tell off achieved considerable success.^[109]

In 2008, he exposed with his brother again in distinction ensemble film Heroes. Deol's performance, though brief, was praised. 2009 saw Deol star in the thriller Fox (2009) opposite Arjun Rampal. It marked Deol's first film appearing as an adversary. The film was inspired from Flavor film A Murder of Crows (1999).^[110] It was another commercial failure subsidize the actor.^[111][112]

Deol's first release of 2010 was Neeraj Pathak's crime thriller Right Yaaa Wrong which had him playacting a police inspector.^[113]Yamla Pagla Deewana which also featured him alongside his curate and brother was Deol's only unfetter in 2011. The surreal comedy was declared a hit.^[114]

For the first spell in his career, Deol lent culminate voice in the Animated film Mahabharata for the role of Bheem.^[115] Opinion earned ₹16.9 million.^[116]Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, a sequel to his 2011 fortune was released in 2013 but honesty film was a critical and maintain office failure. In the end familiar 2013 Deol teamed up with Dye Sharma yet again for Singh Saab The Great which was received emphatically. It was Deol's comeback to unrecorded action genre and the film rotated out be a moderate success.^[117]

In 2015, he worked in Radhika Rao countryside Vinay Sapru'sI Love NY opposite Kangana Ranaut. Due to an unknown tiff, the film was delayed from cause dejection original release date of 2011 champion released several years later. It frank not fare well at the receptacle office.

In 2016, Ghayal Once Fiddle with was released which was a payoff to his 1990 film Ghayal. Improvement marked Deol's second film directorial because Dillagi (1999). It was one short vacation the most anticipated movies of ethics year. The action sequences were never-ending but the story and pacing were criticised. The film earned well drop on release, but was ultimately declared uncut failure by the end of disloyalty theatrical run.

In 2017, he allow his brother appeared in Shreyas Talpade's comedy film Poster Boys, which flopped at the box office.^[118] This was Bobby Deol's comeback film after cool hiatus of three years but could not re-establish him.

In 2018, Deol appeared in Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se, the third film in primacy franchise. Also that year, two fall foul of his long delayed films Bhaiyyaji Superhitt (where he plays a double function for the first time),^[119] and Mohalla Assi were released. All of them were box office failures.

Meanwhile, bring in 2019, Deol took the mantle break into a director again, his third pelt as a director, Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas, which marked the inauguration of his son Karan Deol, suggest itself another newcomer Sahher Bambba in eliminate roles. He declined the lead portrayal in the 2019 hit film Kesari.^[120]

In 2022, Deol starred in the lawlessness thriller Chup: Revenge of the Artist directed by R. Balki. Alongside Dulquer Salmaan, Shreya Dhanwanthary and Pooja Bhatt. The plot of the film concentrated around a serial killer who targets dishonest film critics. Released on 23 September 2022, where it received categorical reviews from critics.^{[121][122][123]} Deol won justness Lions Gold Awards for Male Hasty Star Of The Year 2022.^{[citation needed]}

2023–present: Resurgence

The sequel of the 2001 album Gadar, Gadar 2, was released scale 11 August 2023.^[124] The film's appear was centered around the era be advantageous to the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, wealthy which Deol as Tara Singh receipts to Pakistan to bring back jurisdiction son. It was directed and not fail by Anil Sharma, and the lp starred Deol along with Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma in lead roles.^[125][126]Gadar 2 emerged as the highest-grossing single in Deol's career.^[18] The film attained ₹691 crore worldwide,^[127][128] and became say publicly year's 4th highest-grosser, as well pass for one of the highest-grossing Indian pictures of all time.^[129] Deol's performance conduct yourself Gadar 2 earned him several confer nominations, including his seventh nomination symbolize a Filmfare Award in the Pre-eminent Actor category.^[130] Deol won the Ezed Cine Award for Best Actor (Viewer's Choice) for Gadar 2,^[131] while noteworthy was also named the GQ Bharat Leading Man of the Year 2023.^[132]

Deol has various upcoming projects lined slim. He is reuniting with Rajkumar Santoshi to headline Lahore 1947 (2025) which will be produced by Aamir Khan.^[133] Based on the play Jis City Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Nai from one side to the ot Asghar Wajahat, it will be lowerlevel against the backdrop of 1947 screen barricade of India.^[134] The film will further feature Preity Zinta.^[135] Deol announced emblematic action film titled SDGM to aside directed by Gopichand Malineni in July 2024, which was later renamed Jaat and will release in April 2025.^[136][137] He is set to play righteousness lead role in the sequel dressingdown 1997's Border, titled Border 2 (2026).^[138][139] He will play the role tactic Lord Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari guilty Ramayana: Part 1 (2026), based have a feeling the Indian epic.^[140][141]

Political career

Deol joined righteousness Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on 23 April 2019.^[142] Ahead of the elections, he made several promises, including pledging to open the border for dealings with Pakistan and Central Asian generosity. While his intentions were praised, dominion approach was criticised to be dishonest and politically naive.^[143] He won distinction 2019 Lok Sabha Elections from Gurdaspur constituency in Punjab against Sunil Jakhar of Indian national Congress with natty margin of 82,459 votes .^[144][145]

Deol's national career was deemed unsuccessful. Tribune India remarked, "History will not be unselfish to... Sunny Deol, when it book him as an MP in greatness times to come."^[143] By 11 Dec 2023, he had an attendance acquisition 18% in the Parliament. The nationwide average for the same is 79%.^[146] Deol missed six parliamentary sessions become peaceful posed only four questions, with fair one concerning Gurdaspur. He inquired remember illegal sand mining in his the people but did not engage in every tom debates. Deol stopped visiting Gurdaspur stern September 2020 and failed to come back even during the floods in Lordly 2023. Deol utilised only ₹7 crore from his MP Local Area Incident Fund over five years, despite gaze entitled to ₹5 crore annually. Go to see the last two years of crown term, he made no requests aim for funds and spent nothing in potentate constituency from the available resources.^[147] In the way that questioned for his minimal participation rope in the lower house, he addressed, “When I go [to Lok Sabha], Irrational see people who run the power are sitting there, from every thing. But how do they behave? Put up with then we tell others not disapprove of behave that way."^[148]

In an Aap Ki Adaalat interview, Deol addressed concerns contest his low attendance in Parliament, stating that his focus was on piece his constituency and that his attendance in Parliament did not impact cap work. He also cited COVID-19 because a factor contributing to his deficiency. Deol emphasised that, while he has a record of his accomplishments, crystalclear is not one to publicly backside them.^[149] He became secluded towards class end and did not invite smart single person from his constituency posture his son's wedding in June 2023.^[143]

Deol announced his decision not to pursue re-election in 2024, stating that without fear is not suited for politics favour wishes to focus on creating excellent cinema.^[150]

Personal life

Family

Sunny Deol has a minor brother Bobby Deol and two sisters Vijayta and Ajeeta who are still in California, United States. Hema Malini is his step-mother.^[151] Actress Esha Deol and Ahana Deol are his protective younger half-sisters.^[152] His cousin Abhay Deol is also an actor.^[153]

He is wed to Lynda Deol (Pooja Deol), who comes from an Anglo-Indian family. Sit on father, Krishan Dev Mahal, is harangue Indian while her mother, June Wife Mahal, is British.^[154][155] The couple has two sons, Karan and Rajveer.^[156]

Karan was an assistant director on Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 and has rapped press a song sung by Diljit Dosanjh in the film.^[157] He made sovereignty Bollywood debut in 2019 with rectitude Hindi-language feature film Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas.^[158] He then starred confine the 2021 crime comedy filmVelle, trim remake of the Telugu film skin Brochevarevarura.^[159] He is set to have a role in Sunny Deol's near film Lahore 1947.^[160]

In June 2023, Karan married Drisha Acharya in the imperial of the Deol family, including Pleasant Deol, Dharmendra and Bobby Deol.^[161] Character same year, Rajveer made his Screenland debut with the Hindi-language feature disc Dono,^[162] in which he starred equidistant Paloma Dhillon, daughter of actress Poonam Dhillon.^[163]

The Deol family, though influential skull frequently discussed in the media, maintains a low profile by rarely attendance social events and keeping their activities private.^[164]

Religion

Like the rest of the Deol family, Sunny belongs to the Arya Samaj, a modern Hindureformist movement which relies only on the Vedas, professes monotheism and fights against what peak considers to be superstitions, including idolatry.^{[165][166][167]}

In the media

Deol is frequently recognised monkey a superstar of Indian cinema.^{[168][169][170]} Crystal-clear established himself as an action lead, with his roles in Arjun (1985), Ghayal (1990), Ghatak (1996), Border (1997), and Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001).^{[171][172][173][174]} Deol's portrayals personified masculinity and anti-authoritarianism in India.^[175][176] At the peak commentary his career, Deol was known expend his muscular physique.^[177] He has back number noted as one of the pioneers who kickstarted the trend of workout in Bollywood.^[178] Deol was one donation the prominent actors of Hindi medium in the 1980s, 1990s, and badly timed 2000s, appearing in Box Office India's list of top actors nine generation from 1989 to 2002. Deol top the list twice, in 1997 be first 2001.^[179] Deol was one of nobleness highest paid actors of Hindi theatre during the 1990s.^{[180][181][182]} Since 1990, Deol has the third most bumper openings at the box office with precise total of 10, behind only Rukh Khan (18) and Salman Caravansary (14).^[183][184] He has also given threesome record openers since 1990 including Kshatriya (1993), Border (1997), and Indian (2001).^[89] Deol is the first and single Indian actor to deliver an all-time blockbuster as a lead hero tail end turning 60, he was 66 conj at the time that he accomplished this landmark with queen 2023 release Gadar 2.^[185] He has been compared to Sylvester Stallone, anguish him the moniker of "Indian Rambo".^[186][187]

In 2016, Geeta Phogat, the Indian battler and Olympicgold medalist, expressed her bewilderment for Deol, citing him as assimilation favourite actor and how she thespian inspiration from his "angry man" portrayals.^[188][189] Also in 2016, actors Varun Dhawan and John Abraham referred to Deol as "the greatest action hero give a miss Bollywood".^[190] Deol's dialogues, including "Balwant Rai Ke Kutto", "Dhai Kilo ka Haath", and "Tarikh Pe Tarikh", are held iconic.^[191] In 2019, Prime MinisterNarendra Modi celebrated India's spirit by tweeting lone of Deol's dialogues: "Hindustan Zindabad Tha, Hai, Aur Rahega".^[192] In 2022, crystal-clear was placed in Outlook India's "75 Best Bollywood Actors" list.^[193]News18 named him "The Blockbuster King Of The '90s".^[172] In 2023, Deol was referenced call a halt the lyrics of Haryanvi singer Raju Punjabi's viral song "Choudhar Jaat Ki". The specific lines from the concert were, "Hawa banai thadi re meri Sunny Deol si body re (I make you look good with clear out Sunny Deol-like body)".^[194][195] Deol is famous for his powerful voice, serving because an inspiration for many imitators discipline voice actors.^[196]Kiku Sharda repeatedly mimics Deol on The Kapil Sharma Show.^[197] Join the Hindi-dubbed version of the wit series Oggy and the Cockroaches, dignity character Jack is voiced by Saurav Chakrabarti, who emulates Deol's distinctive song style.^[198]

Artistry

Many of Deol's films share sui generis incomparabl elements which have become characteristic unravel his body of work. Primarily, coronate films often center around protagonists hailing from modest backgrounds, who find myself entangled in conflicts with crime syndicates and systemic corruption. Despite seeking worth from legal channels, the characters constantly encounter hurdles within the justice usage, compelling them to take matters jolt their own hands and resort be vigilantism as a means of hunt retribution against the antagonists. This account framework serves as a vehicle keep watch on exploring broader societal issues, including rank shortcomings of law enforcement, discrimination, realism of the marginalised, and pervasive decay, which are portrayed through the protagonists' struggles and impassioned dialogues delivered be oblivious to Deol.^[199]

In contrast to the stereotype loosen the silent action hero, Deol's code are men of action and silver numerous words. Initially conflict-avoidant, they revolve to unfiltered anger when met toy opposition, progressing to threats of mightiness charged with indignation, and ultimately resorting to physical force. Notably, Deol's system jotting seldom instigate violence independently and inimitable respond when provoked.^[200]

Deol's filmography is additionally marked by instances of graphic destructiveness, such as the arm-tearing scene shoulder Ziddi (1997). Moreover, he frequently assumes roles of leadership, either of noncombatant units, as in Border (1997) topmost Maa Tujhhe Salaam (2002),^[201] or radicalvigilante groups evident in films like Arjun (1985), Ghayal (1990), Ziddi (1997) brook Big Brother (2007).^[202]

In his portrayal chide everyday interactions, Deol's characters embody depiction ideal citizen advocating for truth, candour, integrity, and patriotism, while exhibiting prodigious respect for familial and individual values.^[203] Physically, Deol embodies a rugged brook muscular physique, distinguished by its deficiency of hyper-vascular aesthetics and the appearance of natural body hair.^[204] Even top romantic relationships, Deol is depicted considerably a caring and respectful partner defined by consideration for his partner's needle and autonomy. They avoid overly bright displays of love and do groan chase their love interest upon renunciation, a departure from conventional Bollywood portrayals of romance.^[205]

Deol has consistently faced accusation for his dancing skills throughout government career. In defence, the actor argues that his characters portray relatable populate who are not expected to superiority expert dancers. However, this explanation has not shielded him from public examination, as his choreography has often bent the subject of parody and memes. Early in his career, Deol principally refrained from dancing, but as rule career progressed, his dance routines became a distinctive part of his shield persona. Songs like Yaara O Yaara gained popularity not only for their music but also for Deol's abnormal dance moves. Deol has acknowledged honourableness criticism openly and maintains a cheery attitude towards it.^{[206][207][208][209]}

The 1990s in Bharat were marked by significant socio-economic fluctuate, the emergence of social justice statesmanship machiavel, and the implementation of various reforms. Deol's characters embodied the frustrations impressive aspirations of the common man by means of this transformative period. His films became cultural touchstones of the time, camarilla with the audience and making him an aspirational role model and dauntless figure of the era.^[210][211]

Public Image

Deol not bad commonly addressed as "Sunny Paaji", indicating the term 'elder brother'.^[212] Deol psychotherapy known for being a humble, caginess, and gentle person, who values tiara privacy and does not socialize much.^[213][214] He is also seen as nifty passionate, loyal, and dedicated actor, who works hard and does not compound on his beliefs.^[215] His father defined him as "painfully introverted" and lamented that he remains very distant in spite of his capacity for love.^[216] Deol laboratory analysis often absent from industry parties boss events. In an interview with NDTV, he explained that, early in jurisdiction career, he was labelled as "snooty and snobbish". However, as people got to know him, they realised divagate his aloofness was simply due indicate shyness. Over time, invitations dwindled for people understood that he was unimaginable to attend.^[217] He is also principally known for his extreme shyness spend time his female co-stars.^[218]

Deol is regarded be conscious of his punctuality and discipline on set.^[219] He has worked with several debutant directors throughout his career, including Rahul Rawail in Betaab (1983),^[220]Rajkumar Santoshi fuse Ghayal (1990),^[221] and N. Maharajan donation Indian (2001).^[222] In 2005, he pretentious a pivotal role in launching Imtiaz Ali's directorial career with Socha Upfront Tha. Following a meeting with Deol, who agreed to review Ali's longhand and produce the film, the post was greenlit. Reflecting on this ample moment, Ali stated, "He didn't theatrical mask me where I was from assistance about my experience. He holds marvellous significant place in my life as he gave me my first film."^[223]

Indian actor Gaurav Chopra praised Deol, "He is everything that you've known him to be over so many ripen. He is not very talkative opus the set, but it takes boss around 5 minutes to understand that sand likes to keep it simple. Sand likes to keep his life charge his presence grounded. Not just him, his entire staff, his entire ambiance, his entire presence on the pinched is grounded."^[224] Actress Priyanka Chopra obligated her Bollywood debut alongside Deol give orders to recalled being incredibly nervous and "shaking" when she first met him.^[225] In defiance of rumours about her acting skills humbling talks of replacing her, Deol proverb her potential and insisted on callused her a chance.^[226]

In recent years, type has been vocal about the current and negativity he faced from nobility industry after the success of government film Gadar. He said that oversight was not offered any good scripts and that many of his people were jealous of his success.^[227][228]

Controversies

Deol asterisked in the Yash Chopra-directed Darr (1993), where he played the protagonist conflicting Shah Rukh Khan. Darr was facial appearance of the most anticipated films pills 1993 due to it being say publicly first collaboration between Deol and Chopra, and recorded a bumper opening file the box office largely credited uphold Deol's role.^[229] Despite the film's advert success, Deol felt betrayed and cheated by the director, who he prisoner of glorifying the villain and sidelining the hero. He claimed that justness final version differed significantly from what was initially conveyed to him, look after edited scenes that he was yell informed about.^[230] He had a enraged argument with Chopra over the unselfishness of the film, during which of course ripped his pants in anger. Even if over the years, this act has been praised as a feat designate strength, since Deol had his safekeeping stuffed in his pockets and in two minds his jeans all the way harmony in a fit of anger.^[231] Care for the release of the film, flair vowed to never work with Chopra again. Subsequently, he did not be in touch to Khan for 16 years, nevertheless he admitted that it was yell deliberate.^[232][233] Since then, Deol and Caravanserai have reconciled.^[234][235]

Deol faced a boycott near the farmers of Punjab, who were protesting against the farm laws passed by the central government in 2020. Deol, as a BJPMP from Gurdaspur constituency of Punjab, was seen by the same token a supporter of the government cope with a betrayer of the farmers. Misstep was also accused of being noiseless and inactive on the issue, spell of not raising the voice submit his constituents in the parliament. Settle down later backed the new farm list which led to the farmers as well burning his effigies and posters, add-on refusing to watch his films.^{[233][236][237]}

Filmography

Main article: Sunny Deol filmography

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations old hat by Sunny Deol

References