In a remarkable turn of events, Bollywood actor Sunny Deol experienced a phenomenal resurgence in 2023, marking over two decades since his iconic film ‘Gadar’. The sequel, aptly titled ‘Gadar 2’, witnessed immense success as Sunny reprised his role as Tara Singh, and audiences embraced the sequel with open arms, allowing Sunny’s legendary “dhai kilo ka hath” to make history at the box office.
As 2023 drew to a close, Sunny Deol took to Instagram to express his gratitude to the audience for their overwhelming love and support for ‘Gadar 2’. Sharing a heartfelt video capturing the audience’s adoration during the film’s release and moments with his family, Sunny captioned the post, “Grateful for #2023. Looking forward to #2024. Years change, but one thing remains constant, Your Love #HappyNewYear #NYE2023 #yearender #reelsinstagram #reelsindia.”
Aside from the blockbuster success of ‘Gadar 2’, 2023 held additional significance for Sunny Deol. His elder son, Karan, tied the knot, and his younger son, Rajveer, made a noteworthy Bollywood debut with ‘Dono’. The legendary Dharmendra, Sunny’s father, won hearts with his performance in Karan Johar’s directorial ‘Rocky Aur RKi Prem Kahani’. Additionally, Bobby Deol, Sunny’s younger brother, captivated audiences with his compelling portrayal as an antagonist in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’.
Reflecting on the memorable year, Sunny Deol expressed why 2023 will forever hold a special place in his heart. Looking ahead, Sunny is set to headline Rajkumar Santoshi’s film ‘Lahore 1947’, produced by none other than Aamir Khan. The collaboration is noteworthy as Sunny and Aamir, having previously engaged in iconic box-office clashes as competitors, are now joining forces for the first time.
Notably, the history of their box-office clashes includes the memorable face-offs of ‘Dil’ vs. ‘Ghayal’ in 1990, ‘Raja Hindustani’ vs. ‘Ghatak’ in 1996, and the epic clash of ‘Lagaan’ and ‘Gadar’ in 2001. Now, as they unite for ‘Lahore 1947’, the anticipation among fans is palpable, marking a historic collaboration between two titans of Indian cinema.
