Entertainment

'Dhaai kilo ka haath' turns 61 today: Happy Birthday, Sunny Deol

Sunny Deol, who ruled the silver screen in 1980s-1990s as an action hero, is a recipient of two National Awards. His 2001 film Gadar remains one of the biggest successes Bollywood has seen till date. Sunny Deol and his ‘dhaai kilo ka haath’ have remained an integral part of our films for decades. Today on his 61st birthday here is a list of his 10 most popular films. 
Sunny Deol, who ruled the silver screen in 1980s-1990s as an action hero, is a recipient of two National Awards. His 2001 film Gadar remains one of the biggest successes Bollywood has seen till date. Sunny Deol and his ‘dhaai kilo ka haath’ have remained
Sunny Deol, who ruled the silver screen in 1980s-1990s as an action hero, is a recipient of two National Awards. His 2001 film Gadar remains one of the biggest successes Bollywood has seen till date. Sunny Deol and his ‘dhaai kilo ka haath’ have remained
Online Desk
Updated on: 
2 min read
Indian: Sunny Deol has perfectly played the role of an honest police officer Raj Shekhar Azad in this movie. From his name to his aim, emerges unflinching patriotism. But for every such patriot, there is an equally motivated terrorist. ( Youtube Grab)
Indian: Sunny Deol has perfectly played the role of an honest police officer Raj Shekhar Azad in this movie. From his name to his aim, emerges unflinching patriotism. But for every such patriot, there is an equally motivated terrorist. ( Youtube Grab)
Arjun Pandit: Arjun played by Sunny Deol, becomes a pawn in the hands of a powerful man and keeps mum on a crime he witnessed.Later, he falls in love with Nisha portrayed by Juhi Chawla only to turn into a ruthless gangster after being betrayed by her. ( Youtube Grab)
Arjun Pandit: Arjun played by Sunny Deol, becomes a pawn in the hands of a powerful man and keeps mum on a crime he witnessed.Later, he falls in love with Nisha portrayed by Juhi Chawla only to turn into a ruthless gangster after being betrayed by her. ( Youtube Grab)
Jeet: Sunny Deol plays the role of Karan who works for a criminal Gajraj Chaudhry played by late Amrish Puri. But when Karan falls in love with Kajal essayed by Karishma Kapoor, he decides to leave the world of crime. ( Youtube Grab)
Jeet: Sunny Deol plays the role of Karan who works for a criminal Gajraj Chaudhry played by late Amrish Puri. But when Karan falls in love with Kajal essayed by Karishma Kapoor, he decides to leave the world of crime. ( Youtube Grab)
Ghatak: Katya played by Danny Denzongpa is a torturous villain who has caused havoc in the lives of villagers. When Kashi played by Sunny Deol decides to oppose Katya, he ends up compromising his own and his family's safety. ( Youtube Grab)
Ghatak: Katya played by Danny Denzongpa is a torturous villain who has caused havoc in the lives of villagers. When Kashi played by Sunny Deol decides to oppose Katya, he ends up compromising his own and his family's safety. ( Youtube Grab)
Arjun: Arjun Malvakar, played by Sunny Deol, has faced an uphill task, be it his education, career or even family life. When widespread corruption, crime and injustice take a toll on him, he decides to revolt. ( Youtube Grab)
Arjun: Arjun Malvakar, played by Sunny Deol, has faced an uphill task, be it his education, career or even family life. When widespread corruption, crime and injustice take a toll on him, he decides to revolt. ( Youtube Grab)
Damini: Shekhar Gupta played by Rishi Kapoor a rich businessman falls in love with Damini, essayed by Meenakshi Sheshadri. After witnessing a rape in her own household, Damini fights for justice for the deceased victim. However, she faces a bunch of challenges until she meets a disgraced lawyer Govind played by Sunny who decides to fight the case and bring the culprits to justice. ( Youtube Grab)
Damini: Shekhar Gupta played by Rishi Kapoor a rich businessman falls in love with Damini, essayed by Meenakshi Sheshadri. After witnessing a rape in her own household, Damini fights for justice for the deceased victim. However, she faces a bunch of challenges until she meets a disgraced lawyer Govind played by Sunny who decides to fight the case and bring the culprits to justice. ( Youtube Grab)
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, a film that broke quite a few records at the Box-office and set some new benchmarks too. Starring actors Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel and late Amrish Puri, the 2001 Anil Sharma directorial was a period action drama, set in 1947, the time of partition in India. Sunny plays Tara Singh who falls in love with a muslim girl Sakina, portrayed by Amisha Patel.However their happiness is short-lived when Sakina's father forces her to stay in Pakistan and separates her from her family. ( Youtube Grab)
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, a film that broke quite a few records at the Box-office and set some new benchmarks too. Starring actors Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel and late Amrish Puri, the 2001 Anil Sharma directorial was a period action drama, set in 1947, the time of partition in India. Sunny plays Tara Singh who falls in love with a muslim girl Sakina, portrayed by Amisha Patel.However their happiness is short-lived when Sakina's father forces her to stay in Pakistan and separates her from her family. ( Youtube Grab)
Border: In 1971, along the border region of Longewala, a small battalion of Indian soldiers goes up against a large Pakistani strike force. Sunny portrays the role of Major Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri, with his strong and authoritative voice commands the soldiers to die serving the country. ( Youtube Grab)
Border: In 1971, along the border region of Longewala, a small battalion of Indian soldiers goes up against a large Pakistani strike force. Sunny portrays the role of Major Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri, with his strong and authoritative voice commands the soldiers to die serving the country. ( Youtube Grab)
Ghayal highlighted how boxer Ajay Mehra , played by Sunny Deol, fights for justice for himself and his family. And his love interest Varsha Bharti, played by Meenakshi Seshadri, was seen to be his side throughout. Late Amrish Puri played the unforgetabble villainous Balwant Rai. ( Youtube Grab)
Ghayal highlighted how boxer Ajay Mehra , played by Sunny Deol, fights for justice for himself and his family. And his love interest Varsha Bharti, played by Meenakshi Seshadri, was seen to be his side throughout. Late Amrish Puri played the unforgetabble villainous Balwant Rai. ( Youtube Grab)
Ziddi: Sunny Deol justified the role of a short tempered man Deva in this film. He saves the CM in an assassination attempt and wants to punish the culprits responsible for the death of his siblings. ( Youtube Grab)
Ziddi: Sunny Deol justified the role of a short tempered man Deva in this film. He saves the CM in an assassination attempt and wants to punish the culprits responsible for the death of his siblings. ( Youtube Grab)
Sunny Deol

Related Stories

No stories found.

X
The New Indian Express
www.newindianexpress.com