Journalism of Courage
Born on 19 October, 1956 Sunny Deol is an Indian filmmaker and actor, who is also son of India's one of the most popular actor Dharmendra. Sunny made debut with Betaab (1983).
He is famously known for his roles in films like Tridev, Arjun, Ghayal, Vishwatma, Lootere, Damini and Border and many more. His film Mohalla Assi is one of the film's that didn't release because it went against the religious sentiments. This is the first time that Sunny appeared in such a film with different role and story plot.
Apart from acting, Sunny is also involved in directing films. He debuted as director with Dillagi (1999) and recent release, Ghayal Once Again (2016).
Sunny has a younger brother Bobby Deol and two sisters Vijayta and Ajeeta. His step-mother is Hema Malini while Esha Deol and Aahana Deol are his step-sisters.
In 2019, Sunny joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was elected as a Member of Parliament from the Gurdaspur constituency in Punjab. His entry into politics was rather abrupt, happening less than a month before elections in his constituency.
Despite being a political novice, he won the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections against Sunil Jakhar of the Indian National Congress with a margin of 82,459 votes.
October 04, 2025 4:31 pm
Bobby Deol recalled an anecdote from the shooting of his debut film, where he injured his leg and Sunny Deol carried him to the hospital.
September 26, 2025 11:31 am
Bobby Deol reflected on his alcoholism, and said that it turned him into a negative person that his family would be fearful of. He also revealed that he has been sober for over a year.
September 18, 2025 11:09 am
Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap revealed that he initially approached Dharmendra for the role that was eventually played by Vinod Khanna, but he chickened out during the meeting.
September 01, 2025 12:15 pm
Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol have shared unseen photos of of their mom Prakash Kaur.
August 31, 2025 7:51 am
In her memoir, Hema Malini spoke about the cordial relationship that she shares with Dharmendra's first wife, Prakash Kaur, and said that they've met only on a handful of occasions.
August 26, 2025 1:19 pm
Sonu Nigam opened up about working on the film Kash Aap Humare Hote, which marked the debut of Raj Babbar’s daughter, and recalled how the team went on shoot without even having a climax written.
August 23, 2025 2:49 pm
Dharmendra married Prakash Kaur in 1954 at the age of 19, much before his acting debut. When he married Hema Malini, he was a father of four children.
August 17, 2025 6:49 pm
Sharing that he had "a very bad experience" with Sunny Deol while working on his directorial debut Ajay, Suneel Darshan revealed that the matter involved financial issues as well.
August 15, 2025 1:05 pm
Border 2 has been directed by Kesari fame Anurag Singh, and the cast of the film includes Sunny Deol, Diljit, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty. The movie will release in theatres on January 22.
July 25, 2025 1:06 pm
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan opened up about what he called 'the darkest chapter' of his professional career, working with Sunny Deol, and the legal issues that he consequently became wrapped up in.
September 04, 2023 4:57 pm
Sunny Deol's son Rajveer Deol and Poonam Dhillon's daughter Paloma Thakeria are making their debut with Dono. The film's trailer was launched in Mumbai on Monday.
August 23, 2023 4:22 pm
Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel-starrer Gadar 2 released on August 11 and has since created a rage at the box office. The sequel to the 2001 film has already crossed Rs 400 crore and looks unstoppable.
July 02, 2023 2:56 pm
Sunny Deol’s son and actor, Karan Deol, who tied the knot with girlfriend Drisha Acharya in Mumbai recently, shared a series of photos from his recent vacation to Manali. While fans assumed the couple had gone for their honeymoon, dad Sunny and brother Rajveer Deol were also spotted in their photos.
June 17, 2023 12:57 pm
Karan Deol and Drisha Acharya are all set to tie the knot on June 18.
August 28, 2019 10:15 am
Sunny Deol, son Karan Deol and Sahher Bambba graced Dance India Dance 7 to promote their upcoming film Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas. Judges Kareena Kapoor Khan, Bosco Martis and Raftaar had a fun time with the guests.
June 14, 2019 5:38 pm
Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Janhvi Kapoor, Sushmita Sen, Kartik Aaryan, Sunny Deol, Malaika Arora and a few others were clicked by our photographer today.
May 28, 2019 7:13 am
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Mahesh Bhatt and others paid their last respects to Ajay Devgn's father Veeru Devgan on Monday.
September 28, 2017 3:57 pm
While Sunny Deol and Dimple Kapadia go way back in time, they have romanced each other in films like Manzil, Gunaah and Arjun. Here are some rare pictures of the two from the sets of their films.
September 07, 2017 7:35 am
Deol brothers’ comeback film is hitting the headlines for all the right reasons. So, are you ready to see Sunny Deol's dhai kilo ka haath in a comic avatar with Bobby Deol and Shreyas Talpade? Here are five reasons to watch Poster Boys this weekend.
August 15, 2017 9:30 am
India may have gotten its freedom 70 years ago, but the spirit of independence still remains alive in all our hearts. This Independence Day, we bring to you some new-age films from Bollywood that are sure to raise the feelings of patriotism and devotion within you.
June 22, 2020 6:17 pm
Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol are back with Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se. The third instalment in their comedy franchise also has Salman Khan and Rekha in a cameo. Here's what the audience thought after watching its first day first show.
June 22, 2020 6:17 pm
The powerhouse trio of Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol will be back on the silver screen with Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se. The film releases on August 31st and here is why you should book tickets this weekend.
February 06, 2016 9:09 pm
It's a contest between dhai kilo ka haath and a youthful romance at the box-office with Sunny Deol's Ghayal Once Again and Sanam Teri Kasam locking horns today (February 5).
