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Sunny Deol: Bollywood's Unstoppable Nostalgia King
31 Jan
Summary
- Sunny Deol's career spans over forty years with highs and lows.
- Gadar 2 and Border 2 highlight a successful reunion of nostalgia and nationalism.
- At 68, Deol remains a leading man in massive blockbuster successes.
Sunny Deol's career trajectory is a testament to endurance, spanning over four decades of highs and a significant twenty-year period where he was largely overlooked. His career began with hits like 'Betaab' and 'Arjun' in the 1980s, peaking with 'Ghayal' in 1990 and iconic roles in 'Damini' and 'Border' in the 1990s.
Despite delivering hits, the rise of the 'Khan trio' and a shift in Bollywood's landscape towards 'metrosexual heroes' led to a decline. Films like 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' in 2001 were massive successes but were met with critical dismissal. This marked the beginning of two decades with fewer notable films.
However, Deol's audience never forgot him. The phenomenal success of 'Gadar 2' in 2023, followed by the anticipation for 'Border 2' (set for 2026), signifies a triumphant comeback. At 68, he is once again a leading man in major blockbusters, a feat rarely seen, outshining even other comeback stories in modern Hindi cinema.
