| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Ajay Singh Deol |
| Nickname | Sunny |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Filmmaker |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 174 cm in meters- 1.74 m in feet inches- 5’ 8” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 85 kg in pounds- 187 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 44 inches – Waist: 34 inches – Biceps: 16 inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Actor): Betaab (1983) Film (Producer And Director): Dillagi (1999) |
| Awards, Honours | Filmfare Awards 1991: Best Actor Award for Ghayal 1994: Best Supporting Actor Award for DaminiNational Film Awards 1991: Special Jury Award for Ghayal 1994: Best Supporting Actor for Damini Other Awards |
| Politics | |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 19 October 1956 |
| Age (as in 2021) | 65 Years |
| Birthplace | Sahnewal, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
| Signature/Autograph | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Sahnewal, Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| School | Sacred Heart Boys High School, Maharashtra |
| College/University | Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Caste | Jatt |
| Address | Plot No. 22, 10th Road, Juhu Scheme, Mumbai, India |
| Hobbies | Photography, Working Out At Gym, Trekking |
| Likes/Dislikes | Likes: Travelling, Driving Dislikes: Traffic on roads, Lies |
| Controversy | Differences with YRF and Shah Rukh Khan: He had differences with Yash Raj Films and Shah Rukh Khan after the huge success of their film “Darr;” as Sunny believed his role was trimmed and Shah Rukh took all the limelight. Sunny never worked with YRF and Shah Rukh again. |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Amrita Singh (Actress, Rumour) Dimple Kapadia |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Pooja Deol |
| Children | Sons– Karan and Rajvir Daughter– None |
| Parents | Father– Dharmendra (Actor) Mother– Prakash Kaur (Real mother), Hema Malini (Step-mother, actress) |
| Siblings | Brother– Bobby Deol (Actor, Younger) Sisters– Vijayta (settled in California, USA), Ajeeta (settled in California, USA), Esha Deol (half-sister), Ahana Deol (half-sister) Cousin– Abhay Deol |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food(s) | Thai Food, Methi Ka Parantha, Lauki Ki Sabzi |
| Favourite Actor(s) | James Dean, Sylvester Stallone, Dharmendra |
| Favourite Destination(s) | Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Favourite Colour | Black |
| Favourite Song | Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas from the film Blackmail |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | Silver SL500, Porsche Cayenne, Audi R8 |
| Money Factor | |
| Assets & Properties | Sunny Villa (situated on Gandhigram Road in Juhu, Mumbai)
Note: Sunny Villa has been with the Deol family for fifty years. It encompasses the Sunny Super Sound recording studio, Sunny Deol’s office, a preview theater, and two post-production suites. On 20 August 2023, the Bank of Baroda auctioned Sunny Villa due to Sunny Deol’s unpaid loan of Rs. 55.99 crore from December 2022; Bobby Deol and Dharmendra were loan guarantors. Sunny’s team, on the other hand, talked about the auction in an interview and mentioned that the owed amount mentioned in the notice was incorrect, and they said that Sunny Deol would settle the dues soon. On 21 August 2023, the bank retracted the auction notice for technical reasons. |
| Salary (approx.) | ₹5 Crore/film |
| Net Worth (approx.) | ₹339 Crore ($50 million) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sunny Deol
- Sunny Deol does not smoke.
- Sunny Deol does not consume alcohol.
- Sunny Deol, born into a renowned Bollywood actor Dharmendra’s Punjabi Jatt Family, was often seen in the company of his grandmother.
- During his time in school, he was a mediocre student, but he excelled in sports. Sunny Deol and his younger brother Bobby shared many joyful moments during their childhood.
- In his school days, he would don his father’s jeans and proudly claim that they were the very same ones his father had worn in the iconic film Sholay. Sunny Deol, alongside his father Dharmendra, made this fascinating fashion statement.
- Sunny completed his acting course at the Old World Theater in Birmingham, England.
- He has a preference for maintaining his personal life away from the media’s attention. He entered into matrimony at a young age, and since then, his wife, Pooja Deol, has remained out of the public eye. There are no readily available wedding photos of Sunny Deol and Pooja Deol.
- Ever since he was a child, he has harbored a strong passion for driving. Whenever he finds himself with free time, he makes it a point to embark on extended drives accompanied by his loved ones. Additionally, he confessed that at the age of 12, he had once taken a car without permission and indulged in a daring drive.
- At first, Sunny was given a small role in the movie Damini. However, his exceptional performance led to his character being expanded, ultimately becoming a pivotal figure in the film. His unforgettable line, “Tarikh pe Tarikh,” became widely popular among the audience. Here’s a glimpse of his iconic dialogue:
- During the filming of the movie Darr, Sunny Deol encountered conflicts with director Yash Chopra and co-star Shah Rukh Khan. The intensity of the situation drove him to such anger that he resorted to punching while his hands were in his pockets, resulting in the unfortunate tearing of his pants.
- He has always idolized Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone and aspired to mirror his physicality. Therefore, he decided to train at Stallone’s gym.
- Sunny Deol starred alongside Raveena Tandon in the film “Ziddi,” which was a major success in 1997. However, there were rumors of his involvement with Raveena Tandon on set, which were dispelled when Akshay Kumar confronted Sunny Deol.
- After his film “London” was put on hold during production, Sunny made the decision to pursue a career in film directing. The movie was being directed by Gurinder Singh Chadda, a woman director based in London.
- His directorial debut came with the film Dillagi, which was inspired by Bobby’s late-night drunken arrivals at home.
- Although he was not initially the preferred candidate for the role in Ghatak: Lethal, Sunny Deol was quickly selected for the film after his previous movie, Ghayal, became a hit.
- He made a remarkable breakthrough in his career with the blockbuster film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha at the onset of the 21st century. This exceptional achievement elevated his career to new heights. The film gained immense popularity in Punjab to the extent that theaters commenced screening it as early as 6 in the morning.
- Based on online sources, it was reported that he and his brother were absent from their step-sister Esha’s wedding.
- He refrains from attending Bollywood or similar gatherings, convinced that the people in attendance tend to put on a facade that he finds unappealing.
- In addition to his acting career, he provided the voice-over for Vin Diesel’s character in the Hindi dubbed version of the American film “Riddick” in 2013.
- Sunny Deol introduced a bald look for the first time in his career in Ghayal Once Again, marking his comeback to direction after a 16-year hiatus. The film showcases the exceptional talent of Sunny Deol.
- In his on-screen persona, he exudes an aggressive image; however, off-screen, he is quite the opposite, displaying a gentle and introverted nature.
- Dimple Kapadia and Sunny Deol were sighted in September 2017, affectionately holding hands at a bus stop in London. Witness the video capturing their cherished moments together in the beautiful city of London.
- Sunny Deol became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in April 2019 and ran as a candidate in the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections representing the Gurdaspur Constituency. He emerged victorious in the election with a significant margin of 82 thousand votes.
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