The actor’s real name is Ajay Singh Deol. Sunny was his nickname during his school days.
Sunny Deol studied theatre at the Old World Theater in Birmingham.
His 2001 film ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ became popular in Punjab and due to audience demand theatres played 6 AM shows.
He won the National Award for Best Actor in 1990 for ‘Ghayal’ and for Best Supporting Actor in 1993 for ‘Damini’.
Sunny's acting had so much power, that his role became a central character in the film.
Credit for Sunny Deol's muscular physique goes to Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone. Sunny trained in Stallone's gym to get the perfect body.
He made his directorial debut in 1999 with ‘Dillagi’. He then directed 2016's ‘Ghayal Once Again’ and 2019’s ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’.