Did ‘Gadar’ inspire cross-border relationships like Seema Haider, Anju? Here’s what Sunny Deol has to say

Sunny Deol, who is gearing up for the release of his film ‘Gadar 2’, expressed his views on cross-border love stories in a recent interview.

During his interview with Aaj Tak, the actor was questioned about Seema Haider, a Pakistan resident who came to India to marry her ‘lover’ from Greater Noida, and Anju, who crossed the international border to be with her Pakistani ‘friend’.

When asked if his films were motivating people to engage in relationships across borders, Sunny Deol responded, ‘I don’t believe so… Nowadays, technology facilitates people meeting through apps. Once they develop feelings for each other, they naturally want to meet and be together. Instead of criticising or concerning ourselves with such matters, we should respect their choices, as it’s their personal life. Whether it’s right or wrong is for them to decide.’

He added, ‘Since my childhood, I’ve rarely read newspapers or watched the news. I used to focus solely on the sports pages. News has become more like a commodity now.’

‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’, one of the most significant movies in Sunny Deol’s career, holds a special place in the hearts of Indian audiences, even 22 years after its release.

Set against the backdrop of the partition era, the film follows the journey of a Sikh man and a Muslim woman who find solace in each other amid the tense situation.

Directed by Anil Sharma, who also helmed the first instalment, ‘Gadar 2’ stars Ameesha Patel, Utkarsh Sharma, Manish Wadhwa and Gaurav Chopra in the lead roles. The film will release in theatres on August 11, 2023.

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