Sunny Deol moved to tears as Rajkumar Santoshi says actor's talent underappreciated by film industry

Bollywood icon Sunny Deol, who attended the 54th International Film Festival of India in Goa on November 21, opened up about his journey in the film industry.

Recalling his post ‘Gadar’ phase, he shared how the colossal success of the film didn't lead to subsequent script offers, marking a struggle period for him.

In a candid conversation with director Rahul Rawail, Sunny expressed gratitude for pivotal opportunities, acknowledging that despite some hits and misses, those films remain etched in people's memories.

He attributed his standing in the industry to these roles and emphasized his pursuit of acting over stardom, inspired by his father's film legacy.

Reflecting on his career, Sunny revealed a challenging phase of 20 years after ‘Gadar’, where script offers were scarce.

However, he remained resolute and committed to moving forward, rooted in his passion for acting.

During the discussion, filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi commended Sunny's talent, lamenting the industry's failure to fully recognize it, a sentiment that moved Sunny to tears.

The event also featured the screening of ‘Gadar 2,’ directed by Anil Sharma. The movie starred Ameesha Patel and Utkarsh Sharma alongside Sunny Deol.

The film's historic box office success, amassing over Rs 500 crore, marked a significant milestone in Sunny's celebrated career.

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