Full Name: Ajay Singh Deol
Popularly Known As: Sunny Deol
Birth Date: October 19, 1956
Birthplace: Sahnewal, Punjab, India
Profession: Actor, Producer, Director, Politician
Spouse: Pooja Deol
Children: Karan Deol, Rajveer Deol
Political Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Early Life and Education
Sunny Deol was born into the illustrious Deol family, with his father, Dharmendra, being one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actors. He grew up in a Punjabi household and was inspired by his father’s legacy in the film industry.
Sunny attended Sacred Heart Boys High School in Mumbai and later pursued acting at the Old World Theatre in Birmingham, England, honing his craft before entering Bollywood.
Bollywood Debut and Rise to Stardom
Sunny Deol made his acting debut with Betaab (1983), a romantic drama that became a massive hit. His charming presence and strong screen presence earned him immediate recognition as a promising newcomer.
Sunny’s ability to portray intense emotions and deliver powerful dialogues soon established him as Bollywood’s quintessential action hero in the 1980s and 1990s.
Political Career
In 2019, Sunny Deol joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and contested the Lok Sabha elections from Gurdaspur, Punjab. He won the seat with a significant margin, becoming a Member of Parliament (MP).
Filmography – 1980s
| Year | Film Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Betaab | Sunny Kapoor |
| 1984 | Sohni Mahiwal | Mahiwal / Mirza Izzat Beg |
| 1984 | Sunny | Sunny Inderjit |
| 1984 | Manzil Manzil | Vijay (Sonu) |
| 1985 | Arjun | Arjun Malvankar |
| 1985 | Zabardast | Sunder Kumar / Shyam |
| 1986 | Sultanat | Sultan |
| 1986 | Saveray Wali Gaadi | Ravidas |
| 1986 | Samundar | Ajit |
| 1987 | Dacait | Arjun Yadav |
| 1988 | Paap Ki Duniya | Suraj / Ashok |
| 1988 | Ram-Avtar | Ram |
| 1988 | Yateem | Krishna |
| 1988 | Inteqam | Ajay / Birju |
| 1989 | Vardi | Ajay Kumar Singh |
| 1989 | Joshilaay | Dara |
| 1989 | Tridev | Karan Saxena |
| 1989 | ChaalBaaz | Suraj |
| 1989 | Nigahen | Anand |
| 1989 | Main Tera Dushman | Gopal (Cameo) |
| 1989 | Aag Ka Gola | Vikram Singh / Shankar |
Filmography – 1990s
| Year | Film Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Ghayal | Ajay Mehra |
| 1990 | Kroadh | Ajay |
| 1990 | Jeene Do | Inspector Ravi |
| 1991 | Narsimha | Narsimha |
| 1991 | Vishnu-Devaa | Vishnu |
| 1992 | Lootere | Karan |
| 1992 | Khel | Arun Sharma |
| 1992 | Angaaray | Amar |
| 1993 | Damini | Govind |
| 1993 | Darr | Sunil Malhotra |
| 1993 | Shatranj | Vijay |
| 1994 | Imtihaan | Vicky |
| 1994 | Insaniyat | ACP Amar Nath Singh |
| 1995 | Teesri Aankh | Suraj |
| 1995 | Mathur | Mathur |
| 1996 | Ghatak | Kashi |
| 1996 | Jeet | Karan |
| 1997 | Ziddi | Deva |
| 1997 | Qahar | Amar Kapoor |
| 1997 | Ajay | Ajay |
| 1997 | Salaakhen | Vishal Agnihotri |
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Himself (Special appearance) |
| 1999 | Arjun Pandit | Arjun Dixit |
| 1999 | Dillagi | Rajvir Malhotra (also Director) |
2000s
| Year | Film Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Champion | Inspector Rajveer Singh |
| 2000 | Refugee | Indian officer (Cameo) |
| 2001 | Gadar: Ek Prem Katha | Tara Singh |
| 2001 | Indian | Raj Shekhar Azad |
| 2002 | 23rd March 1931: Shaheed | Chandrashekhar Azad |
| 2003 | The Hero: Love Story… | Arun Khanna |
| 2003 | Jaal: The Trap | Major Ajay Kaul |
| 2004 | Lakeer | Arjun Rana |
| 2004 | Rok Sako To Rok Lo | Himself (Cameo) |
| 2005 | Jo Bole So Nihaal | Nihaal Singh |
| 2006 | Teesri Aankh | Arjun Singh |
| 2006 | Big Brother | Dev Sharma |
| 2007 | Apne | Baldev Choudhary |
| 2008 | Heroes | Balkar Singh |
| 2009 | Fox | Lawyer |
2010s
| Year | Film Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Right Yaaa Wrong | Ajay Shridhar |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana | Paramveer Singh Dhillon |
| 2011 | Tell Me O Kkhuda | Himself (Cameo) |
| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 | Paramveer Singh Dhillon |
| 2016 | Ghayal Once Again | Ajay Mehra (also Director) |
| 2017 | Poster Boys | Jaagavar Chaudhry |
| 2018 | Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se | Paramveer Singh Dhillon |
| 2019 | Blank | SS Dewan |
| 2019 | Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas | (Director, not actor) |
2020s
| Year | Film Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chup: Revenge of the Artist | Inspector Arvind Mathur |
| 2023 | Gadar 2 | Tara Singh |
| 2024 | Baap | TBA |
| 2024 | Lahore 1947 | TBA |
Awards and Recognitions
National Film Awards
- Best Actor: Ghayal (1990)
- Special Jury Award: Damini (1993)
Filmfare Awards
- Best Actor: Ghayal (1991)
- Best Supporting Actor: Damini (1994)
Zee Cine Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Honored for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Personal Life
Sunny Deol married Pooja Deol, and the couple has two sons, Karan and Rajveer, both of whom have followed their father’s footsteps into Bollywood. Despite his fame, Sunny is known for maintaining a low-profile personal life.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS :
YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA_69d-_K8E&pp=ygUUU3VubnkgRGVvbCBpbnRlcnZpZXc%3D
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/iamsunnydeol/
