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Sunny Deol
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
DOB
19 Oct 1957
Age
68 years
birth palce
Sahnewal, Punjab
profession
Politician, Actor, Director
Sunny Deol biography
Born on 19 October, 1956 Sunny Deol is an Indian filmmaker and actor, who is also son of India's one of the most popular actor Dharmendra. Sunny made debut with Betaab (1983).
He is famously known for his roles in films like Tridev, Arjun, Ghayal, Vishwatma, Lootere, Damini and Border and many more. His film Mohalla Assi is one of the film's that didn't release because it went against the religious sentiments. This is the first time that Sunny appeared in such a film with different role and story plot.
Apart from acting, Sunny is also involved in directing films. He debuted as director with Dillagi (1999) and recent release, Ghayal Once Again (2016).
Sunny has a younger brother Bobby Deol and two sisters Vijayta and Ajeeta. His step-mother is Hema Malini while Esha Deol and Aahana Deol are his step-sisters.
In 2019, Sunny joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was elected as a Member of Parliament from the Gurdaspur constituency in Punjab. His entry into politics was rather abrupt, happening less than a month before elections in his constituency.
Despite being a political novice, he won the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections against Sunil Jakhar of the Indian National Congress with a margin of 82,459 votes.
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Sunny Deol personal life
Father
Dharmendra Deol
Spouse
Pooja Deol
Education
Diploma in Acting and Theatre
SUNNY DEOL NEWS
Shatrughan Sinha says 'heartbreaking' to meet Hema Malini in 'traumatic times' after Dharmendra's death
December 01, 2025 11:57 am
A couple of days after meeting Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, Shatrughan Sinha also paid a visit to his late friend Dharmendra's wife Hema Malini and their daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
When Esha Deol visited Dharmendra's house first time in 30 years, touched step-mother Prakash Kaur's feet: 'Sunny bhaiya made arrangements'
November 30, 2025 10:13 am
Despite his controversial second marriage with Hema Malini, Dharmendra never divorced Prakash Kaur. He continued to remain present for both his families and ensured their individual dynamics were not disturbed.
Dharmendra Prayer Meet Highlights: 'Govinda attended prayer meet organised by Deol family, I met Hema Malini at bhajan sandhya at her home'
November 28, 2025 5:37 pm
Dharmendra Prayer Meet Highlights: Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan gathered to pay their final respects. Follow LIVE updates on venue, timings and attendees.
'Dharmendra would open his eyes, move his hands, doctors were hopeful', Anil Sharma recalls veteran star's last moments
November 27, 2025 10:35 am
Filmmaker Anil Sharma shared that after getting discharged from the hospital, Dharmendra was showing signs of recovery, and everyone, including the doctors, was hopeful he would pull through.
Sunny Deol looked 'hurt' whenever Dharmendra poured himself alcohol, made him feel 'guilty' for drinking: 'He learnt from my mistakes'
November 24, 2025 6:42 pm
Dharmendra knew that his drinking hurt his son Sunny Deol, and he believed that his son had learnt from his mistakes. Sunny never drank or touched a cigarette.
Dharmendra married Hema Malini despite being father of four and married to Prakash Kaur; Meena Kumari was 'crazy in love' with him
November 24, 2025 7:14 pm
Dharmendra dies at 89: Dharmendra was 19 when he married Prakash Kaur in 1954. 26 years later, he tied the knot with Hema Malini after a passionate affair.
Dharmendra got his break after winning a magazine contest; Sholay, Chupke Chupke never fetched him an award
November 24, 2025 3:23 pm
Dharmendra started his career in the movies in 1960. The actor starred in some of the most popular films of the last seven decades.
Dharmendra Funeral: Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan pay their last respects
November 24, 2025 6:02 pm
Dharmendra Funeral News Today: Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, 89, breathed his last on Monday.
Dharmendra dies at 89: The 'macho' hero who broke boundaries, gave India both Sholay and Satyakam
November 24, 2025 7:26 pm
Dharmendra Passes Away At 89: Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away on Monday morning in Mumbai from age-related ailments. He was 89. The actor's last rites took place in the afternoon.
Dharmendra Death Highlights: Amitabh Bachchan says 'another giant has left us'; Saira Banu says 'Dharam was ghar ka aadmi'
November 26, 2025 3:21 pm
Actor Dharmendra Passes Away At 89: The veteran actor passed away at the age of 89 on Monday morning, less than two weeks before his 90th birthday.
SUNNY DEOL PHOTOS
Sunny Deol, Poonam Dhillon support kids Rajveer, Paloma at Dono trailer launch
September 04, 2023 4:57 pm
Sunny Deol's son Rajveer Deol and Poonam Dhillon's daughter Paloma Thakeria are making their debut with Dono. The film's trailer was launched in Mumbai on Monday.
Sunny Deol posts message as Gadar 2 crosses the Rs 400 crore mark
August 23, 2023 4:22 pm
Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel-starrer Gadar 2 released on August 11 and has since created a rage at the box office. The sequel to the 2001 film has already crossed Rs 400 crore and looks unstoppable.
Newlyweds Karan Deol-Drisha Acharya's 'beautiful time' in Manali with dad Sunny Deol and brother Rajveer Deol
July 02, 2023 2:56 pm
Sunny Deol’s son and actor, Karan Deol, who tied the knot with girlfriend Drisha Acharya in Mumbai recently, shared a series of photos from his recent vacation to Manali. While fans assumed the couple had gone for their honeymoon, dad Sunny and brother Rajveer Deol were also spotted in their photos.
Inside Karan Deol and Drisha Acharya's sangeet ceremony: see pics
June 17, 2023 12:57 pm
Karan Deol and Drisha Acharya are all set to tie the knot on June 18.
Dance India Dance 7: Kareena Kapoor shares candid moments with Sunny and Karan Deol
August 28, 2019 10:15 am
Sunny Deol, son Karan Deol and Sahher Bambba graced Dance India Dance 7 to promote their upcoming film Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas. Judges Kareena Kapoor Khan, Bosco Martis and Raftaar had a fun time with the guests.
Celeb spotting: Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Janhvi Kapoor and others
June 14, 2019 5:38 pm
Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Janhvi Kapoor, Sushmita Sen, Kartik Aaryan, Sunny Deol, Malaika Arora and a few others were clicked by our photographer today.
Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Sunny Deol and others visit Ajay Devgn’s house
May 28, 2019 7:13 am
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Mahesh Bhatt and others paid their last respects to Ajay Devgn's father Veeru Devgan on Monday.
Sunny Deol and Dimple Kapadia's rare pictures
September 28, 2017 3:57 pm
While Sunny Deol and Dimple Kapadia go way back in time, they have romanced each other in films like Manzil, Gunaah and Arjun. Here are some rare pictures of the two from the sets of their films.
Poster Boys: Five reasons to watch this Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol starrer
September 07, 2017 7:35 am
Deol brothers’ comeback film is hitting the headlines for all the right reasons. So, are you ready to see Sunny Deol's dhai kilo ka haath in a comic avatar with Bobby Deol and Shreyas Talpade? Here are five reasons to watch Poster Boys this weekend.
New-age patriotic Bollywood movies
August 15, 2017 9:30 am
India may have gotten its freedom 70 years ago, but the spirit of independence still remains alive in all our hearts. This Independence Day, we bring to you some new-age films from Bollywood that are sure to raise the feelings of patriotism and devotion within you.
SUNNY DEOL VIDEOS
Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se: Public Verdict
June 22, 2020 6:17 pm
Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol are back with Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se. The third instalment in their comedy franchise also has Salman Khan and Rekha in a cameo. Here's what the audience thought after watching its first day first show.
Five reasons to watch Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se
June 22, 2020 6:17 pm
The powerhouse trio of Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol will be back on the silver screen with Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se. The film releases on August 31st and here is why you should book tickets this weekend.
Audience Reaction To Ghayal Once Again & Sanam Teri Kasam
February 06, 2016 9:09 pm
It's a contest between dhai kilo ka haath and a youthful romance at the box-office with Sunny Deol's Ghayal Once Again and Sanam Teri Kasam locking horns today (February 5).
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