Sunny Deol

Ajay Singh "Sunny" Deol (born 19 October 1957) is a legendary Indian actor, filmmaker, and former politician, celebrated for his powerful screen presence and iconic action-hero persona in Hindi cinema. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has acted in over 100 films, earning acclaim for his intense performances and unforgettable dialogues. The elder son of Dharmendra, he made his debut with Betaab (1983), which was a major success, and went on to deliver hits like Arjun (1985), Tridev (1989), and Ghayal (1990), the latter winning him both a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award. His role in Damini (1993) further cemented his reputation, earning him dual honors for Best Supporting Actor. Deol’s career reached new heights with Border (1997) and Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001), the latter becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of its time. Despite a period of setbacks, he staged a remarkable comeback with Gadar 2 (2023), which became the biggest hit of his career, followed by Jaat (2025) and Border 2 (2026). Alongside his cinematic achievements, he served as a Member of Parliament from Gurdaspur (2019–2024) representing the BJP. With two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards to his name, Sunny Deol remains one of India’s most enduring and influential film stars, embodying the quintessential “angry action hero” of Bollywood.

DOB: Oct. 19, 1957

Gender: Male

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