Mumbai: Hindi film actor Sunny Deol who has won millions of hearts with his gripping action movies celebrates his 63rd birthday 19 October.
Known for his brilliant screen appearances and lofty style, many stories remain in the collective memory of the audience about Sunny and his films. So, on the occasion of his birthday, let us tell you some special things related to his life and personality.
Very few people will know that Sunny Deol’s real name is Ajay Singh Deol. Since his family used to fondly call him Sunny, he later got that recognition in films too. He also acted in a film called Ajay (1996). Sunny’s fans hardly know that he studied acting at ‘The Old World Theater’ in Birmingham, England.
Apart from films, Sunny is also a successful businessman. He has a partnership with Aviate Group in the company ‘Sunny Sound Studio’ which he founded in 1996. This company is considered to be a major contributor to bringing Dolby Digital Sound to India. Sunny also runs a restaurant chain with his brother Bobby and father Dharmendra.
Sunny is known for her angry and aggressive image in reel life but in real life he is a very shy and humble person.
Fans of Sunny’s might not be aware of the reason behind Sunny’s body. He is very much inspired by Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone.
Sunny, who was once linked with actress Dimple Kapadia, always tried to keep his family and personal life away from the media. His wife Pooja Deol never appeared in the media like other celebrities.
Sunny’s films are always a hit in Punjab. The popularity of his memorable film Gadar was such that many cinemas started airing the film from 6AM in the morning.
Sunny has received the prestigious National Award twice. He was honored as the Best Actor in the film Ghayal in 1990 and the Best Supporting Actor in the 1993 film Damini. He has been awarded several honours for his achievements in the Indian film industry.