Actor Sunny Deol expressed his willingness to work with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan again, decades after their iconic collaboration in the 1993 thriller Darr.
The two actors had shared screen space in the film, where Deol played the heroic lead, while Khan took on the role of the villain, a portrayal that earned him widespread acclaim and propelled him to stardom.
Deol shared his thoughts on the possibility of reuniting with Shah Rukh for a new project.
He said, "I would love to do it. I had done one film with Shah Rukh, so maybe we can do another one. It would be nice because that was a different period, and now it’s a different period, so definitely."
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Deol’s openness to revisiting the past with Khan highlights the evolving nature of their professional relationship, one that started on a somewhat strained note.
The two actors reportedly had a falling out after Darr, with Deol feeling overshadowed by Khan’s portrayal of the obsessive lover, a role that garnered him immense praise.
In fact, Deol had previously expressed discomfort over the way the film glorified the villainous character, something that was not originally anticipated.
In a conversation with India TV, Deol revealed, “At the end of the day, people loved me in the film. They loved Shah Rukh Khan as well. My only issue with the film was that I did not know they would glorify the villain.”
Despite their differences, Deol seems to have moved past the tensions and is now ready for a fresh collaboration. He reflected on how the film industry has changed over the years, especially regarding the dynamics between actors and directors.
"Initially, the directors had control over the whole thing. These days, directors don't have much say, and we are not making the kind of stories which would justify the images of the actors. That is very important," he remarked, highlighting his views on the industry's shifting landscape.
On the professional front, Deol is eagerly awaiting the release of his upcoming action film Jaat, which is set to hit cinemas on April 10.
Directed by Gopichand Malineni, the film also stars Viineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher, and Regina Cassandra in key roles. Fans of Deol can expect an intense and gripping performance as he once again takes on a challenging role in this high-octane action thriller.
While fans await Jaat, the prospect of a reunion between Sunny Deol and Shah Rukh Khan on the big screen is an exciting one. Their reunion, should it happen, will undoubtedly spark nostalgia among moviegoers who fondly remember their unforgettable performances in Darr.
Will Deol and Khan once again reignite the magic they created in the 90s? Only time will tell, but for now, Deol’s openness to the idea has certainly piqued the interest of fans.
Source: Pinkvilla