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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sunny Deol to team up with Farhan Akhtar for next action film. Details inside
Actor Sunny Deol is reportedly set to collaborate with Excel Entertainment for a large-scale action thriller. This would mark the first collaboration between Deol and the production house headed by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. Reportedly, Deol loved the script and has been in talks with the production house for a while now. The 'Yamla Pagla Deewana' actor is excited about the film, which is expected to go on floors in December per sources close to the development, "Deol is set to team up with Excel Entertainment for the first time on a big-budget action thriller. The yet-untitled action thriller will mark the first collaboration between the actor and Excel Entertainment. The two stakeholders have been in talks for a while now and are excited to collaborate on a high-concept big-budget action thriller. Deol loves the script and is excited to partner with Akhtar and Sidhwani on the film.'The source further stated that the film will mark the directorial debut of Balaji. He has worked on several Tamil blockbusters as an assistant and associate director. 'It's a larger-than-life feature film with Deol in an avatar that the audience loves to see him in. Excel, too, is going all out to ensure that their maiden collaboration with Deol turns out to be a special treat for the cinema-going audience. The film will have lots of intense and high-on-drama moments,' the source addition to this project, Deol has two more film projects lined up. He is set to appear in the much-anticipated film 'Border 2'. The war drama is slated for release on January 3, 2026. It also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty in key Deol will also star in 'Ramayana: Part 1,' in which he will play Lord Hanuman. The film is scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Sunny Deol
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sunny Deol meets Dalai Lama during unforgettable Ladakh trip with son Rajveer
Sunny Deol recently experienced what he described as a deeply humbling and unforgettable moment - a meeting with the Dalai Lama during his travels through Ladakh. The actor is currently enjoying a peaceful Himalayan trip with his sonOn Monday, the actor shared a poignant photograph of the Tibetan spiritual leader gently holding his hand and touching it to his own forehead. In turn, Deol bowed in reverence. 'A moment of deep honour and gratitude (sic),' he wrote. He continued, 'Met His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, during my journey through the serene landscapes of Ladakh. His presence, wisdom, and blessings filled my heart with peace. Truly unforgettable (sic)."advertisementCheck out his post here: The 67-year-old actor wasn't travelling alone - he was joined by his son, Rajveer Deol, for a father-son road trip through the Himalayas. The duo documented their journey across social media, sharing glimpses of breathtaking scenery, candid moments, and dusty trails. In one playful clip, Sunny is seen asking his son if he's enjoying himself, to which Rajveer replies with a grin, 'Yes, lots of fun. Covered in dust. Good dust, healthy dust. It's good for your skin.'Sunny also posted a reel capturing the stark, rugged beauty of Baralacha La Pass - a high-altitude route they conquered together. Backed by music from Mohit Chauhan, the clip is a montage of striking visuals, laughter, and shared memories. 'A Father-Son trip through the majestic Himalayas,' he captioned the post, evoking both nostalgia and the video here: On the professional front, Deol was last seen in the April release 'Jaat', an action-packed film alongside Randeep Hooda. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, the film turned out to be a commercial success, with a sequel already in next, the actor is gearing up for 'Lahore 1947', a period drama featuring an ensemble cast including Preity Zinta and Shabana Azmi. However, the film's release has been delayed due to production setbacks. Deol is also set to headline 'Border 2', which will see him share screen space with Varun Dhawan and Ahaan Shetty.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Sunny Deol
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sunny Deol meets Dalai Lama in Ladakh; calls it a moment of deep gratitude; shares post
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol experienced what he described as a moment of 'deep honour and gratitude' during his recent journey through Ladakh. The Bollywood star met Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama , an encounter that clearly left a lasting impression on him. Sharing a serene photograph with the revered monk on Instagram, Sunny Deol wrote, 'A moment of deep honour and gratitude. Met His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, during my journey through the serene landscapes of Ladakh. His presence, wisdom, and blessings filled my heart with peace. Truly unforgettable.' From peaceful landscapes to war dramas Even as Deol sought spiritual calm in the hills, his professional life has been quite the opposite intense and action-packed. The veteran actor has just wrapped up filming 'Border 2', the sequel to his iconic 1997 war drama 'Border'. The original, directed by J.P. Dutta, was a cinematic film chronicled the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. It had a powerful impact and grossed over Rs 60 crore at the time of its release. Now, nearly three decades later, Sunny Deol returns in a film that promises to revisit that patriotic spirit. Directed by Anurag Singh, 'Border 2' also features a fresh ensemble cast including Varun Dhawan , Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty . Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond 'Border 2' is scheduled to release on January 23, 2026. While anticipation builds for that high-stakes drama, Sunny Deol is also gearing up for another emotionally layered project—'Lahore 1947'. The film reunites him with actress Preity Zinta and is helmed by filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol's recent outing was the action thriller 'Jaat' which turned out to be a superhit amid mixed reviews from the audiences. Deol Duo In The Hills; Sunny Deol & Rajveer's Himalayan Trip Is Goals
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sunny Deol meets Dalai Lama: Truly unforgettable
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) Bollywood star Sunny Deol met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama and called it a moment of deep honour and gratitude. Deol shared a post on his Instagram handle on Monday morning, featuring him alongside Lama, whom he met while travelling to Ladakh. 'A moment of deep honour and gratitude. Met His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, during my journey through the serene landscapes of Ladakh. His presence, wisdom, and blessings filled my heart with peace. Truly unforgettable," the 67-year-old actor captioned the post. On the work front, Deol has recently wrapped shooting for 'Border 2", a sequel to his 1997 blockbuster film 'Border", which went on to earn over Rs 600 million at the worldwide box office during its release. Helmed by J P Dutta, it chronicled a pivotal chapter from the 1971 India-Pakistan war. 'Border 2" also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. It is directed by Anurag Singh. The upcoming film is slated to hit the big screen on January 23, 2026, and is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J P Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 11:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Bobby Deol's Bandar and Janhvi Kapoor's Homebound set for world premiere at TIFF 2025
TIFF: Bobby Deol-starrer 'Bandar' (Monkey in a Cage) will be screened at the prestigious 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. Sharing the update, Deol wrote on his Instagram handle, 'The Story that should not have been told… But is the Offical Selection at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025. Our Film inspired by True Events is Premiering at #tiff50#bNdr #Bandar #MonkeyinaCage' A post shared by Bobby Deol (@iambobbydeol) After his post, Sunny Deol congratulated him with heart emojis, while actor Vikrant Massey wrote, 'Many congratulations, Sir' Huma Qureshi commented, 'Congratulations' Anurag Kashyap's film, inspired by true events, will premiere at the film festival, taking place from September 4 to September 14. Deol was last seen in Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 – Part 2. The show premiered on Amazon MX Player on February 27. Directed by Prakash Jha, the series featured Bobby Deol, Aaditi Pohankar, Darshan Kumaar, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Vikram Kochhar, Tridha Choudhury, Anupriya Goenka, Rajeev Siddhartha, and Esha Gupta in crucial roles. Apart from this, the actor made his Telugu debut in Daaku Maharaj, where he acted alongside Nandamuri Balakrishna, Urvashi Rautela, and Pragya Jaiswal. The film was directed by Bobby Kolli. 'Homebound', starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, will also be screened at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. Karan Johar took to Instagram earlier and wrote, '#Homebound has been officially selected for the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 (@tiff_net) in the Gala Presentations category. Extremely thrilled and elated to be a part of this prestigious festival – another time for us at Dharma.' The film recently received a 9-minute standing ovation at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. According to Variety, 'Homebound' revolves around two childhood friends from a small North Indian village who chase a police job that promises them the dignity they've long been denied. However, as they inch closer to their dream, mounting desperation threatens the bond that holds them together. Director Neeraj Ghaywan described 'Homebound' as 'a deeply personal story about friendship, dignity, and survival.' 'It's about people who are often unseen, and the quiet strength they carry in a world that rarely pauses for them,' said the director, adding that he hopes the film 'helps us look closer–with empathy–and see what we've been conditioned to ignore.' Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese serves as an executive producer on the film
