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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Suneel Darshan recalls troubled relationship with Sunny Deol: 'He is the darkest chapter in my life'
Director and producer Suneel Darshan, known for films like Andaaz, Inteqaam and Talaash: The Hunt Begins, recently opened up about the rocky relationships he shared with actor Sunny Deol. Speaking candidly in a new interview with journalist Vickey Lalwani, Suneel described his experience with Sunny as the most difficult phase of his professional life. In a recent interview, Suneel Darshan opened up about his tumultuous working relationship with Sunny Deol, marked by legal disputes. Suneel opens up about how working with Sunny became a nightmare "These are powerful people, and they care a damn. But there will be divine justice someday, I am sure. It's something too bitter to even put into words. I did three films with him (Sunny). I did my first film, Inteqam, with him. At that point, he was not a big star. He had a potential stardom to him. We had a relationship before that as well. We distributed a lot of his movies. We had a significant contribution in the project, which was to be his launch. I believed in him. I believed that cinema needed people of his kind," Suneel said. Suneel recalled how their working relationship, spanning three films (Inteqaam, Lootere, Ajay), eventually turned bitter. He claimed that Sunny accepted money for a project that never materialised, leading to a legal dispute. Despite the fallout, Suneel said he continues to respect the Deol family, especially veteran actor Dharmendra. The tension, he said, began during their second collaboration, Lootere, and worsened during their third film. "It became a nightmare. It was like indulging a little child to get your work done. I didn't want to do another film with him, but I got emotionally manipulated into one," Suneel added. Suneel's latest work Suneel Darshan has returned after a long hiatus with Andaaz 2, his upcoming musical-romantic drama, which he directed, wrote, and produced himself. Set for release on 8 August, the film introduces newcomers Aayush Kumar, Aakaisha, and Natasha Fernandez and features music by Nadeem and Sameer.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sunny Deol Was A ‘Nightmare To Work With', Claims Suneel Darshan: 'Like Indulging A Child'
Last Updated: Suneel Darshan calls Sunny Deol the "darkest chapter" of his life, recalls nightmarish filming experience, emotional manipulation, and ongoing legal issues. Filmmaker Suneel Darshan, known for shaping the careers of many Bollywood stars, has often found himself at odds with the very actors he once collaborated with. In a recent tell-all with journalist Vickey Lalwani, the veteran director opened up about his tumultuous relationships with leading men like Akshay Kumar and Sunny Deol, and even revealed his estrangement from his own brother, filmmaker Dharmesh Darshan. But it was his candid remarks about Sunny Deol that drew the sharpest attention. Calling his association with Sunny 'the darkest chapter in my life and career," Suneel didn't mince words as he detailed their fractured relationship and ongoing legal disputes. 'These are powerful people, and they care a damn. But there will be divine justice some day, I am sure. It's something too bitter to even put in words," he said, referencing allegations that Sunny took money from him for a film that never materialized. Despite their bitter fallout, Suneel clarified that he still holds respect for the Deol family. He chose not to speak ill of Dharmendra, and shared that he had a positive working relationship with Bobby Deol, Sunny's younger brother. Suneel recalled the evolution of his working dynamic with Sunny across three films: Inteqaam, Lootere, and Ajay. 'I did three films with him. I did my first film, Inteqaam, with him. At that point, he was not a big star. He had a potential stardom to him. We had a relationship before that as well. We distributed a lot of his movies. We had a significant contribution in the project which was to be his launch. I believed in him. I believed that cinema needed people of his kind. During Inteqaam, I was a bit confused…" The confusion only deepened with their next project. 'It was a nightmarish experience during production. It cost me much more… It was like indulging a little child, and getting him to complete your work. Honestly, I didn't want to do a fourth film with him, but I got stuck with him. And he used emotions, and fake relationships were mentioned, and he got me into a project that he was making for himself," Suneel added, referencing Ajay as the breaking point. In a surprising turn, Suneel revealed that Sunny Deol was originally supposed to star in Jaanwar — a film that eventually went to a then-struggling Akshay Kumar after their professional relationship soured. Reflecting on his experience with Akshay, Suneel said, 'Akshay Kumar isn't a bad guy at all, actually. He has been much maligned. You cannot deny that he has his qualities." While his seven-film collaboration with Akshay also ended, the bitterness in Suneel's voice was unmistakably reserved for Sunny. 'Sunny Deol is the darkest chapter in my life and career, but there is God above. There will be divine justice," he said. Describing what it was like to work with Sunny on set, Suneel remarked, 'It was like minding a child." The emotional and logistical toll, he implied, wasn't just financial — it was deeply personal. First Published: July 25, 2025, 15:04 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.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Sunny Deol was the darkest phase of my life,' says producer Suneel Darshan as he opens up on feud with the 'Gadar 2' actor
Producer Suneel Darshan who has made films like 'Jaanwar', 'Mela', 'Andaaz', among others has been in the business for many years. While he has formed some great associations, he's also had some strained relationships. For instance, Suneel had a fall out with actors like Akshay Kumar and Sunny Deol and even his brother, director Dharmesh Darshan . In a recent interview though, Suneel has spoken fondly about Akshay and said he is a good person, however, he called Sunny the darkest phase of his life. The producer opened up on his equation with these stars and said during a chat with Vickey Lalwani, "Akshay Kumar isn't a bad guy at all, actually. He has been much maligned. You cannot deny that he has his qualities. Sunny Deol is the darkest chapter in my life and career, but there is God above. There will be divine justice.' Sunny was originally cast to star in the film Jaanwar, a role that later went to Akshay Kumar, who was then still finding his footing in the industry, due to the fallout between Suneel and Sunny. Although Suneel collaborated with Akshay Kumar on seven films, their partnership too ended abruptly. He elaborated on the difficulties, saying, 'These are powerful people, and they care a damn. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo But there will be divine justice some day, I am sure. It's something too bitter to even put in words.' Suneel recounted his initial belief in Sunny's potential during their first collaboration, Inteqaam. He added, 'At that point, he was not a big star. He had a potential stardom to him. We had a relationship before that as well. We distributed a lot of his movies. We had a significant contribution in the project which was to be his launch. I believed in him. I believed that cinema needed people of his kind.' However, he admitted that even then he felt 'a bit confused.' The confusion deepened during their second film together, Lootere, and the third, Ajay, turned out to be a 'nightmarish experience.' Suneel described it as a costly ordeal: 'It was like indulging a little child, and getting him to complete your work.' Despite not wanting to work with Sunny a fourth time, Suneel found himself trapped: 'Honestly, I didn't want to do a fourth film with him, but I got stuck with him. And he used emotions, and fake relationships were mentioned, and he got me into a project that he was making for himself. '
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Sunny Deol was the darkest chapter of my life': Suneel Darshan says it was like ‘indulging a little child', promises ‘divine justice'
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan has had fallings out with several stars, including Akshay Kumar and Sunny Deol. He has even severed ties with his brother, director Dharmesh Darshan. In an interview, he described his association with Sunny as 'the darkest chapter' of his life, and said that their legal differences are yet to be resolved. Suneel has claimed that Sunny Deol took money from him to star in a project that never materialised. He went on to work with Sunny's brother, Bobby Deol, whom he had a pleasant equation with. He also declined to speak ill of their father, the legendary actor Dharmendra. But he told journalist Vickey Lalwani that working with Sunny was like minding a child. Sunny was supposed to star in the film Jaanwar, which eventually went to a then-struggling Akshay Kumar because of their fall-out. Suneel and Akshay went their separate ways as well, after working on seven films together. Asked about the Sunny Deol episode, Suneel said, 'Akshay Kumar isn't a bad guy at all, actually. He has been much maligned. You cannot deny that he has his qualities. Sunny Deol is the darkest chapter in my life and career, but there is God above. There will be divine justice,' he said. Also read – 'It was an ugly turn in her life': Karisma Kapoor became a 'trophy wife' after marriage with late husband Sunjay Kapur, says Suneel Darshan Explaining what happened, he continued, 'These are powerful people, and they care a damn. But there will be divine justice some day, I am sure. It's something too bitter to even put in words. I did three films with him. I did my first film, Inteqaam, with him. At that point, he was not a big star. He had a potential stardom to him. We had a relationship before that as well. We distributed a lot of his movies. We had a significant contribution in the project which was to be his launch. I believed in him. I believed that cinema needed people of his kind. During Inteqaam, I was a bit confused…' Suneel said that his 'confusion' about Sunny's behaviour continued during their second film, Lootere. But he was sure something was wrong when they collaborated on their third project, Ajay. 'It was a nightmarish experience during production. It cost me much more… It was like indulging a little child, and getting him to complete your work. Honestly, I didn't want to do a fourth film with him, but I got stuck with him. And he used emotions, and fake relationships were mentioned, and he got me into a project that he was making for himself.'
