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India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who made a comeback at 65, gave back-to-back blockbusters, is more popular in Pakistan than India, his name is...
They've broken bones on screen, stirred patriotism in cinemas, and made us chant 'Dhai kilo ka haath'. But once upon a time, they were just two adorable kids in a blurry photo — one of them pouty in a knicker. Who are these two in the viral throwback? At first glance, the grainy black-and-white photo may seem like just another childhood memory. But look again — sitting in the lap of an elder is little Bobby Deol, face scrunched up and wearing nothing but a knicker. Next to him, resting a hand on the shoulder, is his older brother Sunny Deol. Two of Bollywood's most iconic Punjabi heroes were captured before their stardom. What's with the Pakistan connection? The elder boy in the photo, Sunny Deol, later became the face of raw, chest-thumping patriotism in Bollywood. He starred in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, where his character famously hoisted the Indian flag in Pakistan. The film, ironically, gained cult status across the border, too. Where are they now? Sunny Deol recently made a power-packed comeback with Gadar 2, and while the box office performance of his last release, Jaat, was modest, his action-hero image remains intact. Up next, he's ready to star in Border 2 alongside Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, a film fans are eagerly awaiting. Why is this photo special? It reminds us that even the fiercest screen warriors once had their vulnerable, innocent moments, captured not in cinemascope but in monochrome. From Bobby's teary eyes to Sunny's steady presence, this photo is a nostalgic capsule of two stars before they rose.
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Sunny Deol Wraps Border 2, Flaunts Fresh Look From Mountain Getaway At 16,000 Ft
Mumbai: Actor Sunny Deol took to social media to share a glimpse of his fresh new look as he enjoyed a peaceful mountain getaway after wrapping up the shoot of 'Border 2.' Taking to Instagram, he posted a couple of his photos where he is seen sitting on his swanky car. He simply captioned the post, 'Life's a winding road through mountain peaks — fresh look, new direction.' In the images, the 'Jaat' actor is seen showing off his new clean-shaven look while striking poses for the camera. In one of the photos, Sunny is seen standing and leaning against the side of his car, with a signboard in the background that reads "Baralachala 16,040 FT.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) Baralacha Pass lies along the boundary between the Lahaul and Spiti districts in Himachal Pradesh, India. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol had previously revealed that he enjoyed his weekend by watching two of his favourites, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, at Wimbledon 2025. On July 14, the Gadar 2 actor posted pictures of both Sinner and Swiatek from the event and wrote, 'What a weekend watching my two favourites take the crown! Here's to @janniksin and @ , my champions! #Wimbledon2025.' On the work front, Sunny has completed filming for his much-anticipated war drama 'Border 2.' The actor announced the wrap up news by sharing a striking photo of himself in character along with a message that read, 'Mission accomplished! Fauji, signing off! My shoot wrapped for #Border2. Jai Hind!' Directed by Anurag Singh, the upcoming film features Deol in a pivotal role alongside Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. The movie is backed by producers Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. It is presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series in association with J.P. Dutta's production house, J.P. Films. 'Border 2' is slated for release on January 23, 2026.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sunny Deol Flaunts Clean-Shaven Look After Wrapping Up Border 2 Shoot
Last Updated: Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 features Sunny Deol in a pivotal role alongside Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. Actor Sunny Deol took to social media to share a glimpse of his fresh new look as he enjoyed a peaceful mountain getaway after wrapping up the shoot of ' Border 2." Taking to Instagram, he posted a couple of his photos where he is seen sitting on his swanky car. He simply captioned the post, 'Life's a winding road through mountain peaks — fresh look, new direction." In the images, the 'Jaat' actor is seen showing off his new clean-shaven look while striking poses for the camera. In one of the photos, Sunny is seen standing and leaning against the side of his car, with a signboard in the background that reads 'Baralachala 16,040 FT." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) Baralacha Pass lies along the boundary between the Lahaul and Spiti districts in Himachal Pradesh, India. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol had previously revealed that he enjoyed his weekend by watching two of his favourites, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, at Wimbledon 2025. On July 14, the Gadar 2 actor posted pictures of both Sinner and Swiatek from the event and wrote, 'What a weekend watching my two favourites take the crown! Here's to @janniksin and @ , my champions! #Wimbledon2025." On the work front, Sunny has completed filming for his much-anticipated war drama 'Border 2." The actor announced the wrap-up news by sharing a striking photo of himself in character along with a message that read, 'Mission accomplished! Fauji, signing off! My shoot wrapped for #Border2. Jai Hind!" Directed by Anurag Singh, the upcoming film features Deol in a pivotal role alongside Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. The movie is backed by producers Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta. It is presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series in association with J.P. Dutta's production house, J.P. Films. 'Border 2" is slated for release on January 23, 2026. First Published: 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.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Stunt artists mourn death of SM Raju during ‘Vettuvam' shoot
Stunt artists, including veterans Sham Kaushal, Ram Shetty, and Aejaz Gulab, on Monday mourned the death of popular stuntman S. M. Raju during the shooting of an action scene for director Pa Ranjith's film Vettuvam. The 52-year-old stuntman, whose real name was Mohan Raj, was driving an SUV in an action sequence for the film in Nagapattinam on July 13 when he suddenly collapsed. His colleagues pulled him out of the vehicle and rushed him to a hospital, where he was declared brought dead. A video of the incident, now viral on social media, shows crew members frantically rushing to help him as he is extracted from the car. According to stunt directors and artists, car stunts in films are inherently more dangerous and unpredictable than most other action sequences, despite the precautions usually taken. Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran offered his condolences, taking to Instagram to express his sorrow. 'Rest in peace Raju! So many moments of magic that would have been impossible to film without your skill and guts. You will be missed forever.' Veteran stunt director Sham Kaushal — known for his work on Dunki, Gadar 2, Ponniyin Selvan, Laxmii, Sanju, Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani, Krrish 3, and Gangs of Wasseypur — called Raju's death 'unfortunate.' 'I read about it and I'm saddened to hear about his unfortunate demise. I haven't worked with him, but stunt people are like a close-knit fraternity,' Kaushal told PTI. 'When you do a stunt with a car, it's a combination of a human and a machine. In that case, if there's a misjudgment, then it can be dangerous. The nature of stunts is that they're risky.' Aejaz Gulab, general secretary of the Movie Stunt Artists Association, also expressed grief after seeing the video online. 'A car or motorcycle-related stunt is often risky... SM Raju was known for performing such stunts. Unfortunately, this incident has happened,' said Gulab, who has worked in films such as Baazi, Josh, Khiladi 420, and upcoming titles Dhurdandar and Battle of Galwan. The stunt artists' association, formed in 1959, currently has around 600 members. Silva, a stuntman and actor, also paid tribute via social media. 'One of our great car-jumping stunt artists, S. M. Raju, died while doing car stunts. RIP. Our stunt union and Indian film industry will be missing him,' he wrote. Stuntman Shankar, who sustained serious injuries during a stunt in Chennai Express, said he was saddened by the news. 'I know that Raju performed car stunts like me. We worked together on two South Indian movies about 20 years ago. He is like my brother, and I feel very sad,' he said. Shankar continues to perform stunts today, despite suffering severe burn injuries when a car caught fire on set. 'It's been 13 years since I suffered injuries. Car stunts are the most dangerous. You need daring and physical fitness,' he said. 'After Chennai Express, I continued with car stunts in Total Dhamaal and for a Himesh Reshammiya music video.' Veteran stunt director Ram Shetty — who has worked on Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Dharmatma, Vaastav, Sadak, Tezaab, and Laadla — said his heart goes out to Raju's family. 'Such incidents are unfortunate. I've never worked with him, but many take up this job due to financial necessity. Some specialise in car and motorcycle stunts — they are very risky to perform.' Stunt artist Parvez Shaikh said Raju had performed some of the biggest stunts in his career. 'The accident occurred while he was performing a car stunt... I pray for his family. Stunts are risky, and every stuntman's family knows there's a chance of injury on the job. Everyone tries to ensure safety, but accidents do happen.' Arvind Gupta, who has performed stunts in Maalik and Adipurush, echoed similar sentiments. 'Performing a car stunt is risky. It's heartbreaking to know about him. I didn't know him personally, but many of us are here for financial reasons,' he said. Ranjith's Vettuvam stars Arya in the lead. According to reports, the film also features Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashok Selvan and Dinesh among others. Earlier, Ranjith told PTI that his film revolves around a notorious gangster, Cholan, a modern-day Robin Hood, who establishes his control over the Ponni region of Tamil Nadu. As he fights to protect his people, he makes many enemies but also legions of supporters who swear by him. When his rivals realise that Cholan is too powerful for them, they harness the power of the state in an attempt to bring him down.
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Stunt community mourns S M Raju's tragic death on Tamil movie set
Mumbai/Chennai, Stunt artists including veterans Sham Kaushal, Ram Shetty and Aejaz Gulab and others on Monday mourned the death of popular stuntman S M Raju during the shooting of an action scene for director Pa Ranjith's film "Vettuvam".0 Stunt community mourns S M Raju's tragic death on Tamil movie set The 52-year-old stuntman, whose real name was Mohan Raj, was driving an SUV in a high-octane stunt scene for the film in Nagapattinam on July 13 when he suddenly collapsed. His colleagues pulled him out of the vehicle and rushed him to a hospital where he was declared brought dead. Video of the incident, which has gone viral on social media, shows those on the sets frantically running to his rescue. He is seen being extracted from the car. According to stunt directors and artists, car stunts in movies are inherently more dangerous and unpredictable than any other action sequence though security precautions are taken before shooting such sequences. Veteran stunt director Sham Kaushal, who has worked on 'Dunki', 'Gadar 2', 'Ponniyin Selvan', 'Laxmii', 'Sanju', 'Padmaavat', 'Bajirao Mastani', 'Krrish 3', 'Gangs of Wasseypur' and others, said Raju's death is unfortunate. "I read about it and I'm saddened to hear about his unfortunate demise. I haven't worked with him, but stunt people are like a close-knit fraternity," he told PTI "When you do a stunt with a car, it's a combination of a human and a machine. In that case, if there's a misjudgment, then it can be dangerous. The nature of stunts is that they're risky," he added. Gulab, who is the general secretary of Movie Stunt Artists Association, said he saw the video on the internet and it is unfortunate that Raj lost his life. "A car or motorcycle-related stunt is often risky. Whenever a stuntman performs, the action director ensures that an experienced stuntman performs such risky scenes. SM Raju was known for performing such stunts. Unfortunately, this incident has happened," Gulab, who has worked in movies such as "Baazi", "Josh", "Khiladi 420" and upcoming films "Dhurdandar" and "Battle of Galwan", said. The stunt artists association has about 600 members and was formed in 1959. Silva, a stuntman and actor, also mourned Raju's death in a post on social media platform X. "One of our great car jumping stunt artists, S M Raju, died while doing car stunts. RIP. Our stunt union and Indian film industry will be missing him,' he said. Stuntman Shankar, who sustained severe injuries while performing a car stunt on 'Chennai Express', said he is saddened by Raju's death. "I know that Raju performed car stunts like me. We worked together on two South Indian movies about 20 years ago. I saw the video, and he is like my brother, and I feel very sad that this incident happened," Shankar told PTI. The stuntman, who continues to perform stunts even today, received severe burn injuries when the car he was sitting in caught fire during a stunt shoot. "It's been 13 years since I suffered injuries. The inspection is conducted on the car, about its speed and its working condition. The car stunts are the most dangerous. You need daring to do car stunts, and you need to be fit physically. "After the 'Chennai Express' incident, I continue doing car stunts like I did in 'Total Dhamaal' and for a music video of Himesh Reshammiya," he said. Ram Shetty, a former stuntman and stunt director, who has worked in the industry for over 50 years and on movies including 'Yaadon Ki Baarat', 'Dharmatma', 'Vaastav', 'Sadak', Tezaab', and 'Laadla', said his heart goes out to the stuntman's family. "It's unfortunate that such instances happen where someone loses their life. I've never worked with him . My heart goes out to his family. It's because of financial reasons that people take up this job as there's no educational qualification required. Some people are specialists in car and motorcycle stunts. They are very risky to perform," he said. Stunt artist Parvez Shaikh, said Raju had done some of the biggest stunts in his career and his death is unfortunate. "It was a very upsetting news. The accident occurred while he was performing a car stunt... I pray for his family. Stunts are risky and a stuntman's family knows that they will get hurt on the job.. "Everyone tries to ensure the best possible safety but such things happen, its not very frequent but such incidents happen." Arvind Gupta, who has performed stunts on films like "Maalik" and "Adipurush", said stuntmen join this risky job for money. "Performing a car stunt is risky. It's heartbreaking to know about him. I don't know him personally, though. I've been in the industry for around ten years, and we're here for monetary reasons," he said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
