Deol never expected his small role in ‘Damini’ to become one of Hindi cinema’s most quoted characters. Decades later, his courtroom dialogue still echoes with audiences.
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Sunny Deol opened up about his iconic role in the 1993 film ‘Damini’, saying he had no idea the character would go on to become so loved by audiences. The actor shared this during the trailer launch of his upcoming film Ikka.
Sunny revealed that his connection to the film started through friendship, not ambition. His friends were the ones producing Damini, and he simply wanted to be part of it.
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He said the role was originally seen as a small one. “My friends were producing the film. At that time, I also wanted to be a part of the film. I had no role in it. It was a small character, according to them. They asked me, and I said yes,” he shared.
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He added that he agreed without overthinking the size of the part. He just wanted to be involved in the project.
Sunny admitted he had no clue the role would turn into one of the most memorable characters of his career. “I never imagined that the film would become such a huge hit and my character would become so popular, sitting in everyone’s hearts. I had no idea about it,” he said.
He spoke about why he continues to choose roles the way he does. He said he enjoys playing characters without worrying about where the journey will take him. For him, the process itself is the reward.
He also mentioned that he never got a similar role again after Damini, calling it a character that stayed with people in a way few others have.
Directed and co-written by Rajkumar Santoshi, Damini tells the story of a simple woman who fights for justice after witnessing her housemaid being assaulted by her brother-in-law and his friends. The film starred Meenakshi Seshadri in the lead role, along with Rishi Kapoor, Amrish Puri, Sunny Deol, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, and Paresh Rawal.
The film remains one of Hindi cinema’s most discussed courtroom dramas.
Sunny Deol’s upcoming project Ikka features a cast that includes Akshaye Khanna, Tillotama Shome, Dia Mirza, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Shishir Sharma, and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor.
The film is directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra and produced by Alchemy Films. Ikka is ready to premiere on Netflix on July 10.
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