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The Darr Rift: Sunny Deol Reflects on Fallout With Shah Rukh Khan

The Darr Rift: Sunny Deol Reflects on Fallout With Shah Rukh Khan

The 1993 psychological thriller Darr remains an iconic landmark in Hindi cinema, but the film also famously triggered a multi-year rift between its lead actors, Sunny Deol and Shah Rukh Khan. The feud, which stemmed from creative differences over their respective roles in the film, eventually ended with a warm reconciliation in 2023. Recently, the Batwara 1947 actor opened up about the fallout and the nature of relationships within the film industry during an interview with Shubhankar Mishra. Deol opens up about insecurities Looking back at the friction between the actors during their younger years, Deol acknowledged that such issues can naturally arise at that stage of one’s career. He clarified that he does not consider himself an insecure person, but believes that professional insecurity can often lead actors into unnecessary conflicts on set. According to him, performers are ultimately limited to the scope of the characters they are assigned to play, and misunderstandings can arise when actors begin comparing their roles. “At a younger age, main yeh toh nahi kahunga ki ek doosre se woh …

Sunny Deol revisits Darr feud with Shah Rukh Khan, calls him ‘colleague’ rather than friend: ‘Actors have insecurity’

Sunny Deol revisits Darr feud with Shah Rukh Khan, calls him ‘colleague’ rather than friend: ‘Actors have insecurity’

Sunny Deol has often spoken about the tiff between him and Shah Rukh Khan during the shooting of their 1993 film Darr. The actors did not speak to each other for 16 years after their spat. In a recent interaction, Sunny has again spoken about the controversy and how insecurity among actors can often lead to uneasiness on set. Sunny Deol and Shah Rukh Khan had a spat on the sets of 1993 film Darr. Did Sunny Deol call Shah Rukh Khan insecure? Speaking to Shubhankar Mishra on his podcast, Sunny shared, “I didn’t get mad at anyone else. I got mad at myself, and I tore off my jeans. At younger age, you have certain things and I am not an insecure person, I don’t have any insecurity, specially on set. But because many actors have insecurity and they do things which are absolutely unnecessary because we can only be the character we are, and we cannot be anything beyond that. But somehow quite a lot of actors feel very insecure. And because of …

When Toxic release was delayed, people told Yash ‘Dhurandhar se darr gaya’, actor reacts: ‘100-200 crore kam hone se…’

When Toxic release was delayed, people told Yash ‘Dhurandhar se darr gaya’, actor reacts: ‘100-200 crore kam hone se…’

Yash’s revenge saga, Toxic, is finally set to release in theatres later this month after multiple delays. The film was originally slated for release in March this year, when it clashed with Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the much-awaited sequel to Dhurandhar by Aditya Dhar. In a recent interaction, Yash admitted that when the March release was postponed, people assumed he was avoiding the clash because of the hype around Dhurandhar. Toxic and Dhurandhar 2 were originally slated to release on the same day. Yash addresses Dhurandhar clash In an appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, Yash addressed Toxic and Dhurandhar 2’s clash in March. Talking about the postponement, Yash said, “When my movie was supposed to release on March 19 (and postponed), I know a lot of people said about me ki main bhi darr gaya (I got scared). Zindagi me khone ka kuch hai hi nahi to darr hai hi nahi (I have nothing to lose in life, so I have no fear).” The actor said he did have a fear, but it was about not …

Did Sunny Deol call Darr co-star Shah Rukh Khan an insecure actor? Find out

Did Sunny Deol call Darr co-star Shah Rukh Khan an insecure actor? Find out

Released in 1993, Darr became a talking point for its unusual portrayal of Shah Rukh Khan’s obsessive character against Sunny Deol’s hero, leading to a rift between the actors. Years later, Amitabh Bachchan revealed on Kaun Banega Crorepati that Sunny had torn his pants in anger. Now, Sunny has opened up about his equation with SRK and insecurity in the industry. Sunny Deol on SRK being insecure In a podcast with Shubhankar Mishra, Sunny was asked about that phase and his equation with Shah Rukh Khan. To this, he replied, “At a younger age, like I won’t say that we don’t have a little something with each other. We do have that. And I have never been like that. I am not an insecure person. I am never insecure on set. But because of insecurity, many actors do things which they don’t have to do. Because we can only be the character we are.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective …

Sudesh Berry Reveals How He Was Originally Cast Before Shah Rukh Khan in Darr

Sudesh Berry Reveals How He Was Originally Cast Before Shah Rukh Khan in Darr

Shah Rukh Khan’s unforgettable “K-k-k… Kiran” from Darr (1993) remains one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic dialogues. At a time when leading stars were hesitant to play morally grey characters, Shah Rukh embraced the obsessive anti-hero, Rahul Mehra, and delivered a career-defining performance. However, the superstar was not the original choice for the role. Actor Sudesh Berry has now revealed that he was initially signed to play the obsessive lover in Yash Chopra’s psychological thriller before the casting underwent a major change.   How the casting drama unfolded Speaking on the Accompany Akki podcast, Sudesh Berry recalled that Yash Chopra had originally cast him opposite Juhi Chawla, with Sunny Deol playing the protagonist. However, as the project evolved, the filmmaker decided to revisit the casting. “Initially, it was Rishi Kapoor, then Aamir Khan was considered, and then they finally cast Sunny Deol. Towards the end, there is a shot of my character punching the other person. Whoever played the other character, it appeared as if a bigger actor was being punched by Sudesh Berry. This …

Before Shah Rukh Khan, Sudesh Berry had signed Darr? Actor reveals why Yash Chopra changed his mind

It is unimaginable today how the role of the menacing Rahul Mehra in Darr could be played by anyone other than Shah Rukh Khan. While it is a fact that the thriller became one of the biggest blockbusters of Bollywood, it was also a film which gave SRK one of his iconic roles ever. Nevertheless, it has been revealed many years after that actor Sudesh Berry had initially been cast in the movie. Sudesh Berry reveals he was the original choice for Darr before Shah Rukh Khan landed the iconic role. Sudesh Berry says he had almost signed Darr Sudesh Berry, while appearing on the Accompany Akki podcast, revealed that the makers had cast him as Rahul Mehra, the stalker who ends up being completely obsessed with Kiran played by Juhi Chawla. He stated that the movie was at a very advanced stage, with even his costumes prepared, but then something strange happened. “I was offered the role in Darr, and even my costumes were ready,” he shared. He explained that the casting of the …

Salman Khan says ‘jo darr gaya vo mar gaya’ amid backlash over CJP protest remarks | Bollywood News

Salman Khan says ‘jo darr gaya vo mar gaya’ amid backlash over CJP protest remarks | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 25, 2026 09:48 AM IST Salman Khan has once again grabbed headlines after sharing a cryptic post that many believe is aimed at those trolling him over his recent comments on the ongoing NEET paper leak protests. The backlash began after Salman expressed support for protesting students on Instagram. He urged them to return home after Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured strict action against those responsible for the paper leak. While the actor did not mention anyone directly, social media users were quick to link the post to the criticism he has been facing over the last two days. Posting pictures from his workout session, the actor wrote, “Salman Khan darrrrr gaya…. Hmmmm. Jo darr gaya vo mar gaya…” A day prior, Salman had posted on social media where requested Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast. He wrote, “The students are the top priority, educationally and security-wise, so they need not worry or have their parents worried for them. The Hon’ble Prime Minister has tweeted, and I am sure he …

Salman Khan, 60, flaunts ripped abs in new pics, shares cryptic message for critics: ‘Jo darr gaya voh mar gaya’

Salman Khan, 60, flaunts ripped abs in new pics, shares cryptic message for critics: ‘Jo darr gaya voh mar gaya’

Actor Salman Khan believes fear has no place in life, or at least that’s what his latest Instagram post seems to suggest. The actor recently took to social media to share a glimpse of his late-night gym session, along with a cryptic note that quickly grabbed fans’ attention, with many trying to decode whether it carried a deeper meaning or was simply a random thought. Salman Khan gives a glimpse into his late night gym session. Salman Khan flaunts ripped physique in gym photos On Friday night, Salman took to Instagram and shared a couple of photos flaunting his chiselled physique. The actor’s abs were clearly visible in the pictures, in which he could be seen standing in front of a gym mirror with a towel wrapped around his head, hinting at an intense workout. While his physique at 60 impressed fans, it was his cryptic caption that caught everyone’s attention. Along with the photos, the superstar wrote, “Salman Khan darrrrr Gaya…. Hmmmm Joe darr gaya vo mar gaya.. (Salman Khan got scared… Hmm… the …

Salman Khan’s SVC63 to release on Eid 2027, Shah Rukh Khan announces King release with new teaser: ‘Darr nahi, dehshat hu’ | Bollywood News

Salman Khan’s SVC63 to release on Eid 2027, Shah Rukh Khan announces King release with new teaser: ‘Darr nahi, dehshat hu’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiApr 24, 2026 05:05 PM IST Both Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan released new glimpses of their upcoming films today. While SRK revealed another teaser of King, announcing the film’s release date – December 24, Salman shared the film’s muhurat video – locked for Eid 2027. Soon after the announcements, fans flooded social media, expressing excitement about the lineup of projects. Shah Rukh’s production house Red Chillies Entertainment confirmed the date with an action-packed clip on social media. The caption of the post read, “A ROAR loud enough to shake the KINGdom. #KING arriving on 24.12.2026. #ItsKINGTime.” Directed by Siddharth Anand, the teaser showcased the superstar performing intense stunts, and bloody, gory fights. King is also the big screen debut of SRK’s daughter Suhana Khan. ALSO READ | Salman Khan doesn’t talk on set, Shah Rukh Khan his exact ‘opposite’, says co-star Govind Namdev On the other hand, Salman took to his X handle and asked fans to have patience for this year’s Eid announcement. “Thoda durr ki sochna chahiye, that’s …

Bhooth Bangla Exclusive: Akshay Kumar’s ‘Behen darr gayi’ joke was not a part of the script, Mithila Palkar reveals

Bhooth Bangla Exclusive: Akshay Kumar’s ‘Behen darr gayi’ joke was not a part of the script, Mithila Palkar reveals

The trailer of Bhooth Bangla was launched on April 6, 2026. It has generated a lot of buzz on social media for its nostalgic appeal. The film marks the reunion of Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar. It also brings together the comic trio of Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav. Now, in an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, Mithila Palkar, who plays the role of Akshay Kumar’s sister, has spilled the beans on how they recreated the iconic ‘Behen darr gayi’ meme, making it one of the highlights of the trailer. Mithila Palkar on recreating ‘Behen darr gayi’ meme with Akshay Kumar Revealing behind-the-scenes insights into recreating the popular meme of ‘Behen darr gayi’, Palkar shares, “The ‘Behen darr gayi’ joke was not a part of the script. Akshay Sir and I had done multiple takes for the scene, and during the last take, Akshay Sir went over to Priyadarshan Sir behind the camera and had a private conversation that none of us on set were aware of. When the camera started rolling and I said my dialogue, …