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Sunny Deol's Ghayal to re-release in cinemas on August 7

Sunny Deol's Ghayal to re-release in cinemas on August 7

Ahead of the release of Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi’s Batwara 1947 on August 14, the duo’s iconic first collaboration, Ghayal, is set to return to the big screen. The film will be re-released in select cinemas on August 7. Announcing the re-release, Zee Studios on Thursday shared Sunny’s look from the film and wrote on Instagram, “Taiyaar ho jao OG Action Hero ka dum dekhne bade parde par, fir ek baar – GHAYAL is back in select cinemas from 7th August #Ghayal.”           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Zee Studios (@zeestudiosofficial) ‘Ghayal‘ completed 36 years on June 22, 2026. Marking the occasion, actor Sunny Deol took a stroll down memory lane and recalled shooting for the hit action drama. He shared that it was his late father and legendary actor Dharmendra’s belief and director Rajkumar Santoshi’s writing that made the film possible. Sunny also shared a video which consists of his iconic scenes from the …

Pranit More goes the Samay Raina way to announce comeback standup special, Ghayal, after ₹370 biryani row

Pranit More goes the Samay Raina way to announce comeback standup special, Ghayal, after ₹370 biryani row

Comedian Pranit More found himself at the centre of a controversy in June this year after he was criticised for not calling out a deeply misogynistic remark made by an audience member during one of his shows. The comedian faced intense backlash on social media, following which he took a break from performing stand-up. Now, Pranit has announced his comeback with a new stand-up special, Ghayal, but the announcement has already drawn comparisons with Samay Raina‘s comeback special, Still Alive. Pranit More announces new standup special after ₹370 biryani row. Pranit More announces comeback On Wednesday, Pranit took to Instagram and shared a poster for his upcoming stand-up special, Ghayal. Alongside the poster, he wrote, “GHAYAL. I can’t change what happened, but I can choose who I become because of it. Ghayal is the story of that journey. Beginning in Mumbai.” The announcement quickly sparked reactions online, with some users comparing the tone of Pranit’s post to Samay’s announcement of Still Alive. One user wrote, “You are not Samay Raina…don’t try to be him. You …

Amid Batwara 1947 promotions, Sunny Deol recalls how Dharmendra backed Ghayal after every producer rejected it

Amid Batwara 1947 promotions, Sunny Deol recalls how Dharmendra backed Ghayal after every producer rejected it

Sunny Deol has kicked off the promotions of his upcoming film Batwara 1947 in Jaipur. The film is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, who also helmed Sunny’s breakthrough film Ghayal (1990). In his latest Instagram post, the actor shared a heartfelt anecdote about how his father, veteran actor Dharmendra, decided to back Ghayal in the very same city after no other producer was willing to finance the project. Sunny Deol with dad Dharmendra How Dharmendra decided to back Ghayal On X, Sunny posted a video featuring Rajkumar Santoshi and wrote, “Some journeys come full circle in ways you can never plan. Years ago, I believed deeply in a script written by a young Rajkumar Santoshi. We tried taking it to producers, but no one was ready to back the film. That was when I decided to take it to Papa. Papa was shooting for Batwara in 1988 in Jaipur & staying at Rambagh Palace. Raj gave him the complete narration of Ghayal,& the moment it ended, Papa said yes.” He added, “More than the film, what …

Sunny Deol’s biggest classics Damini, Ghatak and Ghayal to re-release in theatres ahead of Batwara 1947

Sunny Deol’s biggest classics Damini, Ghatak and Ghayal to re-release in theatres ahead of Batwara 1947

There’s good news for fans of classic Hindi cinema. PVR INOX is re-releasing three films from the celebrated partnership of Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi — Damini, Ghatak and Ghayal. The special theatrical run comes ahead of the release of Batwara 1947 and gives audiences the chance to watch these favourites where they were always meant to be seen: on the big screen. Three Sunny Deol classics, one big comeback: Damini, Ghatak and Ghayal return. A celebration of classics The special retrospective will unfold over three weeks, starting with Damini on July 24. Ghatak will return to cinemas on July 31, while Ghayal will wrap up the celebration with its re-release on August 7. The screenings also serve as the perfect lead-up to Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi’s reunion in Batwara 1947, which is set to arrive in theatres on August 14. The announcement was made on July 17 and the caption on Instagram of PVR INOX read, “Action. Emotion. Powerful storytelling. 🔥💯 Relive the unforgettable Deol – Santoshi classics as they return to the …

Ranbir Kapoor calls Dhurandhar his favourite film; Sunny Deol reacts to Ranveer’s ‘ghayal hun ghatak hun’ dialogue

Ranbir Kapoor calls Dhurandhar his favourite film; Sunny Deol reacts to Ranveer’s ‘ghayal hun ghatak hun’ dialogue

The entire nation has been raving about Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar ever since the film arrived in theatres in December. Some gushed over Ranveer Singh’s performance whereas others were in awe of Akshaye Khanna’s aura. Well, one of Bollywood’s most adored actors, Ranbir Kapoor has now joined the list. In a recent live interaction with fans, from the social media account of his shoe brand, Ranbir reviewed Dhurandhar, calling it his current favourite film. RK shared, “Current favourite movie? The last current favourite movie, I guess, was Dhurandhar. I absolutely loved that film. I think the entire cast and crew really smashed it, and really good times at the movies.” Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh and Sunny Deol During the live interaction, Ranbir Kapoor also revealed that Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part 1 will be his immediate next release, which means Love & War will probably arrive in theatres next year. Well, apart from Ranbir, actor Sunny Deol also talked about Dhurandhar recently. In the film, after the red screen scene, Ranveer Singh’s character says, ‘Ghayal hun, isiliye …

Sunny Deol says he ‘ran away’ from Mumbai amid Border 2’s Rs 436 cr box office success; answers if Dhurandhar 2 gave him royalty for using ‘Ghayal hu isliye Ghatak hu’ | Bollywood News

Sunny Deol says he ‘ran away’ from Mumbai amid Border 2’s Rs 436 cr box office success; answers if Dhurandhar 2 gave him royalty for using ‘Ghayal hu isliye Ghatak hu’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiFeb 14, 2026 07:03 PM IST Sunny Deol has been riding a career high ever since his roaring comeback with Gadar 2 in 2023. In 2025, he followed it up with Jaat and then Border 2 in 2026, which has struck a chord with fans and has collected over Rs 436 crore worldwide since its release. But amid the box office success, Sunny quietly escaped to Manali to reconnect with simpler times. In an interview with ANI, the actor revealed, “After Border 2’s release, I decided I would take a break. I ran away to Manali. It snowed there, and I enjoyed all of that.” Why Sunny Deol escaped amid Border 2’s success Even while on a break, Sunny stayed connected to his film. “I had arranged screenings of Border 2 for audiences that included several army personnel. One lady told me she had watched the film twice. I told her, ‘Aaja phir, photo kheech le!’ We put a lot of hard work into every film, but when one of them reaches …

Sunny Deol reacts to Ghayal, Ghatak reference in Dhurandhar dialogue, reveals if he got royalty for it

Sunny Deol reacts to Ghayal, Ghatak reference in Dhurandhar dialogue, reveals if he got royalty for it

Actor Sunny Deol has finally reacted to the viral dialogue from Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna’s film Dhurandhar, which references two of his most iconic films, Ghayal and Ghatak. Reacting to the buzz, Sunny addressed the reference and also revealed whether he received any royalty from the makers for using the titles of his classics. Sunny Deol was last seen in Border 2 which released in theatres on January 23. (PTI) Sunny Deol reacts The dialogue, “Ghayal hoon, isiliye Ghatak hoon” from Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has been trending across social media and evoking nostalgia among fans. In a recent interview with ANI, Sunny was asked if he had received any payment or royalty for the use of his film titles in the dialogue. Addressing the query, the actor clarified that the reference stemmed purely from admiration and not from any commercial agreement. He shared that Aditya is a fan of his work and had included the line as a tribute, and went on to describe the gesture as “very sweet.” Reacting to the question, the …

Did Sunny Deol receive royalty for usage of titles Ghayal, Ghatak in Dhurandhar? Border 2 actor’s VIRAL video reveals…

Did Sunny Deol receive royalty for usage of titles Ghayal, Ghatak in Dhurandhar? Border 2 actor’s VIRAL video reveals…

Did Sunny Deol receive royalty for usage of titles Ghayal, Ghatak in Dhurandhar? Border 2 actor’s VIRAL video reveals… Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar features a dialogue ‘Ghayal hoon, isiliye Ghatak hoon’. Since Ghayal and Ghatak are Sunny Deol’s films, the actor revealed if he has demanded any royalty from the makers of Dhurandhar.c Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, which features Ranveer Singh in the lead role, has been successful in smashing several Box Office records. Such has been the impact that it has now emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi film to date. The movie was lauded not just for the impeccable performances of the cast, but also the powerful dialogues that it featured. Interestingly, one dialogue – ‘Ghayal hoon, isiliye Ghatak hoon’ – of the film has grabbed everyone’s attention. Read on to know what Sunny Deol had to say about it. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Subscribe Now Read more …

Shows 45% Jump Despite Border 2 Domination, Roars “Ghayal Hoon Isliye Ghatak Hoon”

Shows 45% Jump Despite Border 2 Domination, Roars “Ghayal Hoon Isliye Ghatak Hoon”

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 51 Update! (Photo Credit: Instagram/T-Series) Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal led Dhurandhar is nearing the end of its glorious run. Aditya Dhar‘s directorial is a super-duper hit with staggering profits in its kitty. The Bollywood spy action thriller is now facing competition from Border 2, but refuses to give up! Scroll below for the day 51 report. Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 51 One could conduct a case study on the massive success of Sara Arjun co-starrer. It faced a lot of negativity ahead of its big release, but the strong was strong enough to beat all the odds! The screen count has now reduced due to the arrival of Border 2, which has dropped the daily collection below the one crore mark. According to estimates, Dhurandhar added 80 lakhs to its box office collection on day 51. It enjoyed a 45% jump on the 8th Saturday, despite the strict battle against Sunny Deol‘s Republic Day outing. The overall earnings in India have now reached …

Ghayal & Qayal Of Vijay Varma & Fatima Sana Shaikh’s Rumani Ishq In The First 30 Minutes Itself!

Ghayal & Qayal Of Vijay Varma & Fatima Sana Shaikh’s Rumani Ishq In The First 30 Minutes Itself!

Gustaakh Ishq Movie Review Quicker: In Love With Vijay Varma & Fatima Sana Shaikh ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Old-school romances are passé for Bollywood. It has been a long time since we have witnessed a good old-school romance—the one where shayaris were enough and glances skipped a beat! Starring Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh, Gustaakh Ishq promises old-school romance in abundance and purity! I walked into an almost empty theater, and it breaks my heart to see that the audience has not turned up to witness this beauty! The film has started on a very intriguing note, and honestly, it is poetically beautiful within 15 minutes. The film has all my attention, and I am loving it: the background music, the dialogues, and the camaraderie between the lead characters—Vijay, Fatima, and Naseeruddin Shah! With the introduction of every character, Gustaakh Ishq is turning more beautiful. In fact, I have a feeling that this film will have my soul by the end; I already want to wander and ponder in the world Vibhu …