The 'Damini' actor is one of the first in B-town to take up bodybuilding seriously.
Look at Sunny Deol's filmography, and you'll realize that he has never adhered to conventions. Back in the 90s, when Hindi cinema was all about light-hearted romantic comedies, he carved out a separate niche for himself as an "action hero". With his rugged persona and powerful one-liners, not to mention his "dhaai kilo ka haat", he offered something different on the screen, emerging as a force to be reckoned with. And whatever he did on the screen - from standing up against the system to fighting hundreds of enemies with bare hands- resonated with the masses deeply, and how!
Sunny Deol in JP Dutta's 1997 blockbuster war film ‘Border’
Well, Sunny Deol has come a long way in Bollywood. Even today, films like 'Betaab', 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha', 'Ghayal', 'Border', and 'Darr: A Violent Love Story' continue to entertain us to the core. Last year, he made a solid comeback with his film, 'Gadar 2', which literally took the box office by storm. Now, we are all eagerly awaiting his upcoming releases, especially 'Border 2'.
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Bollywood's 'He-Man' Sunny Deol turns 67 today. On this occasion, we share an interesting fact about him that you probably didn't know.
Sylvester Stallone is one of the greatest action stars ever. And Sunny Deol considers Stallone his idol. Not many know that Bollywood's He-Man trained at Stallone's gym to develop his physique.
Sylvester Stallone – The Man, The Myth, The Legend
The actor has time and again spoken about the Hollywood legend's influence on him. Interestingly, he has often been compared to Stallone, earning him the moniker "Indian Rambo"
Well, it's a well-known fact that Sunny Deol is a fitness freak. But what many don't know is that the actor considers exercise the most important part of his routine. In his words, "Fitness is an addiction for me. If I don't work out, I don't feel energetic throughout the day. I wake up at 6 am. I work out with weights in the morning and play sports in the afternoon. I have been a sports hound since childhood. The only time I don't exercise is if I am unwell. Otherwise, I exercise till I peak my enjoyment level. I work out for about an hour or two daily."
Notably, Deol begins his workout regimen with warmups, followed by cardio exercises. He takes long walks, swims every day, and plays Table Tennis and Squash every day. Also, he makes sure to practice pranayam for an hour daily.
Sylvester Stallone – The Man, The Myth, The Legend
And as far as his diet is concerned, Deol avoids sugar, junk and processed food. He maintains a proper balance of carbs, proteins, and healthy fats in his diet, and consumes loads of fruits and vegetables daily.
Sunny Deol’s actual name is Ajay Singh Deol.
He studied acting at Birmingham's Old Rep Theatre.
The veteran actor has directed a few films as well, such as 'Dillagi' and 'Ghayal: Once Again'.
Happy Birthday, Sunny Paaji. Thanks For Inspiring Us!
