Biography
Sunny Deol was born as Ajay Singh Deol on 19 October 1957 in Sahnewal, Punjab, India, into a Punjabi Jat family. He is the elder son of veteran actor Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur. Sunny completed his schooling in Mumbai and faced dyslexia in his early years, which he has spoken about. Over the decades he has built a reputation as one of Bollywood’s enduring stars.

Career Life
Sunny Deol made his acting debut with the film Betaab in 1983, which became a commercial success. He went on to deliver major hits through the 1990s and early 2000s, including films like Ghayal (1990) and Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) that cemented his status as a bankable action-hero. He has also directed and produced films, and even ventured into politics, making his career multi-faceted.

Personal Life
Sunny Deol is married to Lynda Deol (also known as Pooja Deol) and they have two sons, Karan and Rajveer. He is known for maintaining a relatively private personal life despite his fame. He comes from a film-industry family, with siblings and half-siblings also in entertainment. His strong work ethic, dedication to craft and disciplined approach have been hailed by peers and fans alike.