During a recent interview, Sunny Deol was questioned about whether the cross-border love story depicted in his 2001 film “Gadar” and its upcoming sequel “Gadar 2” had inspired people in India and Pakistan. In response, Sunny Deol emphasized the importance of allowing individuals to lead their own lives. He referred to an incident involving Seema Haider, a Pakistani citizen, who moved to India with her children to be with Sachin Meena, asserting that people should respect others
When inquired whether he keeps up with news concerning the latest cross-border love narratives, Sunny said, “It (news) has become business, it is not actual news or anything. It is more of a commodity, and people are consuming it. And we are giving it to them. That is what the reality is actually as a matter of fact.”Gadar 2, the follow-up to Sunny Deol’s 2001 hit cross-border saga ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha,’ is helmed by director Anil Sharma.
When asked if his films were motivating people to engage in relationships across borders, Sunny Deol chuckled and responded, “I don’t believe so… Nowadays, technology facilitates people meeting through apps. Once they develop feelings for each other, they naturally want to meet and be together. Instead of criticizing or concerning ourselves with such matters, we should respect their choices, as it’s their personal life. Whether it’s right or wrong is for them to decide.
He also mentioned that he seldom keeps up with the news. “Since my childhood, I’ve rarely read newspapers or watched the news. I used to focus solely on the sports pages. News has become more like a commodity now.”
