Last Updated: October 03, 2023, 12:58 IST
Sunny Deol-Rajkumar Santoshi Reunite After 27 Years For ‘Lahore, 1947’; Film To Be Backed By Aamir Khan
Sunny and Rajkumar Santoshi have worked together on some successful films in the past, including Damini, Ghayal and Ghatak.
Back in the 90’s Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi have delivered massive hits in the industry with films like Ghayal (1990) and Damini (1993). Their last collaboration was the 1996 film Ghatak: Lethal. Now 27 years later, the actor-filmmaker duo have joined hands again for one of a kind entertainer ‘Lahore, 1947’. Not just that, the film is being backed by Aamir Khan’s production house as well.
Aamir Khan’s production issued an official statement for the same. “I, and the entire team at AKP, are most excited and happy to announce our next, starring Sunny Deol, directed by Raj Kumar Santoshi, titled Lahore, 1947. We look forward to collaborating with the immensely talented Sunny, and one of my favourite directors Raj Santoshi. The journey we have embarked on promises to be most enriching. We seek your blessings.”
Sunny Deol has witnessed a remarkable comeback with the massive success of Gadar 2. The film, directed by Anil Sharma, has not only won hearts but also made a mark at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2023.
It’s been 30 years since Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Santoshi worked together in Andaz Apna Apna, which attained cult status with the passing time and is remembered as one of the most iconic comic capers in Indian cinema. It was being reported this year, that the duo will be collaborating soon. A source close to Pinkvilla informed that Aamir and Rajkumar are reuniting for an out-and-out entertainer, 30 years since their first film. “Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Santoshi have been discussing a subject for a while now and things have finally fallen into place. Aamir has loved what’s developed by Santoshi and has been sitting with him to work on all the aspects over the last few months.”
Aamir Khan has been on an acting break after the release of Laal Singh Chaddha. The actor has been enjoying his time with family and kids.
The 2022 film Laal Singh Chadha, generated controversy and proved to be a commercial disappointment. This movie, based on the Hollywood film Forrest Gump, featured Kareena Kapoor Khan in a prominent role alongside Khan. The cast also comprised notable actors such as Shah Rukh Khan, Naga Chaitanya, Mona Singh, Manav Vij, Sanjay Dutt, and Vijay Sethupathi in significant parts.
