Director on whether Sunny's Muslim role damaged Batwara 1947

In a bold creative move, director Rajkumar Santoshi shared that he considered casting Sunny Deol as a Muslim character for his upcoming film.

Deol's role as Sikandar Mirza, a figure fighting against extremism, excited both actor and director.

Santoshi aimed for a commercial hit, recognizing Deol's popularity as an asset, highlighting their successful partnership throughout their cinematic history.