Did Ameesha Patel Just Praise Sunny Deol's ‘Border 2’ Trailer with a Nostalgic ‘Gadar’ Reference?
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Key Takeaways
- Ameesha Patel expresses her admiration for Sunny Deol.
- Reference to Gadar showcases their enduring connection.
- Border 2 is highly anticipated, being a sequel to a classic.
- Anil Sharma returns as the director for both films.
- The film features a stellar cast including Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty.
Mumbai, Jan 15 (NationPress) Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel has expressed her admiration for her Gadar co-star and renowned film actor Sunny Deol after the unveiling of the trailer for Border 2.
In a post on social media, Ameesha excitedly referenced Sunny’s iconic character Tara Singh from Gadar, stating, “Kya baat hain TARA @iamsunnydeol no wonder SAKINA ki JAAN n HINDUSTAN ki SHAAn hain AAP – BORDER 2 Trailer is,” along with fire emojis.
For those unfamiliar, Ameesha Patel and Sunny Deol starred together in the blockbuster Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, which hit theaters in 2001 and became one of the most successful films of that year.
Directed by Anil Sharma, this romantic action drama is set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition.
Sunny Deol portrayed Tara Singh, captivating audiences as a passionate yet emotional Sikh truck driver, while Ameesha Patel played Sakina, a Muslim woman caught between her love for her husband and her father's patriotism.
The film also showcased the late veteran actor Amrish Puri in a memorable villain role, along with actress Lillete Dubey and others.
After two decades, Ameesha and Sunny reunited for the sequel, Gadar 2, which premiered in August 2023. This film, again directed by Anil Sharma, revisits Tara and Sakina's story amidst the escalating India-Pakistan tensions of the 1970s.
As for Border 2, it serves as a sequel to the 1997 war classic Border.
The highly anticipated film is produced by JP Dutta and Bhushan Kumar, along with Nidhi Dutta, under the banners of T-Series and JP Films. Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 features Sunny Deol alongside Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty.
–IANS