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Sunny Deol

Sunny Deol
Sunny Deol is an Indian Actor, Film Director, Producer, and Politician. Sunny​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Deol or Ajay Singh Deol is an MP from Gurdaspur, Punjab, and a BJP candidate. One of the popular transitions from showbiz to politics, the 2019 major political entry of the actor has since been followed by his continuous work at the ground level, along with his parliamentary duties. With his down-to-earth manner and people's love, Deol still holds power in both the political and the cultural ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌world.
By Rashmi | Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 11:18:39 AM [IST]

Sunny Deol Biography

Sunny​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Deol is a film actor, director, and politician who was born on October 19, 1956, in Sahnewal, Punjab. He was the leading face of Indian cinema for many years before he went into politics. He was loved for his roles in Ghayal, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, and Border, which are still considered to be his best works. The patriotic and powerful characters he played on-screen became his real-life political persona.

Deol became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2019. In the same year, he also Lok Sabha elections from the Gurdaspur constituency district Punjab. A lot of people thought that the Deol family, which is well known for its association with the entertainment industry, is now moving towards public life, and thus, the politician Deol's entry was a natural progression. Deol could be described as the son of the father, the veteran actor Dharmendra, who also served as an MP.

As an MP, Sunny Deol has been deeply involved in Gurdaspur's developmental issues that include the improvement of rural areas' infrastructures, tourism, and the paving of roads. Though he has not taken much of a stand in Parliament, he tends to be the most talked-about person of the BJP's Punjab delegation. This is because of their combination of celebrity appeal and local ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌representation.

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Sunny Deol Personal Life

Full Name Sunny Deol
Date of Birth 19 Oct 1956 (Age 69)
Place of Birth Sahnewal, Punjab, India
Party Name Bharatiya Janta Party
Education Others
Profession Politician, Actor, Director & Producer
Father's Name Dharmendra Deol
Mother's Name Parkash Kaur.
Spouse's Name Pooja Deol
Spouse's Profession House Wife, Writer
Children 2 Son(s)
Religion Sikh

Sunny Deol Net Worth

Net Worth
₹33.73 CRORE
ASSETS
₹87.19 CRORE
Liabilities
₹53.46 CRORE
Education Qualification of Sunny Deol
Completed Diploma in Acting & Theatre from The Old Rep Theatre Birmingham (U.K) in 1997-78.

Interesting Facts about Sunny Deol

His father Dharmendra had a brief stint in politics in 2004 when he contested and won the election from Rajasthan's Bikaner seat.
He was shrouded in controversy for making fractious statements against the #metoo movement in India.

Political Timeline of Sunny Deol

  • 2019 - Incumbent : He contested and won the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat in the 2019 general elections by a margin of 80,000 votes against INC candidate Sunil Kumar Jakhar.

Sunny Deol Early Life

  • 1983: He made his debut in Bollywood.

Sunny Deol Achievements

He's won several Film Fare Awards.

Disclaimer:The information provided on this page is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://sansad.in/ls, https://sansad.in/rs, https://pib.gov.in/, https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/ and the official websites of state assemblies respectively. While we make every effort to maintain the accuracy, comprehensiveness and timeliness of the information provided, we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy or reliability of the content. The data presented here has been compiled without consideration of the objectives or opinions of individuals who may access it.

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