Aug 13 , 2023

Macho Icons of the 80s: Top 9 Blockbusters of Sunny Deol and Sanjay Dutt

By True Scoop

Betaab (1983) • Sunny Deol’s debut, a romantic film where his raw energy and intensity were evident from the outset.

Naam (1986) • Sanjay Dutt delivered a poignant performance as Vicky Kapoor, a young man who gets entangled in the world of crime in search of a better life.

Ghayal (1990) • A revenge drama that solidified Sunny Deol’s status as an action superstar, winning him a National Film Award for his performance.

Sadak (1991) • Sanjay Dutt starred in this romantic thriller, portraying a taxi driver trying to rescue his love from a brothel.

Tridev (1989) • An action-packed film where Sunny Deol, alongside other stars, battles against corruption and crime

Khalnayak (1993) • One of Sanjay Dutt’s iconic roles, playing the anti-hero Ballu, a character that remains memorable in Bollywood’s history.

Damini (1993) • Sunny Deol’s portrayal of a fierce lawyer fighting for justice earned him a Filmfare Award and became one of his most defining roles.

Vaastav: The Reality (1999) • Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of Raghu, a man forced into the criminal underworld, is raw and gritty, earning him a Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

Border (1997) • Sunny Deol played the role of Major Kuldeep Singh, leading his battalion in the Battle of Longewala, in this war film based on real events.