Sunny Deol, the powerhouse behind hits like ‘Betab’ and now the surging ‘Border 2’, isn’t fazed by intense action or emotional monologues. But ask him about song sequences, and the 68-year-old star breaks into a nervous chuckle. In a behind-the-scenes moment from ‘Border 2’s rainy shoot, Deol laid bare his deepest set fear: performing dance numbers.
Director Anurag Singh, amid a downpour that paused filming, asked which track gave him the most grief. Deol’s response was pure gold: ‘All of them, especially the dance ones. I’d convince myself not to show up, battle fevers from stress, but duty called every time.’ Laughter echoed as co-stars absorbed the confession.
This isn’t new territory. Industry insiders recall endless struggles to get Deol grooving. In ‘Chaalbaz’, partnering with the graceful Sridevi left him mortified. ‘She’s a pro; I felt out of place,’ he said, recounting his two-hour set disappearance before agreeing to the duet.
Memes amplify the legend. ‘Yara O Yara’s quirky hook step trends perpetually, while fans roast his ‘Mera Dil…’ routine as accidental fitness training. Deol owns his dance shortcomings with self-deprecating humor, endearing him further to generations.
With ‘Border 2’ smashing records, Deol’s admission adds a light-hearted layer to his tough-guy image. It underscores Bollywood’s quirks, where action kings dodge terpsichorean trials with comedic flair.