How Sunny Deol Became the Star of ‘Jeet’ Over Salman Khan

Salman Khan and Sunny Deol share a strong friendship, with a special bond between Khan and the Deol family. Dharmendra, a respected actor, is like a father to Khan. The 1996 film ‘Jeet’ showcased this relationship. Despite Khan being the main lead, Sunny Deol’s performance in a supporting role stole the spotlight. The action drama, featuring Khan, Deol, Karisma Kapoor, and Tabu, was a major hit, earning six times its budget. The movie continues to be a favorite for its story and music. The movie’s budget was around 56 million, which was a significant amount at the time. ‘Jeet’ collected 305 million at the box office. Deol, with his gray-shaded character who turned rebellious due to love’s betrayal, dominated the film, overshadowing Khan. The audience was drawn to his character and action scenes. This scenario reflected a similar instance in ‘Darr,’ where Shah Rukh Khan’s performance overshadowed Sunny Deol’s.