During a special appearance on the popular quiz reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, leading Hindi cinema actor Sunny Deol shared a surprising and lesser-known revelation about his early career aspirations. Accompanied by members of his film Bantwara 1947, the actor disclosed that before entering the film industry, he harbored a passionate childhood dream of becoming a professional Formula 1 racing driver. However, due to the overprotective nature of his father, actor Dharmendra, Sunny had to abandon his high-speed motorsports ambition before it could take off.
How Dharmendra Kept Sunny Deol Away from the Racetrack
The topic emerged during an engaging conversation with show host Amitabh Bachchan, who directly asked Sunny Deol about his past interest in competitive driving and Formula 1 racing. Responding to the inquiry, Sunny admitted that he was intensely passionate about driving from a young age and seriously considered building a career behind the wheel.
Explaining why he could not pursue the sport, Sunny revealed that his father held a strong protective instinct regarding dangerous activities. Dharmendra believed that sports like auto racing carried extreme physical risks and potential dangers. Sunny stated on the show that because of his father's protective nature, he was not granted permission to enter sports, leaving his racing aspirations permanently unfinished.
From Unfulfilled Racing Ambitions to Action Stardom
Although his dreams of competing on professional race circuits came to an end, Sunny Deol redirected his focus toward acting and forged an extraordinary path in Indian cinema. Over the years, he established a content-driven career and became recognized as one of Bollywood's premier action icons, delivering numerous box-office blockbusters.
Team 'Bantwara 1947' Promotes New Film on KBC 18
The KBC 18 episode also served as a promotional platform for Sunny Deol's latest theatrical release, Bantwara 1947. Joining Sunny on the stage were his co-star Preity Zinta and prominent actor Aamir Khan, who came to support the movie's launch.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi, Bantwara 1947 arrived in theaters worldwide on 14 August. Alongside Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, the film features an impressive ensemble cast that includes Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, and Abhimanyu Singh in pivotal roles.
