2002 Bhagat Singh Film Clash: One Blockbuster, Two Careers Derailed

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News18•15-01-2026, 12:30
2002 Bhagat Singh Film Clash: One Blockbuster, Two Careers Derailed
- •In 2002, three films based on Bhagat Singh's life — The Legend of Bhagat Singh, 23rd March 1931: Shaheed, and Shaheed-E-Azam — were released within a week.
- •Ajay Devgn's The Legend of Bhagat Singh, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, was a critical and commercial success, earning Devgn a National Award.
- •Sunny and Bobby Deol's 23rd March 1931: Shaheed flopped due to direct comparison with Devgn's film, significantly impacting their careers.
- •Sonu Sood's Shaheed-E-Azam, despite a praised performance, went largely unnoticed due to its low budget and limited release.
- •The Deol brothers made a grand comeback in 2024-25 with Gadar 2 and Animal, proving that content and emotion ultimately win.
Why It Matters: The 2002 Bhagat Singh film clash saw Ajay Devgn's film triumph, while the Deol brothers faced career setbacks.
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