Sunny Deol & Sridevi: 3 Films in a Year, 2 Flops, 1 Blockbuster Despite No Chemistry

• Sunny Deol and Sridevi starred in three films released in 1989: *Joshilaay*, *Nigahen*, and *Chaalbaaz*.
• Despite their professional collaboration, Sunny Deol revealed Sridevi was reserved, leading to minimal interaction and no personal chemistry between them.
• *Joshilaay* and *Nigahen* both flopped at the box office, with *Joshilaay* facing production delays and *Nigahen* being a failed sequel to *Nagina*.
• *Chaalbaaz*, released last in 1989, became a blockbuster, largely due to Sridevi's powerful female-centric performance, overshadowing her co-stars.
• Director Pankaj Parashar noted an incident where Sunny Deol got angry with Sridevi on set, highlighting their strained professional dynamic.

Why It Matters: Sunny Deol and Sridevi's unique pairing proved that professional success can defy personal chemistry.