Sarfarosh & Chak De India: Two Masterpieces That Defined an Era, Left Sunny Deol Behind

• Sarfarosh (1999) and Chak De India (2007) are celebrated Bollywood masterpieces, released 8 years apart.
• John Matthew Matthan's Sarfarosh, starring Aamir Khan, openly addressed Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and won a National Award.
• Shimit Amin's Chak De India, a sports drama starring Shah Rukh Khan, became a blockbuster and its title song a national anthem.
• Sarfarosh's script took 7 years of research; Chak De India was inspired by a 2004 newspaper article and Mir Ranjan Negi's life.
• Chak De India, released alongside Sunny Deol's 'Kaafila', became a blockbuster while 'Kaafila' flopped.

Why It Matters: Sarfarosh and Chak De India stand as Bollywood masterpieces, showcasing impactful storytelling and success.