Sunny Deol's 'Ghayal' Rejected by Producers, Became National Award Winner & Box Office Hit

• Sunny Deol's 1990 action thriller 'Ghayal' faced numerous rejections from producers who doubted its commercial viability.
• Dharmendra, Sunny Deol's father, ultimately produced 'Ghayal' after widespread rejections, showing faith in the story.
• The film, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, starred Sunny Deol as Ajay Mehra, an amateur boxer seeking revenge.
• 'Ghayal' grossed Rs 20 crores at the box office and won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
• Sunny Deol's latest film, 'Border 2', a sequel to the 1997 classic, recently opened to a massive Rs 30 crore on its first day.

Why It Matters: 'Ghayal' defied initial rejections to become a critical and commercial success, proving Dharmendra's vision.