Sunny Deol's much awaited film 'Gadar 2' is all set to clash with Akshay Kumar's 'OMG 2' at the box office. Both the films are slated to release on August 11. While 'Gadar', which was released in 2001, had clashed with Aamir Khan's 'Lagaan', at the time of its release, it's no different this time as two major actors and their films are now clashing at the box office.
Now as fans are eagerly awaiting the release of both films, Sunny Deol reacted to the same. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Sunny said, "Gadar did Rs 100 crore plus (at the box office), while Lagaan did much less. I don’t understand why people compare – whether it’s from the business or likeability point. Gadar didn’t have the perception, people thought it was this masala film, yeh purani type ki picture hai, purane type ke gaane hai (People thought Gadar is an old sort of film with old songs).”
He added, “On the other hand, people thought Lagaan was classic, etc. The so-called people who talk about films had run down Gadar completely. It went on to become a people’s film, and they loved it. At award shows, I remember that they made a spoof of Gadar, but we weren’t bothered by it. It has happened with some of my other films too, like Ghayal and Dil, which clashed. There is no comparison, but people like to do it."
He signed off by saying, "What I am trying to say is that jo film zyada acchi hoti hai phir bhi aap usko doosre films ke barabari mein le aatey ho. Jis cheez ki barabari nahin hai, mat karo (Why must people compare a good film with others. Films that have no comparison should not be pitted against each other)."
'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha', which was released in 2001, was set against the backdrop of the Partition of India in 1947. It was loosely based on Boota Singh, who was an ex-soldier in the British army, and his love story with Zainab, a Muslim girl he rescued.
The film also stars Sunny Deol and Amisha Patel alongside Amrish Puri and Lillete Dubey. It was directed by Anil Sharma.
