In a bold creative move, director Rajkumar Santoshi shared that he considered casting Sunny Deol as a Muslim character for his upcoming film. Deol's role as Sikandar Mirza, a figure fighting against extremism, excited both actor and director.

Santoshi aimed for a commercial hit, recognizing Deol's popularity as an asset, highlighting their successful partnership throughout their cinematic history.

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