Sunny Deol breaks down at Gadar 2 trailer launch, Ameesha Patel gives him a warm hug

Fans of the iconic Bollywood movie Gadar: Ek Prem Katha have been eagerly awaiting the release of its sequel, Gadar 2, and the excitement reached a crescendo at the trailer launch event held on Wednesday, July 27. The event, graced by the film's stars Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, was an emotional affair that left everyone touched.

3 things you need to know

• Ameesha Patel and Sunny Deol are set to reunite on screen for Gadar 2.
• Gadar 2 serves as a follow-up to the 2001 blockbuster Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.
• The first song of Gadar 2, titled Udd Jaa Kaale Kaava, was unveiled on June 29th.

Ameesha Patel's heartfelt gesture

As the trailer played on the big screen, the audience relished seeing the much-loved characters of Tara Singh and Sakeena return to the silver screen after more than two decades. Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, who essayed these roles respectively, received a thunderous applause from the gathered crowd.

However, amidst the excitement, emotions overflowed as Sunny Deol was seen shedding tears during a particularly poignant moment in the trailer. Ameesha Patel, who was standing beside him, noticed his emotional state and immediately extended her hand to wipe away his tears. The gesture of comfort didn't end there, as she warmly embraced Sunny, offering him solace. 

The video capturing this touching incident soon found its way to social media and quickly went viral. Fans expressed their love and support for Sunny Deol, lauding his dedication and emotional depth as an actor. Ameesha Patel, too, received praise for her caring and compassionate nature.

Cast attends event

Apart from the lead duo, the event saw the presence of other cast members associated with the movie. Utkarsh Sharma, Shariq Patel, Mithoon, Simrat Kaur, Alka Yagnik, Jubin Nautiyal, Aditya Narayan, and the film's director, Anil Sharma, graced the event with their participation.

The trailer of Gadar 2 revealed that Tara Singh and Sakeena are living a happy life after their marriage, with their son Charan Jeet Singh. However, an unexpected turn of events leads Charan Jeet to Pakistan, where he faces torment and danger. This time, Tara Singh embarks on a daring mission to rescue his beloved son from the clutches of adversity.

The first installment, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, released in 2001, became a cult classic. Directed by Anil Sharma, the film beautifully portrayed the love story of Sakeena, a Muslim girl, and Tara Singh, an Indian Sikh boy, against the backdrop of post-partition India.

Fans can mark their calendars as Gadar 2 is all set to hit theaters on August 11, 2023.