twenty five years later Gadar: A Love Story Released on June 15, 2001, the film is closely associated with the performances that shaped it. The action drama based on the Partition of India stars Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel in the lead roles, while Amrish Puri, Vivek Shouk, Lillete Dubey, Mushtaq Khan, Om Puri and Utkarsh Sharma play supporting roles.

As the film completes a quarter century, its cast reflects on its long lifespan in popular cinema. Some actors are still active, some have returned for the film’s sequel Gadar 2 (2023)And some are no longer alive.

The film was based on Tara Singh, a Sikh truck driver who falls in love with a Muslim woman, Sakina, and marries her. Later political turmoil and family pressure separated them as they were taken back to Pakistan.

Here’s where the iconic artists are mutiny today is: :

Sunny Deol (Tara Singh)

68 year old Sunny Deol remains active in the film industry. In a career spanning over four decades, he has worked in over 100 films and has also been a director, producer and former politician. Among his latest projects are border 2In which he played the role of Lieutenant Colonel Fateh Singh Kaler. He will be seen next time batwara 1947, ace And Ramayana.

Ameesha Patel (Sakina)

after mutinyThere were many ups and downs in Ameesha Patel’s career. She appeared in many films including Hamraaz (2002)Honeymoon Travels Private Limited (2007)maze (2007)a little love a little magic (2008) and Ghadar 2. His last on-screen appearance was in the 2024 film Repent your fire.

Amrish Puri (Ashraf Ali)

Amrish Puri was well known for his villain roles. after mutiny, He appeared in films like Mujhe Kuchh Kehna Hai (2001), Will you marry me (2004) And Bustle (2004). The actor died on 12 January 2005.

Utkarsh Sharma (Charanjeet)

Director Anil Sharma’s son Utkarsh Sharma first acted on screen as a child mutiny. As an adult, he made his lead role debut genius Appeared in and after 2018 Ghadar 2 and in 2023 exile In 2024.

Vivek Shauk (Darmiyan Singh)

after mutinyAppeared in films including Delhi Heights, Aitraaz, 36 China Town And drove us crazy. The actor died of a heart attack on 10 January 2011 in Mumbai.

Lillete Dubey (Shabana)

Lillete Dubey is known for films like On the move, gardener And Tomorrow may or may not happen- All of these were released in 2003. Recently, she appeared in songs of heaven and in 2025 Ginny Weds Sunny 2 In 2026.

Mushtaq Khan (Gul Khan)

after mutinyActed in films like Mushtaq Khan Will you marry me (2004), the Welcome franchise, Oh my god! (2012)Wanted (2008) And Ghadar 2. His recent on-screen appearances include whom should i love 2 and in 2025 Bhabhiji is at home! fun to run In 2026.

Om Puri (narrator)

The late veteran actor appeared in CHor Machaye Shor (2002), Deewane Hue Pagal (2005), Chup Chup Ke (2006), Malamaal Weekly (2006), Kismat Connection (2008) and Oh God – Oh God!. He died on January 6, 2017.

Sharma recently told India Today that while writing the film, he had first imagined a young Dharmendra as Tara Singh. He said that the character needed someone who could dance, sing, play instruments and bring humor. He recalled thinking, “I wish we got a young Dharmendra”, but once that thought was put aside, Sunny Deol became the obvious choice.

Sharma said, “There was no other option to play the role of Tara Singh, and there was no better actor than him,” and added that the film showed a side of Deol that had rarely been shown on screen before. He also said that Deol is funny in real life, especially with close friends.

On casting Sakina, Sharma said that the producers auditioned 400 to 500 women, including Ameesha Patel, before narrowing the list down to 15 or 16. He said that she practiced for long hours, came to his house every day, memorized every line and “became a perfect Sakina”.

sequel of the film, Ghadar 2Was released in theaters on 11 August 2023. It also became a commercial blockbuster.