Sunny Deol Roaming ‘Drunk’ On Mumbai Road? Here’s A Fact-Check

A video showing Sunny Deol is going viral on social media. It shows the seemingly drunk actor at Juhu Circle in Mumbai boarding an autorickshaw. People who posted the short clip on X say it was recorded on Tuesday night. Mr Deol is seen walking unsteadily and unable to hold himself in the middle of the road and an auto driver comes and gives him a lift. Social media users were shocked to see the clip and asked if the actor was actually drunk. But the truth is something else – Mr Deol was shooting for his new movie.

Sunny Deol kaha ghoom raha raat ko? pic.twitter.com/L3Yz5bLRhW

— . (@single_soul1) December 5, 2023

The clip was a scene from his upcoming film ‘Safar‘, which is directed by Shashank Udrapurkar. In it, Mr Deol is seen wearing a casual white shirt and jeans while walking on the road with a smile on his face.

Several fan pages and other users shared the update about Mr Deol’s new movie.

“Sunny Deol bringing the magic to the streets of Mumbai while shooting for #SAFAR movie! ?? The city lights have never shone brighter. Can’t wait for this cinematic journey! #SunnyDeol #BollywoodMagic” pic.twitter.com/VnoOAItsQB

— RV Entertainment (@SportsActive22) December 6, 2023

Sunny Deol shooting for his next movie #safar https://t.co/NhP79ao7ZJ pic.twitter.com/xf9JbXzTSQ

— Dr Gaurav Kumar (@ImJordanGaurav1) December 6, 2023

Few months ago, Mr Deol had said in an interview that he doesn’t drink, and even wondered how people like and tolerate alcohol.

“It is bitter, has a foul smell and gives you a headache,” he had said.

Sunny Deol has given some of the biggest box office hits like Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Ghayal, Damini, Darr, Border and Tridev. He co-starred with brother Bobby Deol in Apne, Yamla Pagla Deewana and Poster Boys. After acting, Sunny Deol ventured into politics.

He was last seen in the blockbuster Gadar 2, the sequel to the 2001 hit Gadar, which was also a massive success. In the sequel Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel and Utkarsh Sharma reprised their roles of Tara Singh, Sakeena and Jeete, respectively. Additions to the cast include Simrat Kaur and Luv Sinha in a cameo.