Sunny Deol discusses how his father, actor Dharmendra, supported the film Ghayal after producers turned it down. The actor says that when the project did not gain approval from the producers, Dharmendra backed it anyway, allowing it to move forward. Ghayal is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. According to Deol, the decision ultimately paid off, as the film goes on to become one of the biggest hits in his career. The accounts focus on the contrast between the initial rejection by producers and the later commercial success of the movie, with Dharmendra’s backing presented as a key turning point in getting the film made and released. The sources describe the film’s outcome and the role of Deol and Santoshi’s collaboration, while centering the narrative on Dharmendra’s support during the production’s early uncertainty.