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Sunny Deol Returned to Ikka Set After Dharmendra’s Death
Sunny Deol returned to the final schedule of Netflix film Ikka days after his father, veteran actor Dharmendra, died, co-star Sanjeeda Shaikh told Hindustan Times. She said Deol came to the set,…
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Sunny Deol returned to the final schedule of Netflix film Ikka days after his father, veteran actor Dharmendra, died, co-star Sanjeeda Shaikh told Hindustan Times. She said Deol came to the set, completed his work and left, despite being entitled to take time off. Shaikh described the experience as a lesson in professional discipline. She also said working with Deol, Ajay Devgn and Akshaye Khanna taught her the value of humility and consistency. Ikka, directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, also features Dia Mirza, Tillotama Shome and Sanjeeda. Dharmendra died on November 24, 2025, shortly before his 90th birthday.
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The familiar industry story that showing up through grief proves superior professionalism is too neat. Shaikh is sharing her personal impression, not setting a rule for mourning or work. Nor does one actor’s decision justify the opposite claim that taking leave signals weak commitment. The useful lesson is narrower: productions need humane schedules, and performers should be judged on their work rather than private pain. Future accounts of the shoot should clarify how much filming remained and whether Deol chose to return freely.
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