# Sunny Deol anecdotes on Kaun Banega Crorepati

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> Updated: 2026-08-15T04:55:20.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

During an appearance on the quiz reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, Bollywood actor Sunny Deol shared that his ambition to become a professional Formula 1 racing driver was never realized. Deol explained to host Amitabh Bachchan that his father, Dharmendra, prevented him from pursuing the career due to his protective nature and concerns regarding the risks associated with sports.

In the same appearance, actor Aamir Khan shared a memory of his first meeting with Dharmendra while working as an assistant director, noting that he felt intimidated by the veteran actor’s physical presence and described Dharmendra’s hand as feeling ‘like a shovel’ during their handshake.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Sunny Deol reveals abandoned dream of becoming a Formula 1 racer

Actor Sunny Deol revealed on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ that he abandoned his dream of becoming a Formula 1 racer because his father, Dharmendra, felt the sport was too risky.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sunny-deol-reveals-abandoned-dream-of-becoming-a-formula-1-racer

### 2026-08-13: Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan share anecdotes about Dharmendra

Actors Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan shared stories about Dharmendra on Kaun Banega Crorepati, including Deol’s unfulfilled dream of F1 racing due to his father's protective nature.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sunny-deol-and-aamir-khan-share-anecdotes-about-dharmendra

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