Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Sunny Deol Marks 30 Years of Jeet, Honors Karan
Jeet is a Hindi action film released in 1996.
Sunny Deol played Karan, a tough hitman.
Karan falls in love with Kajal, played by Karisma Kapoor.
Kajal is married to her childhood friend Raju, played by Salman Khan.
Karan then faces a conflict with his crime boss, Gajraj.
Sunny Deol shared movie scenes online to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary.
He said Karan remains a special character in his heart.
Jeet was very successful and was later remade in Bengali.
Sunny Deol shared a video from Jeet to mark 30 years since its release.
Jeet, directed and written by Raj Kanwar, premiered on 23 August 1996.
Deol said Karan’s love, anger, and sacrifice still live in his heart.
The film stars Deol, Karisma Kapoor, Salman Khan, Tabu, and Amrish Puri.
Jeet grossed over Rs 30 crore and was later remade in Bengali as Laal Badshah.
- Who
- Sunny Deol, Karisma Kapoor, Salman Khan, Tabu, and Amrish Puri starred in Jeet; Raj Kanwar wrote and directed the film.
- What
- Sunny Deol marked Jeet’s 30th anniversary and reflected on his character, Karan.
- When
- Jeet was released on 23 August 1996 and marked 30 years of release on Sunday.
- Where
- The film was released in Hindi and later remade in Bengali as Laal Badshah.
- Why
- Deol shared the tribute to thank audiences for continuing to support and love Jeet.
- Film
- Jeet
- Release date
- 23 August 1996
- Anniversary
- 30 years
- Writer and director
- Raj Kanwar
- Production
- Backed by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment
- Reported box office
- More than Rs 30 crore; one report described it as the fourth-highest-grossing film of 1996
- Bengali remake
- Laal Badshah
