The close friendship between Salman Khan and the Deol family is a notable aspect of their relationship. Dharmendra, whom Khan considers a father figure, shares a strong bond with Khan. ‘Jeet,’ the 1996 action drama, highlighted this dynamic, with Sunny Deol’s performance in a supporting role drawing more attention than Salman Khan’s. The film, starring Khan, Deol, Karisma Kapoor, and Tabu, was a major success, generating six times its production budget. The movie remains a favorite, with its story and music still widely enjoyed. The production cost was approximately 56 million, which was a large amount in the film’s time. ‘Jeet’ earned 305 million at the box office. Although Khan was the main protagonist, Deol’s character, who went from a man with good intentions to a rebel due to heartbreak, became the center of attention. Despite his smaller role, Deol’s presence was commanding, with the audience eagerly anticipating his scenes. This mirrored a similar situation where Shah Rukh Khan overshadowed Sunny Deol in ‘Darr.’
