India, June 15 -- Ek Prem Katha completes twenty years today, Sunny Deol shares why the film became a phenomenon despite releasing in an era without social media, instant audience reactions, or today's marketing machinery. Looking back at his decision to take on the role, Sunny recalls being immediately drawn to the film's narrative.

"I chose Gadar because I loved the story. Whenever a story truly connects with me, I don't take much time to say yes. Gadar was one of those films," he tells us, adding that he was confident audiences would embrace it, but never anticipated the scale of affection Tara Singh would receive over the years.

Reflecting on the film's enduring appeal, Sunny feels the secret lies in its emotional authenticity and u...