Dhoom Turns 20: Dilbara Esha Deol Recalls Receiving Many Proposals After Dhoom

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AUGUST 27,2024

If there was one movie that revolutionized the action scene in Bollywood, it has to be Dhoom. The film also changed the way audiences perceived antagonists, thanks to John Abraham's character, which influenced a whole lot of young boys in the early 2000s.

However, along with the leading men, it was Esha Deol who stole the show with her stunning performance as Sheena in the movie. Her dance sequences in the title track and Dilbara went on to become a cult classic.

While she had done many movies before, Dhoom kind of gave her career an extra push, making her the national crush of India. As the movie clocks in two decades of its release today, Esha Deol recalls receiving many proposals after the film's release.

Dhoom turns 20: Esha Deol reveals a little secret

It was 20 years back in 2004 when the action drama was released. Every 90s kid would remember the transformation and craze the film brought along. Be it Abhishek Bachchan's cool attitude as ACP Jay Dixit, John Abraham's swag as the nasty villain, or the spectacular motorcycles that became every bike lover's dream- Dhoom became a cult classic.

The movie went on to become a hit, and the makers later churned out its franchise in two parts. Esha, who was also a pivotal part of Dhoom, sat down for a casual chat with Filmibeat and revealed some interesting details about the movie.

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When asked how she feels about Dhoom completing 20 years of its release, the actress said, "It feels great that Dhoom is celebrating 20 years today. But, I feel a little sad also because Sanjay Gadhvi, the director of the film, is not with us. So, I really miss him today, especially when Dhoom completes 20 years he would have been ecstatic."

She also revealed some crazy fan experiences two decades ago when social media wasn't a thing. Esha recalled many guys proposing to her after Dhoom was released.

"After Dhoom, there was an entire frenzy where a lot of guys had a crush on me, a lot of people proposed. It was very sweet and cute, and I am a young girl, so I enjoyed it. I enjoyed the attention I got. It was nice it was fun. Even now on my social media, so many of them comment, 'My first crush', and I know they are relating to Dhoom," Deol added.

More about Dhoom

The 2004 release became a massive box office success, garnering over 31.60 crores. The makers went on to make a franchise of the film with different actors. However, Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra remained constant in all three parts.

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Helmed by Sanjay Gadhavi, Dhoom was produced by Yash Raj Films, and the music was mastered by Pritam. At the 50th FIlmfare Awards, the movie received six nominations, including Best Film and Best Villain (John Abraham).

The last franchise of Dhoom, released in 2013, was headlined by Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif.