Mumbai, Aug 23 : Actor Sunny Deol admitted that Karan is a character that continues to live in his heart as his 1996 romantic actioner 'Jeet' completed 30 years of release on Sunday.

Sunny uploaded a scene with co-star Karisma Kapoor from the movie on his official Instagram handle and expressed his gratitude to the audience for loving the film for such a long time.

"30 years of Jeet. Karan, his love, his anger, his sacrifice â?? a character that still lives in my heart. Thank you for all the love you have given this film for 30 years. (sic)," Sunny's IG post read.

Written and directed by Raj Kanwar, 'Jeet' has been backed by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.

Along with Sunny and Karisma, the project also saw Salman Khan, Tabu, and Amrish Puri in crucial roles, along with others.

'Jeet' revolves around a ruthless hitman, Karan (Played by Sunny Deol), who falls in love with Kajal (Played by Karisma Kapoor). However, her marriage to her childhood friend Raju (Played by Salman Khan) makes him lock horns with his crime boss, Gajraj (Played by Amrish Puri).

Released on 23 August 1996, 'Jeet' turned out to be a massive hit at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year. The film was even remade in Bengali with the title 'Laal Badshah'.

In addition to 'Jeet', Sunny has collaborated with Karisma for the movie 'Ajay'. Directed by Suneel Darshan, the project also reached the audience in 1996.

Meanwhile, Sunny recently graced the screen with the period drama 'Batwara 1947'.

Helmed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the project also featured Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, and Karan Deol in key roles, along with others.

'Batwara 1947' is inspired by Asghar Wajahat's drama 'Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai'.

/IANS