Released on the same day as Lagaan, Gadar -- Ek Prem Katha took everyone by surprise as it beat the Aamir Khan starrer at the collections.

Credit is due to Sunny Deol's charged performance and director Anil Sharma's conviction.

Gadar may not have won any accolades at film festivals, but it did exceptionally well overseas and might well be on par with Hum Aapke Hain Kaun's success.