Sanjay Dutt is a well-known Indian film actor who has acted in over 135 films in a career spanning over four decades. He is one of the most popular Hindi film actors since the 1980s. Sanjay Dutt was born on July 29, 1959, in Bombay, India.
He is the son of actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis. Sanjay Dutt made his acting debut with Rocky in 1981. Since then, he has acted in several successful films and has won several accolades.
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Interesting Facts About Sanjay Dutt
- Sanjay Dutt’s complete name is Sanjay Balraj Dutt.
- His parents chose his name from a newspaper column.
- Dutt made his acting debut as a child actor in the 1972 film Reshma Aur Shera.
- He had his first cigarette when he was just 9 years old.
- During his 42-month prison sentence, Dutt had to make paper bags for which he earned Rs. 25 per day.
Early Life and Upbringing
Sanjay Dutt was born on July 29, 1959, in Bombay, India. He is the son of actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis. Sanjay Dutt’s mother, Nargis, was a well-known actress in the Indian film industry.
His father, Sunil Dutt, was also a well-known actor and politician. Sanjay Dutt grew up in a family of actors and was exposed to the film industry from a young age. He attended The Lawrence School, Sanawar, a boarding school in Himachal Pradesh.
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Family Background
Sanjay Dutt has been married three times. His first marriage was to Richa Sharma in 1987. She died of a brain tumor in 1996. Sanjay Dutt’s second marriage was to Rhea Pillai in 1998.
They divorced in 2008. Sanjay Dutt’s third marriage is to Manyata Dutt. They got married in 2008 and have two children together.
Spouse
Manyata Dutt, Actress (2008-Present)
Daughter
Iqra Dutt
Trishala Dutt
Son
Shahraan Dutt
Mother
Late Nargis Dutt (Actress)
Father
Late Sunil Dutt (Actor)
Siblings
Priya Dutt (Politician)
Namrata Dutt (both younger)
Rise to Stardom: How Sanjay Dutt Became a Recognized Actor
Sanjay Dutt made his acting debut with Rocky in 1981. The film was a box office hit and Sanjay Dutt received critical acclaim for his performance. However, his career took a downturn after the film’s success. He struggled to find success until the release of Naam in 1986.
The film was a milestone in his career and he received critical acclaim for his performance. He later established himself as a prolific star with films like Thanedaar (1990), Saajan (1991), Sadak (1991), Adharm (1992), Khalnayak (1993), Aatish (1994), Daag (1999), Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999), Vaastav: The Reality (1999), and Mission Kashmir (2000).
His critically acclaimed performance in Vaastav won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Sanjay Dutt gained widespread acclaim for playing Munna Bhai in the Munna Bhai series (2003–2006), his most iconic role, and his biggest sole commercial success ever.
Controversies Involving Sanjay Dutt
- In 1982, Dutt was imprisoned for five months for possessing illegal drugs.
- During the 1993 Mumbai Serial Blasts, he was arrested under TADA (Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act) for possessing illegal arms (AK-56).
- An old video resurfaced showing Dutt in a seemingly intoxicated state, forcibly pulling a young child towards him.
- Dutt was accused of receiving a lighter sentence due to alleged political pressure exerted by his family.
- Dutt was found smoking a cigarette at the age of 9, which led to his father sending him to a boarding school.
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Career, Awards, and Achievements
Sanjay Dutt has won several awards for his performances in films. He has won two Filmfare Awards and three Screen Awards. He has also won several other awards, including the IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role, the Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and the Stardust Award for Best Actor.
Sanjay Dutt has also been honored with several lifetime achievement awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Zee Cine Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Global Indian Film Awards.
Top Movies of Sanjay Dutt — (Ranked)
Debut Film
Film Debut: Child Actor- Reshma Aur Shera (Hindi film of 1972)
Lead Actor- Rocky (Hindi Film of 1981)
TV Debut: Bigg Boss Season 5 in 2011 (co-host with Salman Khan)
Debut Film: Rocky (1981)
Rocky (1981) Image / Poster
Rocky (1981) Video
Breakthrough & Critical Acclaim: Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) Image / Poster
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