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	}}'''Sanjay Balraj Dutt''' is an Indian actor, playback singer, and film producer known for his work in Hindi cinema, along with several Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Punjabi films. He is renowned for playing both heroic and anti-heroic roles in his more than 160 film roles. He has won three Screen Awards and two Filmfare Awards, among other notable honors, over the years.		}}'''Sanjay Balraj Dutt''' is an Indian actor, playback singer, and film producer known for his work in Hindi cinema, along with several Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Punjabi films.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sanjay-dutt \|title=Sanjay Dutt \|website=India Today \|access-date=28 October 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028231147/https://www.indiatoday.in/sanjay-dutt \|archive-date=28 October 2018 \|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/star-weekend/mad-genius/sanjay-dutt-1260802\|title=Sanjay Dutt\|date=29 July 2016\|website=The Daily Star\|language=en\|access-date=26 July 2019\|archive-date=26 July 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190726042409/https://www.thedailystar.net/star-weekend/mad-genius/sanjay-dutt-1260802\|url-status=live}}</ref>He is renowned for playing both heroic and anti-heroic roles in his more than 160 film roles. He has won three Screen Awards and two Filmfare Awards, among other notable honors, over the years.<ref name=buzz>{{cite web \|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/sanjay-dutt-birthday-8-films-of-the-actor-that-will-surely-make-you-laugh-8448445.html\|title=Sanjay Dutt Birthday: 8 Films of the Actor That Will Surely Make You Laugh! \|website=News18\|date=29 July 2023\|access-date=19 November 2025}}</ref>

	He made his acting debut in Rocky (1981) and was born to renowned actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis. With movies like Saajan, Sadak, Khalnayak, Vaastav, and the well-liked Munna Bhai series, Dutt rose to fame. Major hits like Mission Kashmir, Kaante, Agneepath, PK, K.G.F: Chapter 2, and Leo helped him maintain his success. Additionally, he is a part of upcoming noteworthy projects like Dhurandhar and Baaghi 4.		He made his acting debut in Rocky (1981) and was born to renowned actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis. With movies like Saajan, Sadak, Khalnayak, Vaastav, and the well-liked Munna Bhai series, Dutt rose to fame. Major hits like Mission Kashmir, Kaante, Agneepath, PK, K.G.F: Chapter 2, and Leo helped him maintain his success. Additionally, he is a part of upcoming noteworthy projects like Dhurandhar and Baaghi 4.

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	== Early Life & Education ==		== Early Life & Education ==
	Sanjay Dutt was born on 29 July 1959 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra. His father was Sunil Dutt and mother Nargis Dutt. He and his sisters, Priya and Namrata Dutt, were raised in a famous movie family. After attending The Lawrence School in Sanawar, he went on to Elphinstone College in Mumbai.		Sanjay Dutt was born on 29 July 1959 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=28 July 2023 \|title=Happy birthday Sanjay Dutt: Revisit some of his best performances \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-dutt-best-performances-birthday-101690561614524.html \|access-date=18 March 2024 \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en \|archive-date=18 March 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240318081606/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-dutt-best-performances-birthday-101690561614524.html \|url-status=live }}</ref>His father was Sunil Dutt and mother Nargis Dutt. He and his sisters, Priya and Namrata Dutt, were raised in a famous movie family. After attending The Lawrence School in Sanawar, he went on to Elphinstone College in Mumbai.

	Sanjay came from a multicultural family; his mother was Muslim and his father was Hindu. His ancestry comes from the Rawalpindi area, which is now part of Pakistan. In addition, he is the famous music composer Jaddanbai's maternal grandson.		Sanjay came from a multicultural family; his mother was Muslim and his father was Hindu. His ancestry comes from the Rawalpindi area, which is now part of Pakistan. In addition, he is the famous music composer Jaddanbai's maternal grandson.

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	}}'''Sanjay Balraj Dutt''' is an Indian actor, playback singer, and film producer known for his work in Hindi cinema, along with several Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Punjabi films. He ~~has acted in over 160 movies and~~ is ~~celebrated~~ for ~~portraying~~ both heroic and anti-heroic ~~characters~~. ~~Over the years, he~~ has ~~received major honours including~~ two Filmfare Awards ~~and three Screen Awards~~.		}}'''Sanjay Balraj Dutt''' is an Indian actor, playback singer, and film producer known for his work in Hindi cinema, along with several Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Punjabi films. He is renowned for playing both heroic and anti-heroic roles in his more than 160 film roles. He has won three Screen Awards and two Filmfare Awards, among other notable honors, over the years.

	~~Born to legendary actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis, he~~ made his acting debut ~~with~~ Rocky (1981). ~~Dutt gained prominence with films~~ like Saajan, Sadak, Khalnayak, Vaastav, and the ~~popular~~ Munna Bhai series. ~~He continued his success with major~~ hits ~~such as~~ Mission Kashmir, Kaante, Agneepath, PK, K.G.F: Chapter 2, and Leo. He is ~~also~~ part of upcoming ~~notable~~ projects ~~including~~ Baaghi 4 ~~and Dhurandhar~~.		He made his acting debut in Rocky (1981) and was born to renowned actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis. With movies like Saajan, Sadak, Khalnayak, Vaastav, and the well-liked Munna Bhai series, Dutt rose to fame. Major hits like Mission Kashmir, Kaante, Agneepath, PK, K.G.F: Chapter 2, and Leo helped him maintain his success. Additionally, he is a part of upcoming noteworthy projects like Dhurandhar and Baaghi 4.

	His life has ~~attracted significant~~ media attention, and a ~~successful~~ biopic ~~based on him, Sanju~~, was released ~~in 2018~~.		His life has garnered a lot of media attention, and in 2018, Sanju, a popular biopic, was released.

	==Early Life & Education==		== Early Life & Education ==
	Sanjay Dutt was born on 29 July 1959 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra. His father was Sunil Dutt and mother Nargis Dutt. He ~~grew up in a well-known film family along with~~ his sisters Priya and Namrata Dutt. ~~He studied at~~ The Lawrence School, Sanawar, ~~and later attended~~ Elphinstone College in Mumbai.		Sanjay Dutt was born on 29 July 1959 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra. His father was Sunil Dutt and mother Nargis Dutt. He and his sisters, Priya and Namrata Dutt, were raised in a famous movie family. After attending The Lawrence School in Sanawar, he went on to Elphinstone College in Mumbai.

	~~Sanjay’s~~ family ~~background~~ was ~~culturally diverse—his~~ father was Hindu~~, and his mother was Muslim~~. His ~~ancestral roots trace back to~~ the Rawalpindi ~~region (present-day~~ Pakistan). He is ~~also the maternal grandson of~~ the ~~noted~~ music composer Jaddanbai.		Sanjay came from a multicultural family; his mother was Muslim and his father was Hindu. His ancestry comes from the Rawalpindi area, which is now part of Pakistan. In addition, he is the famous music composer Jaddanbai's maternal grandson.

	~~He made his first~~ on-screen ~~appearance as a child artist~~ in Reshma Aur Shera (1971). ~~The passing of his~~ mother ~~shortly~~ before his ~~debut film~~ Rocky (1981) had a ~~deep impact~~ on him and is ~~often linked to~~ the ~~beginning of~~ his ~~struggles with~~ drug abuse.		As a young artist, he appeared on screen for the first time in Reshma Aur Shera (1971). His mother's death just before the release of his first movie, Rocky (1981), had a profound effect on him and is frequently cited as the catalyst for his drug abuse problems.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	===Early Breakthrough (1981–1989)===		===Early Breakthrough (1981–1989)===
			Sanjay Dutt made his Bollywood debut with Rocky (1981). Vidhaata (1982) was his first hit, and he went on to make a number of films in the 1980s. Naam (1986), which received high praise from critics and the general public, marked a significant turning point in his career.

	~~Sanjay Dutt made his Bollywood debut with Rocky~~ (~~1981~~). He ~~gained early success with Vidhaata (1982), followed by several~~ films ~~through the 1980s. His major turning point came with Naam (1986)~~, which earned him ~~strong critical and commercial appreciation~~.		===Growing Popularity (1990–1993) ===
			Dutt produced a number of successful films in the early 1990s, including Sadak, Saajan, and Khalnayak. He became one of the decade's biggest stars thanks to these films, which also earned him multiple nominations for Best Actor.

	===~~Growing Popularity~~ (~~1990–1993~~)===		===Major Comeback & Achievment (1999–2002)===
			With five successful films, including Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Daag: The Fire, and Vaastav, which earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor, 1999 saw Dutt make a significant comeback. He continued to produce popular movies in the ensuing years, including Kaante, Jodi No. 1, and Mission Kashmir.

	During the early 1990s, Dutt delivered many hit films like Sadak, Saajan, and Khalnayak. These movies established him as one of the leading stars of the decade and earned him several Best Actor nominations.		===Strong Roles & Munna Bhai Era (2003–2014)===
			For Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) and Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), Dutt won enormous praise. These movies restored his fame and solidified his reputation as a cherished on-screen persona. During this time, he starred in a number of popular films, such as Agneepath, Dhamaal, Shootout at Lokhandwala, and Dus.
	===~~Legal Troubles & Comeback (1993–1998)===~~

	In 1993, Dutt was arrested under the TADA Act due to possession of illegal weapons linked to the Bombay bombings. After multiple court cases and bail periods, he returned to films with Daud (1997) and Dushman (1998), slowly rebuilding his career.

	~~===Major Comeback~~ & ~~Success (1999–2002)===~~

	The year 1999 marked a big comeback for Dutt with five hit releases, including Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Daag: The Fire, and Vaastav, which won him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. In the following years, he continued delivering successful films like Mission Kashmir, Jodi No.1, and Kaante.

	~~===~~Munna Bhai Era ~~& Strong Roles~~ (2003–2014)===

	~~Dutt received massive acclaim for~~ Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) and ~~later~~ Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006). These ~~films revived~~ his ~~popularity~~ and ~~cemented~~ his ~~image~~ as a ~~beloved~~ on-screen ~~character~~. ~~He acted~~ in ~~several successful movies in this period~~, ~~including Dus~~, Shootout at Lokhandwala~~, Dhamaal~~, and ~~Agneepath~~.

	===South Indian Films & New Phase (2016–present)===		===South Indian Films & New Phase (2016–present)===
			He made his foray into South Indian cinema, portraying Antony Das in Leo (2023) and the antagonist Adheera in K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022). Both movies were huge successes. In addition, he produced movies, made appearances in over-the-top releases, and carried on with Bollywood projects such as Sadak 2, Toolsidas Junior, Ghudchadi, Housefull 5, [[Baaghi 4]], and [[Dhurandhar]].

	He expanded into South Indian cinema, playing the villain Adheera in K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022) and Antony Das in Leo (2023). Both films were major hits. He also appeared in OTT releases, produced films, and continued working in Bollywood with projects like Sadak 2, Toolsidas Junior, Ghudchadi, Housefull 5, [[Baaghi 4]] and [[Dhurandhar]].		Dhurandhar, Baap, KD: The Devil, The Virgin Tree, and the international film The Good Maharaja are among the upcoming projects that Dutt is currently working on.

	~~Dutt is currently working on upcoming projects including~~ Dhurandhar, Baap, KD – The Devil, The Virgin Tree, and the international film The Good Maharaja.

	== Filmography ==		== Filmography ==
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	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==
	~~Sanjay Dutt is regarded as one~~ of the most ~~popular~~ and ~~influential~~ actors in Indian cinema. ~~Known~~ for his versatility, ~~unique~~ style, and ~~intense~~ screen ~~presence, he became famous for playing complex and flawed hero characters~~.		One of the most well-liked and significant actors in Indian cinema is Sanjay Dutt. He gained notoriety for portraying nuanced and flawed hero roles and is well-known for his versatility, distinct style, and powerful on-screen persona.

	~~In 2022, he~~ was also ~~featured in Outlook India’s list of~~ the ~~“75~~ Best Bollywood Actors.”		He was also listed among the "75 Best Bollywood Actors" by Outlook India in 2022.

	==Notable Works ==		==Notable Works ==
	Sanjay Dutt is known for several memorable roles across his career. He ~~gained~~ early success with Rocky ~~and made a strong impact with Naam~~. ~~His performances in Saajan and Khalnayak made him~~ one of the ~~top~~ stars of the 1990s. ~~Vaastav became one~~ of his ~~biggest~~ hits and ~~earned him~~ major ~~awards~~. ~~He won hearts again with~~ Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. ~~and its sequel Lage Raho Munna Bhai~~, ~~which became iconic films~~. ~~He also impressed audiences with strong roles~~ in Mission Kashmir, Kaante, Parineeta, Agneepath, PK, and ~~many more, cementing~~ his ~~place~~ as one of ~~Bollywood’s~~ most versatile ~~actors~~.		Sanjay Dutt is known for several memorable roles across his career. He made a significant impression on Naam and achieved early success with Rocky. He was one of the biggest stars of the 1990s thanks to his roles in Saajan and Khalnayak. One of his greatest hits and a major award winner was Vaastav. His iconic films, Lage Raho Munna Bhai and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., won him hearts once more. Strong performances in Mission Kashmir, Kaante, Parineeta, Agneepath, PK, and numerous other films further cemented his status as one of Bollywood's most versatile performers.

	== Achievements and Recognition ==		== Achievements and Recognition ==

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	\| spouse = Richa Sharma (m. 1987; died 1996), Rhea Pillai (m. 1998; div. 2008), Manyata Dutt (m. 2008)		\| spouse = Richa Sharma (m. 1987; died 1996), Rhea Pillai (m. 1998; div. 2008), Manyata Dutt (m. 2008)
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}}'''Sanjay Balraj Dutt''' is an Indian actor, playback singer, and film producer known for his work in Hindi cinema, along with several Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Punjabi films. He has acted in over 160 movies and is celebrated for portraying both heroic and anti-heroic characters. Over the years, he has received major honours including two Filmfare Awards and three Screen Awards.

Born to legendary actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis, he made his acting debut with Rocky (1981). Dutt gained prominence with films like Saajan, Sadak, Khalnayak, Vaastav, and the popular Munna Bhai series. He continued his success with major hits such as Mission Kashmir, Kaante, Agneepath, PK, K.G.F: Chapter 2, and Leo. He is also part of upcoming notable projects including Baaghi 4 and Dhurandhar.

His life has attracted significant media attention, and a successful biopic based on him, Sanju, was released in 2018.

==Early Life & Education==
Sanjay Dutt was born on 29 July 1959 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra. His father was Sunil Dutt and mother Nargis Dutt. He grew up in a well-known film family along with his sisters Priya and Namrata Dutt. He studied at The Lawrence School, Sanawar, and later attended Elphinstone College in Mumbai.

Sanjay’s family background was culturally diverse—his father was Hindu, and his mother was Muslim. His ancestral roots trace back to the Rawalpindi region (present-day Pakistan). He is also the maternal grandson of the noted music composer Jaddanbai.

He made his first on-screen appearance as a child artist in Reshma Aur Shera (1971). The passing of his mother shortly before his debut film Rocky (1981) had a deep impact on him and is often linked to the beginning of his struggles with drug abuse.

== Career ==
===Early Breakthrough (1981–1989)===

Sanjay Dutt made his Bollywood debut with Rocky (1981). He gained early success with Vidhaata (1982), followed by several films through the 1980s. His major turning point came with Naam (1986), which earned him strong critical and commercial appreciation.

===Growing Popularity (1990–1993)===

During the early 1990s, Dutt delivered many hit films like Sadak, Saajan, and Khalnayak. These movies established him as one of the leading stars of the decade and earned him several Best Actor nominations.

===Legal Troubles & Comeback (1993–1998)===

In 1993, Dutt was arrested under the TADA Act due to possession of illegal weapons linked to the Bombay bombings. After multiple court cases and bail periods, he returned to films with Daud (1997) and Dushman (1998), slowly rebuilding his career.

===Major Comeback & Success (1999–2002)===

The year 1999 marked a big comeback for Dutt with five hit releases, including Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Daag: The Fire, and Vaastav, which won him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. In the following years, he continued delivering successful films like Mission Kashmir, Jodi No.1, and Kaante.

===Munna Bhai Era & Strong Roles (2003–2014)===

Dutt received massive acclaim for Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) and later Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006). These films revived his popularity and cemented his image as a beloved on-screen character. He acted in several successful movies in this period, including Dus, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Dhamaal, and Agneepath.

===South Indian Films & New Phase (2016–present)===

He expanded into South Indian cinema, playing the villain Adheera in K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022) and Antony Das in Leo (2023). Both films were major hits. He also appeared in OTT releases, produced films, and continued working in Bollywood with projects like Sadak 2, Toolsidas Junior, Ghudchadi, Housefull 5, [[Baaghi 4]] and [[Dhurandhar]].

Dutt is currently working on upcoming projects including Dhurandhar, Baap, KD – The Devil, The Virgin Tree, and the international film The Good Maharaja.

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ '''List of Sanjay Dutt film credits'''
! Year !! Title !! Role(s) !! Notes
|-
| 1971 || ''Reshma Aur Shera'' || Qawwali singer || Child artist
|-
| 1981 || ''Rocky'' || Rakesh / Rocky D'Souza "Rocky" || Acting debut
|-
| 1982 || ''Johny I Love You'' || Raju Singh / Johny ||
|-
| 1982 || ''Vidhaata'' || Kunal Singh ||
|-
| 1983 || ''Main Awara Hoon'' || Sanjeev "Sanju" Kumar ||
|-
| 1983 || ''Bekaraar'' || Shyam ||
|-
| 1984 || ''Zameen Aasmaan'' || Sanjay ||
|-
| 1984 || ''Mera Faisla'' || Raj Saxena ||
|-
| 1985 || ''Do Dilon Ki Dastaan'' || Vijay Kumar Saxena ||
|-
| 1985 || ''Jaan Ki Baazi'' || Inspector Amar / Laxman ||
|-
| 1986 || ''Naam'' || Vicky Kapoor ||
|-
| 1986 || ''Mera Haque'' || Amar Singh / Amru Dada ||
|-
| 1986 || ''Jeeva'' || Jeevan Thakur ||
|-
| 1987 || ''Imaandaar'' || Rajesh "Raju" ||
|-
| 1987 || ''Naam O Nishan'' || Inspector Suraj Singh ||
|-
| 1987 || ''Inaam Dus Hazaar'' || Kamal Malhotra / Ashok Saxena ||
|-
| 1987 || ''Jeete Hain Shaan Se'' || Govinda Verma ||
|-
| 1988 || ''Mardon Wali Baat'' || Tinku ||
|-
| 1988 || ''Mohabbat Ke Dushman'' || Hashim ||
|-
| 1988 || ''Khatron Ke Khiladi'' || Rajesh ||
|-
| 1988 || ''Kabzaa'' || Ravi Varma ||
|-
| 1989 || ''Do Qaidi'' || Manu ||
|-
| 1989 || ''Ilaaka'' || Inspector Suraj Verma ||
|-
| 1989 || ''Kanoon Apna Apna'' || Ravi Kumar Singh ||
|-
| 1989 || ''Taaqatwar'' || Amar Sharma ||
|-
| 1989 || ''Hum Bhi Insaan Hain'' || Bhola ||
|-
| 1989 || ''Hathyar'' || Avinash ||
|-
| 1990 || ''Zahreelay'' || Rakesh "Raka" Rai ||
|-
| 1990 || ''Kroadh'' || Vijay "Vijju" V. Shukla ||
|-
| 1990 || ''Thanedaar'' || Brijesh Chander "Birju" ||
|-
| 1990 || ''Tejaa'' || Tejaa / Sanjay ||
|-
| 1990 || ''Khatarnaak'' || Suraj "Sunny" ||
|-
| 1990 || ''Jeene Do'' || Karamveer ||
|-
| 1991 || ''Yodha'' || Suraj Singh ||
|-
| 1991 || ''Khoon Ka Karz'' || Arjun ||
|-
| 1991 || ''Fateh'' || Karan ||
|-
| 1991 || ''Do Matwale'' || Ajay ||
|-
| 1991 || ''Qurbani Rang Layegi'' || Raj Kishen ||
|-
| 1991 || ''Saajan'' || Aman Verma (Poet Sagar) ||
|-
| 1991 || ''Sadak'' || Ravi Kishore Verma ||
|-
| 1992 || ''Adharm'' || Vicky Verma ||
|-
| 1992 || ''Sahebzaade'' || Raja ||
|-
| 1992 || ''Sarphira'' || Suresh Sinha ||
|-
| 1992 || ''Jeena Marna Tere Sang'' || Amar Khurana ||
|-
| 1993 || ''Kshatriya'' || Vikram Singh ||
|-
| 1993 || ''Sahibaan'' || Kunwar Vijay Pal Singh ||
|-
| 1993 || ''Khalnayak'' || Balaram Rakesh Prasad "Ballu" ||
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| 1993 || ''Gumrah'' || Jagan Nath "Jaggu" ||
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| 1994 || ''Zamane Se Kya Darna'' || Vikram "Vicky" Singh ||
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| 1994 || ''Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se'' || Raju ||
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| 1994 || ''Aatish: Feel the Fire'' || Baba ||
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| 1994 || ''Amaanat'' || Vijay ||
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| 1995 || ''Andolan'' || Adarsh Pradhan ||
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| 1995 || ''Jai Vikraanta'' || Vikraanta Singh ||
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| 1996 || ''Vijeta'' || Ashok ||
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| 1996 || ''Namak'' || Gopal ||
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| 1997 || ''Sanam'' || Narendra Anand ||
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| 1997 || ''Mahaanta'' || Sanjay Malhotra ||
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| 1997 || ''Daud'' || Nandu ||
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| 1998 || ''Dushman'' || Suraj Singh Rathod ||
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| 1999 || ''Daag: The Fire'' || Karan Singh ||
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| 1999 || ''Kartoos'' || Raja / Jeet Balraj ||
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| 1999 || ''Safari'' || Kishan "Captain" Khanna ||
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| 1999 || ''Haseena Maan Jaayegi'' || Sonu ||
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| 1999 || ''Vaastav: The Reality'' || Raghunath Namdev Shivalkar ||
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| 1999 || ''Khoobsurat'' || Sanjay Shastri ||
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| 2000 || ''Khauff'' || Anthony / Vicky / Babu ||
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| 2000 || ''Baaghi'' || Raja ||
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| 2000 || ''Chal Mere Bhai'' || Vicky Oberoi ||
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| 2000 || ''Jung'' || Balli ||
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| 2000 || ''Mission Kashmir'' || SSP Inayat Khan ||
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| 2000 || ''Kurukshetra'' || ACP Prithviraj Singh ||
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| 2001 || ''Jodi No. 1'' || Jai ||
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| 2002 || ''Pitaah'' || Rudra ||
|-
| 2002 || ''Hum Kisise Kum Nahin'' || Munna Bhai ||
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| 2002 || ''Hathyar'' || Rohit / Raghunath Shivalkar || Sequel to ''Vaastav''
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| 2002 || ''Annarth'' || Iqbal Danger ||
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| 2002 || ''Kaante'' || Jay "Ajju" Rehan ||
|-
| 2003 || ''Ek Aur Ek Gyarah'' || Sitara ||
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| 2003 || ''LOC Kargil'' || Y.K. Joshi ||
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| 2003 || ''Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.'' || Murli Prasad Sharma (Munna Bhai) ||
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| 2004 || ''Plan'' || Mussabhai ||
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| 2004 || ''Rudraksh'' || Varun Deshmukh ||
|-
| 2004 || ''Deewaar'' || Khan ||
|-
| 2004 || ''Musafir'' || Billa ||
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| 2005 || ''Shabd'' || Shaukat Vashisht ||
|-
| 2005 || ''Tango Charlie'' || Vikram Rathore ||
|-
| 2005 || ''Parineeta'' || Girish Sharma ||
|-
| 2005 || ''Dus'' || Siddhant Dheer ||
|-
| 2005 || ''Viruddh'' || Ali Asgar ||
|-
| 2005 || ''Shaadi No.1'' || Lucky Singh ||
|-
| 2005 || ''Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!'' || Yamaraj / Himself ||
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| 2006 || ''Tathastu'' || Ravi Rajput ||
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| 2006 || ''Zinda'' || Bala Roy ||
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| 2006 || ''Anthony Kaun Hai'' || Master Madan ||
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| 2006 || ''Lage Raho Munna Bhai'' || Munna Bhai ||
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| 2006 || ''Sarhad Paar'' || Ranjeet Singh ||
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| 2007 || ''Eklavya'' || Pannalal Chohar ||
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| 2007 || ''Nehlle Pe Dehlla'' || Johnny ||
|-
| 2007 || ''Shootout at Lokhandwala'' || ACP Shamsher Khan ||
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| 2007 || ''Dhamaal'' || Kabir Nayak ||
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| 2007 || ''Dus Kahaniyan'' || Baba Hyderabadi ||
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| 2008 || ''Mehbooba'' || Shravan ||
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| 2008 || ''Kidnap'' || Vikrant Raina ||
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| 2008 || ''EMI'' || Sattarbhai ||
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| 2009 || ''Luck'' || Karim Musa ||
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| 2009 || ''Blue'' || Sagar Singh ||
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| 2009 || ''All the Best'' || Dharam Kapoor ||
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| 2009 || ''Aladin'' || Ring Master ||
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| 2010 || ''Lamhaa'' || Vikram / Gul ||
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| 2010 || ''Knock Out'' || Veer Vijay Singh ||
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| 2010 || ''Tees Maar Khan'' || Narrator ||
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| 2010 || ''No Problem'' || Yash Ambani ||
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| 2010 || ''Toonpur Ka Super Hero'' || Narrator ||
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| 2011 || ''Double Dhamaal'' || Kabir Nayak ||
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| 2011 || ''Chatur Singh Two Star'' || Chatur Singh ||
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| 2011 || ''Rascals'' || Chetan Chauhan ||
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| 2012 || ''Agneepath'' || Kancha Cheena ||
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| 2012 || ''Department'' || Mahadev Bhonsle ||
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| 2012 || ''Son of Sardaar'' || Billu ||
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| 2013 || ''Zila Ghaziabad'' || Thakur Pritam Singh ||
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| 2013 || ''Policegiri'' || Rudra ||
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| 2013 || ''Zanjeer'' || Sher Khan ||
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| 2014 || ''Ungli'' || ACP Ashok Kale ||
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| 2014 || ''PK'' || Bhairon Singh ||
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| 2017 || ''Bhoomi'' || Arun Sachdeva ||
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| 2018 || ''Sanju'' || Himself || Special appearance
|-
| 2018 || ''Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3'' || Uday Pratap Singh ||
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| 2019 || ''Kalank'' || Balraj Chaudhry ||
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| 2019 || ''Prassthanam'' || Baldev Singh || Also producer
|-
| 2019 || ''Panipat'' || Ahmad Shah Abdali ||
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| 2020 || ''Sadak 2'' || Ravi Kishore Verma ||
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| 2020 || ''Torbaaz'' || Naseer Ahmad ||
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| 2021 || ''Bhuj: The Pride of India'' || Ranchordas Pagi ||
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| 2022 || ''Toolsidas Junior'' || Mohammad Salaam ||
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| 2022 || ''K.G.F: Chapter 2'' || Adheera || Kannada film
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| 2022 || ''Samrat Prithviraj'' || Kaka Kanha ||
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| 2022 || ''Shamshera'' || Daroga Shuddh Singh ||
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| 2023 || ''Jawan'' || STF Officer Madhavan Naik ||
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| 2023 || ''Leo'' || Antony Das || Tamil film
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| 2024 || ''Ghudchadi'' || Veer Sharma ||
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| 2024 || ''Double iSmart'' || Big Bull || Telugu film
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| 2025 || ''The Bhootnii'' || Baba ||
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| 2025 || ''Housefull 5'' || Chief Inspector Bhidu ||
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| 2025 || ''Baaghi 4'' || Chacko ||
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| 2025 || ''Dhurandhar'' || TBA || • Unreleased
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| 2025 || ''Akhanda 2'' || TBA || Telugu film • Unreleased
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| 2026 || ''The RajaSaab'' || TBA || Telugu film • Unreleased
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| TBA || ''KD: The Devil'' || Dhak Deva || Kannada film • Unreleased
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| TBA || ''Baap'' || TBA || • Unreleased
|}

== Legacy ==
Sanjay Dutt is regarded as one of the most popular and influential actors in Indian cinema. Known for his versatility, unique style, and intense screen presence, he became famous for playing complex and flawed hero characters.

In 2022, he was also featured in Outlook India’s list of the “75 Best Bollywood Actors.”

==Notable Works ==
Sanjay Dutt is known for several memorable roles across his career. He gained early success with Rocky and made a strong impact with Naam. His performances in Saajan and Khalnayak made him one of the top stars of the 1990s. Vaastav became one of his biggest hits and earned him major awards. He won hearts again with Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. and its sequel Lage Raho Munna Bhai, which became iconic films. He also impressed audiences with strong roles in Mission Kashmir, Kaante, Parineeta, Agneepath, PK, and many more, cementing his place as one of Bollywood’s most versatile actors.

== Achievements and Recognition ==
===Awards===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Category !! Film !! Result
|-
| 2000 || Best Actor || ''Vaastav: The Reality'' || Won
|-
| 2004 || Best Comedian || ''Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.'' || Won
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Category !! Film !! Result
|-
| 2000 || Best Actor || ''Vaastav: The Reality'' || Won
|-
| 2001 || Best Supporting Actor || ''Mission Kashmir'' || Won
|-
| 2007 || Best Actor (Critics) || ''Lage Raho Munna Bhai'' || Won
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Category !! Film !! Result
|-
| 2000 || Best Actor || ''Vaastav: The Reality'' || Won
|-
| 2010 || Best Performance in a Comic Role || ''All the Best'' || Won
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Category !! Film !! Result
|-
| 2006 || Best Actor (Male) – Critics || ''Lage Raho Munna Bhai'' || Won
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Category !! Film !! Result
|-
| 2004 || Star of the Year Award – Male || ''Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.'' || Won
|-
| 2007 || Stardust Award || ''Lage Raho Munna Bhai'' || Won
|-
| 2013 || Best Actor in a Negative Role || ''Agneepath'' || Won
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Category !! Film !! Result
|-
| 2001 || Zee Premiere Choice – Male || ''Mission Kashmir'' || Won
|-
| 2007 || Best Actor (Male) – Critics || ''Lage Raho Munna Bhai'' || Won
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Category !! Film !! Result
|-
| 2003 || Best Actor (Male) – Critics || ''Kaante'' || Won
|-
| 2004 || Most Sensational Actor || ''Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.'' || Won
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Category !! Film !! Result
|-
| 2004 || Best Actor || ''Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.'' || Won
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Category !! Result !! Notes
|-
| 2004 || Celebrity Style Male || Won || Bollywood Fashion Awards
|-
| 2008 || AXN Best Action Actor || Won ||
|}

== External Links ==
* [https://www.instagram.com/duttsanjay/?hl=en Instagram]
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004569/ IMDB]

== See also ==
* [[Baaghi 4]]
* [[Dhurandhar]]
* [[]]
* [[]]

== References ==
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[[Category:1959 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Indian film producers]]
[[Category:Bollywood actors]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Filmfare Award]]

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