Sanjay Dutt
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| Sanjay Dutt | |
| Born | 29 July 1959 (age 66) Bombay, Bombay State (present-day Mumbai), Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | The Lawrence School, Sanawar |
| Alma mater | Elphinstone College, Mumbai |
| Occupation | Actor, playback singer, film producer |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Known for | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Vaastav, Khalnayak, Agneepath |
| Notable works | All list |
| Awards | All List |
| Spouse(s) | Richa Sharma (m. 1987; died 1996), Rhea Pillai (m. 1998; div. 2008), Manyata Dutt (m. 2008) |
| Parents | Sunil Dutt (father),
Nargis Dutt (mother) |
| Religion | |
| Website | See below |
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.
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 garnered a lot of media attention, and in 2018, Sanju, a popular biopic, was released.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Filmography
| 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" | |
| 1993 | Gumrah | Jagan Nath "Jaggu" | |
| 1994 | Zamane Se Kya Darna | Vikram "Vicky" Singh | |
| 1994 | Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se | Raju | |
| 1994 | Aatish: Feel the Fire | Baba | |
| 1994 | Amaanat | Vijay | |
| 1995 | Andolan | Adarsh Pradhan | |
| 1995 | Jai Vikraanta | Vikraanta Singh | |
| 1996 | Vijeta | Ashok | |
| 1996 | Namak | Gopal | |
| 1997 | Sanam | Narendra Anand | |
| 1997 | Mahaanta | Sanjay Malhotra | |
| 1997 | Daud | Nandu | |
| 1998 | Dushman | Suraj Singh Rathod | |
| 1999 | Daag: The Fire | Karan Singh | |
| 1999 | Kartoos | Raja / Jeet Balraj | |
| 1999 | Safari | Kishan "Captain" Khanna | |
| 1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Sonu | |
| 1999 | Vaastav: The Reality | Raghunath Namdev Shivalkar | |
| 1999 | Khoobsurat | Sanjay Shastri | |
| 2000 | Khauff | Anthony / Vicky / Babu | |
| 2000 | Baaghi | Raja | |
| 2000 | Chal Mere Bhai | Vicky Oberoi | |
| 2000 | Jung | Balli | |
| 2000 | Mission Kashmir | SSP Inayat Khan | |
| 2000 | Kurukshetra | ACP Prithviraj Singh | |
| 2001 | Jodi No. 1 | Jai | |
| 2002 | Pitaah | Rudra | |
| 2002 | Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Munna Bhai | |
| 2002 | Hathyar | Rohit / Raghunath Shivalkar | Sequel to Vaastav |
| 2002 | Annarth | Iqbal Danger | |
| 2002 | Kaante | Jay "Ajju" Rehan | |
| 2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Sitara | |
| 2003 | LOC Kargil | Y.K. Joshi | |
| 2003 | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | Murli Prasad Sharma (Munna Bhai) | |
| 2004 | Plan | Mussabhai | |
| 2004 | Rudraksh | Varun Deshmukh | |
| 2004 | Deewaar | Khan | |
| 2004 | Musafir | Billa | |
| 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 | |
| 2006 | Tathastu | Ravi Rajput | |
| 2006 | Zinda | Bala Roy | |
| 2006 | Anthony Kaun Hai | Master Madan | |
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Munna Bhai | |
| 2006 | Sarhad Paar | Ranjeet Singh | |
| 2007 | Eklavya | Pannalal Chohar | |
| 2007 | Nehlle Pe Dehlla | Johnny | |
| 2007 | Shootout at Lokhandwala | ACP Shamsher Khan | |
| 2007 | Dhamaal | Kabir Nayak | |
| 2007 | Dus Kahaniyan | Baba Hyderabadi | |
| 2008 | Mehbooba | Shravan | |
| 2008 | Kidnap | Vikrant Raina | |
| 2008 | EMI | Sattarbhai | |
| 2009 | Luck | Karim Musa | |
| 2009 | Blue | Sagar Singh | |
| 2009 | All the Best | Dharam Kapoor | |
| 2009 | Aladin | Ring Master | |
| 2010 | Lamhaa | Vikram / Gul | |
| 2010 | Knock Out | Veer Vijay Singh | |
| 2010 | Tees Maar Khan | Narrator | |
| 2010 | No Problem | Yash Ambani | |
| 2010 | Toonpur Ka Super Hero | Narrator | |
| 2011 | Double Dhamaal | Kabir Nayak | |
| 2011 | Chatur Singh Two Star | Chatur Singh | |
| 2011 | Rascals | Chetan Chauhan | |
| 2012 | Agneepath | Kancha Cheena | |
| 2012 | Department | Mahadev Bhonsle | |
| 2012 | Son of Sardaar | Billu | |
| 2013 | Zila Ghaziabad | Thakur Pritam Singh | |
| 2013 | Policegiri | Rudra | |
| 2013 | Zanjeer | Sher Khan | |
| 2014 | Ungli | ACP Ashok Kale | |
| 2014 | PK | Bhairon Singh | |
| 2017 | Bhoomi | Arun Sachdeva | |
| 2018 | Sanju | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2018 | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 | Uday Pratap Singh | |
| 2019 | Kalank | Balraj Chaudhry | |
| 2019 | Prassthanam | Baldev Singh | Also producer |
| 2019 | Panipat | Ahmad Shah Abdali | |
| 2020 | Sadak 2 | Ravi Kishore Verma | |
| 2020 | Torbaaz | Naseer Ahmad | |
| 2021 | Bhuj: The Pride of India | Ranchordas Pagi | |
| 2022 | Toolsidas Junior | Mohammad Salaam | |
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Adheera | Kannada film |
| 2022 | Samrat Prithviraj | Kaka Kanha | |
| 2022 | Shamshera | Daroga Shuddh Singh | |
| 2023 | Jawan | STF Officer Madhavan Naik | |
| 2023 | Leo | Antony Das | Tamil film |
| 2024 | Ghudchadi | Veer Sharma | |
| 2024 | Double iSmart | Big Bull | Telugu film |
| 2025 | The Bhootnii | Baba | |
| 2025 | Housefull 5 | Chief Inspector Bhidu | |
| 2025 | Baaghi 4 | Chacko | |
| 2025 | Dhurandhar | TBA | • Unreleased |
| 2025 | Akhanda 2 | TBA | Telugu film • Unreleased |
| 2026 | The RajaSaab | TBA | Telugu film • Unreleased |
| TBA | KD: The Devil | Dhak Deva | Kannada film • Unreleased |
| TBA | Baap | TBA | • Unreleased |
Legacy
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.
He was also listed among the "75 Best Bollywood Actors" by Outlook India in 2022.
Notable Works
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
Awards
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Best Actor | Vaastav: The Reality | Won |
| 2004 | Best Comedian | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | Won |
| 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 |
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Best Actor | Vaastav: The Reality | Won |
| 2010 | Best Performance in a Comic Role | All the Best | Won |
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Best Actor (Male) – Critics | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Won |
| 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 |
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Zee Premiere Choice – Male | Mission Kashmir | Won |
| 2007 | Best Actor (Male) – Critics | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Won |
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Best Actor (Male) – Critics | Kaante | Won |
| 2004 | Most Sensational Actor | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | Won |
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Best Actor | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | Won |
| Year | Category | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Celebrity Style Male | Won | Bollywood Fashion Awards |
| 2008 | AXN Best Action Actor | Won |