Biography
Who is Sanjay Dutt?
Early life and background
Sanjay Dutt was born in Mumbai, India, to parents who were also actors in Hindi cinema. His father was Sunil Dutt and his mother was Nargis. He attended The Lawrence School in Sanawar before continuing his education at Elphinstone College in Mumbai. His family roots trace back to the Rawalpindi Division of western Punjab, and his mother was a well-known director, producer, and one of the first female music composers in the industry.
His given name was chosen by the public through a magazine contest. He tragically lost his mother in 1981, just before his debut film hit theaters. He has two sisters, Priya Dutt, who works in politics, and Namrata Dutt.
Acting career debut and rise
Sanjay made his official Bollywood entrance with the movie Rocky in 1981. After an initial career slump, he found success with films like Vidhaata and Naam. The latter is often cited as a major turning point that established his reputation as a serious performer. Throughout the late 1980s, he appeared in numerous box-office hits, such as Imaandaar and Kanoon Apna Apna.
The early 1990s marked a period of major stardom for him. He starred in popular movies such as Thanedaar, Saajan, and Khalnayak. His performance in Saajan helped brand him as a conventional romantic hero, while Khalnayak became one of the highest-grossing films of 1993. During this era, he also worked on many multi-starrer projects alongside well-known actors of the time.
Comeback and major film projects
The year 1999 is widely considered a successful comeback year for him, as all five of his releases became high-grossing ventures. These included Daag: The Fire, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, and Vaastav: The Reality, which earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He continued this momentum into the next decade with critical and commercial hits like Mission Kashmir, Kaante, and Jodi No. 1.
He gained significant acclaim for playing the lead in the 2003 film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., which achieved long-running status in Indian theaters. The sequel, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, released in 2006, also won him various honors. In later years, he appeared in successful movies like Agneepath, PK, and the blockbuster KGF: Chapter 2. His career spans decades, covering diverse genres from drama to action.
Personal life and legal history
Sanjay Dutt has been married three times, to Richa Sharma, Rhea Pillai, and Manyata Dutt. His life has frequently attracted media attention in India. A biopic about his path, titled Sanju, was released in 2018 and featured Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role.
In April 1993, he faced arrest under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act and the Arms Act. He was later convicted for possessing illegal weapons linked to the 1993 Bombay bombings. Although he was sentenced to five years in prison, he completed his term in 2016 after spending time out on bail during the legal proceedings.
Birthday and age
Sanjay Dutt was born on July 29, 1959, which makes Sanjay 67 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Sanjay shares the date with 22 other famous people.
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