Sanjay Dutt, the son of renowned Bollywood actors Nargis and Sunil Dutt, made his cinematic debut in the 1981 film Rocky, which turned out to be a resounding box office success.
As he navigated his career, Sanjay Dutt emerged as a versatile actor, effortlessly transitioning between playing sensitive roles and donning the mantle of a prominent action hero in the 1980s and 1990s Bollywood landscape. His remarkable range also led to him receiving critical acclaim in the comedic genre.
Tragically, Sanjay's personal life was marked by turmoil, as he struggled with drug addiction and subsequently lost his wife, Richa Sharma, to cancer. His legal troubles also led to his arrest and imprisonment, a period that would have a profound impact on his life.
Following his release from prison, Sanjay Dutt bounced back with a string of successful films, including Daag: The Fire (1999),Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999),and Vaastav Vaastav: The Reality (1999). His powerful performance in Vaastav Vaastav: The Reality (1999) earned him widespread recognition, including the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Sanjay Dutt's subsequent filmography boasts a diverse range of movies, including Mission Kashmir (2000),Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003),and Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006),which garnered him numerous accolades.
In recent years, a biopic based on his life, titled Sanju (2018),was released, offering a candid glimpse into the highs and lows of Sanjay Dutt's extraordinary journey.