Sanjay Dutt allegedly fell in love with Madhuri Dixit when his wife Richa was battling brain tumour; the actress broke up with him after his arrest
, once a popular on-screen duo, made headlines for their rumored love affair in the '90s. Despite Sanjay being married at the time, their relationship reportedly grew serious.
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However, public backlash and controversy led to their breakup in 1997, which allegedly left Sanjay deeply affected.
Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit starred together in hits like Khatron Ke Khiladi, Thaanedaar, Saajan, Khalnayak, Ilaaka, and Sahibaan. Their sizzling on-screen chemistry soon sparked a real-life romance, with the two reportedly falling deeply in love.
Whispers of Love on Set
During the filming of Saajan, rumours of a romance between Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt became a hot topic in the media.
The two often praised each other in interviews, adding fuel to the speculation. One filmmaker even claimed that Sanjay was so smitten, he would whisper 'I love you' to Madhuri on set. In an old interview, Madhuri fondly called Sanjay her favourite co-star, describing him as a funny yet genuine person with a big heart and a great sense of humour—someone who always made her laugh and never played mind games.
Sanjay Dutt was already married to Richa Sharma when he fell for Madhuri Dixit.
At the time, Richa was in the U.S. undergoing treatment for a brain tumour, and the couple was struggling with a long-distance marriage. When Richa returned to India hoping to mend things, she was devastated to find Sanjay emotionally involved with Madhuri.
The Arrest That Changed Everything
During the peak of their relationship, Sanjay Dutt was arrested in 1993 for illegal possession of arms linked to the Mumbai blasts.
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The shocking turn of events deeply affected Madhuri Dixit. Unable to cope with the controversy, she chose to distance herself from him. According to several reports, Madhuri ended the relationship and even asked Sanjay's sisters to convey the message to him.
Richa Sharma's Candid Revelation
Sanjay Dutt's estranged wife, Richa Sharma, also spoke about his breakup with Madhuri Dixit. In an old interview with Stardust, she mentioned that Sanjay had always been emotionally dependent on others, and Madhuri was no exception. She believed that after Madhuri left him, Sanjay would be emotionally devastated, as he relied heavily on her for support.
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