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India.com
a day ago
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- India.com
Happy Birthday, Sanjay Dutt: From Three Marriages And Ruling As Bollywoods Villain To Defeating Cancer - A Look At His Life Journey
photoDetails english As Sanjay Dutt celebrated his 66th birthday, let's take a look at his journey from reel hero to real-life warrior, who stands tall. Updated:Jul 29, 2025, 11:24 AM IST Bollywood Debut 1 / 9 Sanjay Dutt made his acting debut in 1981 with the film Rocky, directed by his father Sunil Dutt. Sadly, his mother Nargis Dutt passed away just three days before the film's premiere and couldn't witness his debut success. Struggles 2 / 9 Though early films like Vidhaata, Naam, and Thanedaar gained moderate success, it was 1991's hits Saajan and Sadak that made him a Bollywood superstar. From Hero to Iconic Villain 3 / 9 Sanjay Dutt transitioned into powerful villain roles, becoming a top choice in Bollywood and South Indian cinema. His intense performances in negative roles won him immense popularity. Career Highlights 4 / 9 Sanjay has starred in many blockbuster films across genres, including Daag: The Fire, Vaastav, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, and the beloved Munna Bhai MBBS. Battle with Cancer 5 / 9 In 2020, Sanjay Dutt was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. With timely treatment and strong willpower, he successfully fought the disease and announced being cancer-free in October of the same year. First Wife 6 / 9 Sanjay's first wife, actress Richa Sharma, died of a brain tumour in 1996. They had a daughter, Trishala, born in 1988. Marriages 7 / 9 After Richa, Sanjay married model Rhea Pillai in 1998, but they divorced in 2005. In 2008, he married Manyata Dutt, who is now the CEO of Sanjay Dutt Productions. Legacy as 'Sanju Baba': 8 / 9 Loved by fans across generations, Sanjay Dutt, fondly known as Sanju Baba, continues to charm audiences with his commanding screen presence, especially in villainous and mature roles. Image Credits 9 / 9 (All Images: X/YouTube/IMDb/Instagram)
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Sanjay Dutt opens up about friendship with Salman Khan, says they can never detach: ‘He is my brother'
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt shares a strong connection with many in the film industry. In a recent interview, Sanjay opened up about the deep relationships he shares, particularly highlighting his close friendships with Salman Khan and co-star Arshad Warsi. Talking about an old photo of Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt told Curly Tales, 'I think this was taken around the time we were filming Saajan. Salman is a wonderful person and has always felt like a younger brother to me. I could never distance myself from him—he's family.' Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan have shared the screen in multiple films over the years. They appeared together in films like Dus, Saajan, and Chal Mere Bhai. Even at a pre-release event for Sikandar, Salman dropped hints about reuniting with Sanjay onscreen. He even revealed plans for an upcoming action film with Sanjay. However, no solid details about the project are out yet. Not just Salman, Sanjay also talked about his co-star Arshad Warsi during the interview. The two are best known as the iconic Munna Bhai MBBS pair. When shown a picture with Arshad Warsi, Sanjay said, 'He's my Circuit. One of the finest human beings I know. His comic timing is brilliant, and he's a truly kind and loyal friend.' Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi will soon reunite on screen in Ahmed Khan's upcoming comedy-drama Welcome to the Jungle. The star-studded cast also includes Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Zakir Hussain, Aftab Shivdasani, Sharib Hashmi, Manushi Chhillar, Tamannaah, Yashpal Sharma, Rahul Dev, Farida Jalal, Krushna Abhishek, Supriya Karnik, Manoj Pahwa, Mukesh Tiwari, Kiku Sharda, Mika Singh, Inaamulhaq, Daler Mehndi, Vrihi Kodvara, and Randeep Hooda. The film is slated for release later this year. Meanwhile, Sanjay Dutt is gearing up for his next big release, Dhurandhar, helmed by Uri: The Surgical Strike fame director Aditya Dhar. The film boasts a stellar ensemble cast featuring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Sara Arjun. It is scheduled to hit theatres on December 5.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sanjay Dutt opens up about bond with Salman Khan and Arshad Warsi: I can't detach
Sanjay Dutt, known for his iconic pairing with Arshad Warsi in 'Munna Bhai MBBS', is set to reunite with him on screen once again. The actor recently opened up about two of his most cherished friendships in the film industry, with Salman Khan and Arshad Warsi. He looked back on special memories and spoke about their a recent conversation with Curly Tales, Dutt reflected on a throwback photo with Salman Khan and said, 'I think it's from the time of 'Saajan'. Salman is a lovely person, he's like a younger brother to me. I can't detach from him - he is my brother.' The two stars have shared the screen in films like 'Saajan', 'Dus', and 'Chal Mere Bhai'. At a pre-release event for 'Sikandar', Salman had also teased an upcoming action film with Sanjay, though further details are still under shown a photo with Arshad Warsi, Sanjay's face lit up with a smile. 'He is my Circuit. One of the most amazing people. His comic timing is incredible, and he's such a sweet and genuine friend,' he said. Their memorable roles as Munna and Circuit in 'Munna Bhai MBBS' and 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai' are still loved by fans for their unmatched chemistry and effortless humour. The beloved duo is set to reunite in Ahmed Khan's upcoming comedy-drama 'Welcome to the Jungle', which features an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Disha Patani. The film is expected to hit theatres later this Sanjay Dutt is also preparing for his next major release, 'Dhurandhar', helmed by 'Uri' director Aditya Dhar. The film features a stellar cast including Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Sara Arjun, and is scheduled to release on December 5, 2025.- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
A Fan Left Rs 72 Crore Property To Sanjay Dutt Before She Died. He Returned It All
New Delhi: Sanjay Dutt recently revealed that he was once left property worth Rs 72 crore by a devoted fan. The twist? He returned all of it," he shared. What's Happening In an interview with Curly Tales, Sanjay spoke about the much-publicised incident from 2018. The incident involved Nisha Patil, a terminally ill fan who left her entire estate empire to the actor. Reacting to the news, he said, "I gave it back to her family." The 62-year-old fan had reportedly instructed her bank to transfer her wealth to Sanjay after her death. Background Sanjay Dutt made his Bollywood debut in 1981 with Rocky. Over the years, he has appeared in several iconic films, including Naam, Saajan, Khal Nayak, Vaastav, and Munna Bhai M.B.B. S. While his career has seen massive success, he has also faced personal and legal challenges. His involvement in the 1993 Bombay blasts case led to a five-year prison sentence, which he completed in 2016. The actor was last seen in Bhootnii and Housefull 5, both released earlier this year. He will next appear in the Telugu film Akhanda 2, starring Balakrishna, scheduled to release on 25 September. Sanjay is also part of Dhurandhar, an espionage-action thriller directed by Aditya Dhar. The film features a star-studded cast, including Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna and Sara Arjun. It is slated for release on December 5. Dhurandhar will clash at the box office with The RajaSaab, another highly anticipated film starring Prabhas and Sanjay Dutt. Additionally, the actor is set to appear in the Kannada film KD - The Devil, expected to release in 2026.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Sanjay Dutt inherited ₹72 crore property from a fan. What he did with it will surprise you
It's not every day that a Bollywood star becomes the unexpected heir to a fortune, but Sanjay Dutt's life has never followed a script. In a story that sounds straight out of a film, the actor revealed that he was once left property worth a staggering ₹72 crore by a devoted fan. The twist? He returned all of it. Sanjay Dutt reveals what he did after a fan left him property worth ₹ 72 crore before passing away in 2018(AFP) What did Sanjay do with all the money? In a recent interview with Curly Tales, Sanjay was asked about the much-publicised incident from 2018 involving Nisha Patil, a terminally ill fan who left her entire estate to the actor. Sanjay confirmed the unbelievable moment with quiet dignity, stating, 'I gave it back to her family.' The fan, a 62-year-old Mumbai homemaker, had reportedly instructed her bank to transfer her wealth to Dutt after her passing. The news had made headlines at the time for its sheer scale and sentiment. Now, years later, Sanjay's gesture of returning the inheritance is earning him quiet praise, revealing a side of the actor that goes beyond the screen. Sanjay Dutt's career Known for his magnetic on-screen presence, Sanjay Dutt has had a rollercoaster career since his 1981 debut in Rocky. From iconic films like Naam, Saajan, Khal Nayak, and Vaastav to the beloved Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Sanjay has seen both immense stardom and personal setbacks. His legal troubles following the 1993 Bombay blasts saw him serve a five-year prison sentence, completed in 2016. Sanjay's upcoming films Sanjay was last seen in Bhootnii, Housefull 5 earlier this year. Next in line is the Telugu film Akhanda 2 starring Balakrishna, which will release on 25 September. Fans are also awaiting Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, an espionage-action thriller alongside Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna and Sara Arjun. The film is set to hit the theatres on 5 December. Dhurandhar's release will clash with Prabhas and Sanjay's highly awaited The RajaSaab. He is also set to appear in the highly anticipated Kannada film KD – The Devil in 2026.
