Producer: Peuli Bakshi
He had his first cigarette when he was just 9. Sanjay took unfinished cigarettes from the ash tray during his father, Sunil Dutt’s hosted parties. He got beat up for that too.
He lost his mother, Nargis Dutt, to cancer just 5 days before the release of his debut film Rocky (1981). Her last wish was to watch her son on the big screen.
Not only is Sanjay Dutt a versatile actor, but he’s also a skilled guitarist. He showcased his guitar skills in the song Aye Shivani from the film Khoobsurat (1999).
Sanjay Dutt has had several stints in jail, including a significant one related to the 1993 Mumbai bombings.
Sanjay Dutt battled drug addiction during his early career, leading to a phase of rehabilitation. His struggles with substance abuse are well-documented.
During his rehab in the US, he watched many movies of Arnold Schwarzenegger, which inspired him to work towards his fitness and lead a disciplined lifestyle.
After he and actress Tina Munim broke up, rumours of her dating Rishi Kapoor angered Sanjay. He went to Rishi’s home to beat him up, but was stopped by Neetu Kapoor.
Aamir Khan was the first choice for Saajan, but ultimately Sanjay Dutt got casted and earned his first Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male).
The face of the movie, Sanjay Dutt, was not the first choice for it. Shocking right? Shah Rukh Khan was offered the role first. On his rejection, the movie went to Dutt.
He was often accused of having connections with underworld dons. To justify that he said Bollywood was dominated by the underworld during the 1990s-2000s, and people in the industry had to maintain good relations with them.