Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt (born 29 July 1959) is a prominent Indian Hindi film actor, producer and politician. Dutt, son of Hindi film actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis Dutt, made his acting debut in 1981, he has since featured in films that are amongst some of the most popular Hindi Language films of the past three decades. Although Dutt has enjoyed major success in movie genres ranging from Romance to Comedy, it has been whilst playing roles of gangsters,anti-heroes and police inspectors in films representing the drama and action genre, that has won Dutt unprecedented adulation, with fans and Indian film critics alike referring to him as the "Deadly Dutt," for his larger than life portrayals of such characters.
| Sanjay Dutt | |
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Dutt in 2010 | |
| Born | Sanjay Balraj Dutt 29 July 1959 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Film actor, Film producer, Comedian,Politician, Television presenter |
| Years active | 1972, 1981–present |
| Spouse | Richa Sharma (1987–1996) (Deceased) Rhea Pillai (1995–2005) (Divorced) Manyata Dutt (2008–present) |
| Children | Trishala, Shahraan, Iqra |
| Parents | Sunil Dutt Nargis Dutt |
Personal life
Dutt was born on 29 July 1959 to Bollywood megastars Sunil Dutt and Nargis and was educated at The Lawrence School, Sanawar. Dutt married the actress Richa Sharma in 1987. Sharma died of brain tumour. The couple have a daughter, Trishala, born in 1987, who lives in the United States with her grandparents, following a custody battle with Dutt after the death of his wife.Dutt's second marriage was to model Rhea Pillai in 1998. They divorced in 2005. Dutt married Manyata (also known as Dilnawaz Sheikh) in 2008 at a private ceremony in Goa, after two years of dating. On 21 October 2010, he became a father to twins, a boy named Shahraan and a girl named Iqra. Dutt is also well known for having drug problems, in the early stages of his career, for which he underwent treatment at drug rehab center in Texas, USA. This was after he had been arrested with 357 grams of cocaine in February 1982 and was sentenced to 17 months imprisonment. He was released in July of that year after only 5 months in prison and ordered to serve the rest of his sentence on police bail. He was granted permission to leave India whilst on bail, in order to receive treatment in Texas. He returned to India after three years, and established himself as one of the prominent young faces of Hindi cinema. He was notoriously known for his "brat like" behavior and his non-stop party lifestyle as well as his several altercations with the law. 1993 saw Dutt become a suspect and imprisoned under the tada act (see illegal possession of arms below) he was in and out of the infamous Arthur road jail during the years 1993-97 before he was finally granted bail. In late 2006 he was sentenced to 6 years imprisonment charged under the arms act although charges of tada where dropped against him. During 2006-2007 he spent a total of 7 months in at Pune prison on two different occasions before finally being granted bail. He has also been heavily accused of having relationships with members of the Indian underworld an accusation that saw charges filed against him in 2002, following the release of tape recordings featuring phone conversations with "don Chotaa Shakeel." He had the charges dropped when he claimed the voice in the recording was not him. 2009 saw Dutt enter politics and although he was not allowed to contest elections due to the charges against him (see illegal possession of arms), he was instead appointed General Secretary of the Samajwadi party. In December 2010 he left his post due to the many controversies he became embroiled in, He left the post stating politics isn't for him, as he thinks from his heart as well as being too outspoken for such a role. One of these remarks saw him, during a speech on live TV, offering Mayawati, a leader of an opposing party, a jaadu ki jhappi and pappi (a magical hug and kiss, a now infamous dialogue from his Munnabhai MBBS movie) as he felt she was in need of it.
Film career
As a child actor, Dutt appeared in the 1972 film Reshma Aur Shera, which starred his father. In this film, he appears briefly as a qawali singer. Dutt made his Bollywood movie debut with Rocky in 1981, his mother passed away three days before the films premier, the movie became the eighth highest grossing Hindi film of that year. He went on to act in the 1982 blockbuster Vidhaata where he starred alongside screen legends Dilip Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar and Shammi Kapoor, it went on to become the highest grossing Hindi film of the 80s collecting 16 crores Indian rupees. After the release of Vidhaata he had stopped signing films due to personnel reasons although a few films of Dutt released between 1983-84 these where movies he had completed in 1982 out of which only Zameen Aasmaan was declared a hit at the box office. He famously lost the lead role in the 1983 classic film Hero. In 1985 he shot for his first film in three years with Jaan ki baazi which was declared a super-hit at the box office. From 1985 to the end of the decade Dutt appeared in many hit films such as Jeeva, Mera Haque, Imaandaar, Inaam dus Hazaar,Jeete Hain shaan se, Ilaaka, Hum bhi insaan hain, Mardon wali baat, Kanoon Apna Apna, and Taaqatwar. Naam (1986) is widely regarded as Dutt's breakthrough film. Although he had tasted success with super-hits like Vidhaata and jaan ki baazi, it was his performance In director Mahesh Bhatt's Naam that established Dutt as one of India's most talented actors. The film went on to be regarded as a landmark film for Dutt's sensitive portrayal of the films lead character Vicky Kapoor, as-well as its music, especially the Pankaj Udhas song, chitti aaye hai. He also received major critical acclaim for his performances in Mahesh Bhatt's Kabzaa and JP Dutta's 1989 film Hathyar. By the end of the decade Dutt had firmly established himself as one of the major players of Indian cinema.
International humanitarian initiatives
On 16 December 2008, he was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador . He will be promoting the use of Spirulina to help the organization's advocacy and endeavor against malnutrition and hunger. His role will also support IIMSAM's efforts to secure the United Nations Millennium Development Goals by mainstreaming the use of Spirulina to eradicate malnutrition, achieve food security and bridge the health divide with a special priority for the developing and the least developed countries.
Bigg Boss
Super Fight League
Dutt and celebrity entrepreneur IPL cricket team owner Raj Kundra together launched India's first professionally organized mixed martial arts fighting league - the Super Fight League - on 16 January 2012.
Awards and honors
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Sanjay Dutt
Filmography
Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Reshma Aur Shera | Child Artist | Qawalli Singer |
| 1981 | Rocky | Rakesh/Rocky D'Souza | Debut |
| 1982 | Vidhaata | Kunal Singh | |
| 1982 | Johny I Love You | Raju S. Singh/Johny | |
| 1983 | Main Awara Hoon | Sanjeev 'Sanju' Kumar | |
| 1983 | Bekaraar | Shyam | |
| 1984 | Mera Faisla | Raj Saxena | |
| 1984 | Zameen Aasmaan | Sanjay | |
| 1985 | Jaan Ki Baazi | ||
| 1985 | Do Dilon Ki Dastaan | Vijay Kumar Saxena | |
| 1986 | Mera Haque | Prince Amar Singh | |
| 1986 | Jeeva | Jeeva/Jeevan Thakur | |
| 1986 | Jalwa | Himalya Chand | |
| 1986 | Naam | Vicky Kapoor | |
| 1987 | Naam O Nishan | Inspector Suraj S. Singh | |
| 1987 | Inaam Dus Hazaar | Kamal Malhotra | |
| 1987 | Imaandaar | Rajesh 'Raju' | |
| 1988 | Jeete Hain Shaan Se | Govinda | |
| 1988 | Mohabbat Ke Dushman | Hashim | |
| 1988 | Khatron Ke Khiladi | Rajesh | |
| 1988 | Kabzaa | Ravi Varma | |
| 1988 | Mardon Wali Baat | Tinku | |
| 1989 | Taaqatwar | Police Inspector Amar Sharma | |
| 1989 | Kanoon Apna Apna | Ravi | |
| 1989 | Hum Bhi Insaan Hain | Bhola | |
| 1989 | Hathyar | Avinash | |
| 1989 | Do Qaidi | Manu | |
| 1989 | Ilaaka | Inspector Suraj Verma | |
| 1989 | Kanoon Apna Apna | Ravi Kumar J. Singh | |
| 1990 | Zahreelay | Rakesh 'Raaka' Rai | |
| 1990 | Tejaa | Tejaa/Sanjay | |
| 1990 | Khatarnaak | Suraj'Sunny' | |
| 1990 | Jeene Do | Karamveer | |
| 1990 | Kroadh | Vijay 'Munna' 'Vijju' V. Shukla | |
| 1990 | Thanedaar | Brijesh Chandar (Birju) | |
| 1991 | Sadak | Ravi | |
| 1991 | Qurbani Rang Layegi | Raj Kishen | |
| 1991 | Khoon Ka Karz | Arjun | |
| 1991 | Fateh | Karan | |
| 1991 | Do Matwale | Ajay 'James Bond 009' | |
| 1991 | Saajan | Aman Verma/Sagar | Nominated: Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| 1992 | Jeena Marna Tere Sang | ||
| 1992 | Adharm | Vicky Verma | |
| 1992 | Sahebzaade | Raja | |
| 1992 | Sarphira | Suresh Sinha | |
| 1992 | Yalgaar | Vishal Singhal | |
| 1993 | Sahibaan | Kunwar Vijay Pal Singh/Old Narrator | |
| 1993 | Khal Nayak | Balaram Prasad "Ballu" | Nominated: Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| 1993 | Kshatriya | Vikram Singh (Mirtagarh) | |
| 1993 | Gumrah | Jagan Nath (Jaggu) | |
| 1993 | Meri Aan | Himself | |
| 1994 | Zamane Se Kya Darna | Vikram 'Vicky' V. Singh | |
| 1994 | Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se | Raju | |
| 1994 | Aatish | Baba | |
| 1994 | Amaanat | Vijay | |
| 1994 | Pyar Ka Rog | Himself | |
| 1995 | Jai Vikraanta | Vikraanta A. Singh | |
| 1995 | Andolan | Adarsh Pradhan | |
| 1996 | Namak | Gopal | |
| 1996 | Vijeta | Advocate Ashok | |
| 1997 | Sanam | Narendra Anand | |
| 1997 | Mahaanta | Sanjay 'Sanju' Malhotra | |
| 1997 | Dus | Captain Raja Sethi | Incomplete film |
| 1997 | Daud | Nandu | |
| 1998 | Dushman | Major Suraj Singh Rathod | |
| 1998 | Chandralekha | Cameo | Telugu film |
| 1998 | Achanak | Himself | Special appearance |
| 1999 | Daag: The Fire | Captain Karan Singh | |
| 1999 | Kartoos | Raja/Jeet Balraj | |
| 1999 | Safari | Kishan 'Captain' Jatin Khanna | |
| 1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Sonu | |
| 1999 | Vaastav: The Reality | Raghu | Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| 1999 | Khoobsurat | Sanju (Sanjay Shastri) | |
| 2000 | Khauff | Anthony/Vicky/Babu | |
| 2000 | Baaghi | Raja | |
| 2000 | Chal Mere Bhai | Vicky Oberoi | |
| 2000 | Jung | Balli | |
| 2000 | Mission Kashmir | SSP Inayat Khan | Nominated: Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| 2000 | Kurukshetra | A.C.P Prithviraj Singh | |
| 2000 | Raju Chacha | Gafoor | Special appearance |
| 2000 | Nidaan | Himself | |
| 2001 | Jodi No.1 | Jai | |
| 2002 | Pitaah | Rudra | |
| 2002 | Hum Kisise Kum Nahin | Munna Bhai | |
| 2002 | Yeh Hai Jalwa | Shera | Special appearance |
| 2002 | Maine Dil Tujhko Diya | Bhai-Jaan | |
| 2002 | Hathyar | Rohit Raghunath Shivalkar/Raghunath Namdev Shivalkar | |
| 2002 | Annarth | Iqbal Danger | |
| 2002 | Kaante | Jay 'Ajju' Rehan | Nominated: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award |
| 2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Sitara | |
| 2003 | LOC Kargil | Lt. Col. Y.K. Joshi, 13 JAK Rifles | |
| 2003 | Munnabhai M.B.B.S. | Murli Prasad Sharma (Munna Bhai) | Winner: Filmfare Best Comedian Award |
| 2004 | Plan | Mussabhai | |
| 2004 | Rudraksh | Varun | |
| 2004 | Rakht | Rahul | |
| 2004 | Deewaar | Khan | |
| 2004 | Musafir | Billa | |
| 2005 | Tango Charlie | Squadron Leader Vikram Rathore | |
| 2005 | Parineeta | Girish Sharma | Nominated: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award |
| 2005 | Dus | Siddanth Dheer | |
| 2005 | Viruddh... Family Comes First | Ali Asghar | |
| 2005 | Shaadi No. 1 | Lakhwinder 'Lucky' Singh Lakha | |
| 2005 | Ek Ajnabee | Special Appearance (Hip-hop MC) | |
| 2005 | Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! | Yamaraj M.A. | Himself |
| 2005 | Shabd | Shaukat Vashisht | |
| 2006 | Zinda | Balajit 'Bala' Roy | |
| 2006 | Taxi No. 9211 | Narrator | |
| 2006 | Tathastu | Ravi Rajput | |
| 2006 | Anthony Kaun Hai | Master Madan | |
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Murli Prasad Sharma (Munna Bhai) | Nominated: Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| 2007 | Eklavya: The Royal Guard | DSP Pannalal Chohar | |
| 2007 | Nehlle Pe Dehlla | Johnny | |
| 2007 | Sarhad Paar | Ranjeet Singh | |
| 2007 | Shootout at Lokhandwala | ACP Shamsher Khan | |
| 2007 | Dhamaal | Inspector Kabir Nayak | |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Himself | Special appearance in song "Deewangi Deewangi" |
| 2007 | Dus Kahaniyan | Baba Hyderabadi | |
| 2008 | Woodstock Villa | Special appearance in item number "Kyun" | |
| 2008 | Superstar | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2008 | Mehbooba | Shravan 'S.D.' Dhariwal | |
| 2008 | Kidnap | Vikrant Raina | |
| 2008 | EMI – Liya Hai Toh Chukana Parega | Sattar Bhai | |
| 2009 | Shortkut - The Con Is On | Item Song | |
| 2009 | Luck | Karim Moussa | |
| 2009 | Aladin | The Ring Master | |
| 2009 | Blue | Sagar 'Sethji' Singh | |
| 2009 | All The Best: Fun Begins | Dharam Kapoor | |
| 2009 | Kal Kissne Dekha | DJ - Playback Singer | |
| 2010 | Lamhaa | Vikram Sabharwal/Gul Jahangir | |
| 2010 | Knock Out | Veer Vijay Singh | |
| 2010 | No Problem | Yash Ambani | |
| 2010 | Toonpur Ka Superrhero | Narrator | |
| 2010 | Tees Maar Khan | Narrator | |
| 2011 | Ready | Marriage magistrate / Divorce lawyer | Cameo Appearance |
| 2011 | Double Dhamaal | Kabir Nayak | |
| 2011 | Chatur Singh Two Star | Chatur Singh | |
| 2011 | Rascals | Chetan Chauhan | |
| 2011 | Ra.One | "The Villianous Villain - Khalnayak" | Special Appearance |
| 2011 | Desi Boyz | "Desi Boys - Owner" | Cameo |
| 2012 | Agneepath | Kancha | |
| 2012 | Race 2 | Filming (Releasing on November 30, 2012) | |
| 2012 | S.O.S.-Son Of Sardar | Filming (Releasing on November 30, 2012) | |
| 2012 | Zilla Ghaziabad | SP Pritam Singh | Filming |
| 2012 | Department | Mahadev Bhonsle | Filming |
| 2012 | Hum Hain Rahi Car Ke | Filming - Friendly Appearance | |
| 2012 | Jab Jab Fools Mile | Filming | |
| 2012 | Power | Delayed/Halted | |
| 2012 | Satte Pe Satta Remake | Pre-production | |
| 2013 | Munnabhai Ki Aatma Katha | Pre-production | |
| 2013 | Sanjay Dutt & Soham Shah's Next | Sharman Munjha Jadeja | Announced |
Producer
- Zinda (2006)
- Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)
- Dus Kahaniyaan (2007)
- Rascals (2011)
- Satte Pe Satta Remake (2012)
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