Sanjay Dutt Birthday: Whenever we talk about the most popular and best actors of Bollywood, Sanjay Dutt’s name is definitely taken. Apart from his films and acting, Sanjay also made a lot of headlines for his personal life. Sanjay, who was once in the news due to his name in terrorist activities, had relations with many women. He has also married three times. Let us know some special things related to him on his birthday today.

Mother Nargis could not watch the first film

Sanjay Dutt was born on 29 July 1959 in Mumbai to veteran actress Nargis and veteran actor Sunil Dutt. He has turned 67 today. Sanjay, popularly known as ‘Sanju Baba’, started his career as a lead actor with the 1981 film ‘Rocky’. This film was released on 6 May 1981. However, Sanjay’s mother Nargas could not see his first film. Nargis died on 3 May 1981, just 3 days before its release.

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Was sentenced in jail in 1993 Mumbai bomb blast case

In the year 1993, Sanjay Dutt had to serve his sentence in jail in the Mumbai bomb blast case. He was accused of possessing illegal weapons during that time. He was arrested by the police in this case. In this case, he remained in jail at different times and finally in 2016, he was released after completing his sentence.

Was embarrassed in front of Lata Mangeshkar

It is about the year 1971. At that time, after the war between India and Pakistan, an artist group from India had to perform a show for the soldiers and people in Bangladesh. Sunil Dutt and Lata Mangeshkar were also part of it. When Sanjay came to know about this, he insisted on going with his father. When his father agreed, Sanjay said that he would also play the bongos.

When Lata Mangeshkar was performing on stage in Bangladesh, Sanjay started playing bongos. However, the rhythm of 12 year old Sanjay Dutt’s bongos was not quite right. Lata ji had not said anything to Sanju. But, Sanjay became very embarrassed at that time.

Dilip Kumar had reprimanded

Everyone is aware that Sanjay had become addicted to drugs at an early age. He started taking drugs in large quantities. This affected both his body and career. When he was shooting for ‘Vidhaata’ (1982) with Dilip Kumar, one day Dilip reprimanded the actor on the set. But, later he also explained it to Sanjay lovingly.

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Not one or two, but three marriages

Sanjay Dutt has done not just one or two, but three marriages. Sanjay Dutt’s first marriage was with actress Richa Sharma in the year 1987. Later, both of them welcomed a daughter, Trishala Dutt, who lives in America. Richa died in 1996 due to cancer.

Sanju Baba then married Rhea Pillai for the second time in the year 1998. However, after about a decade this relationship also broke. Sanjay and Rhea ended their ten-year relationship with divorce in 2008.

Sanjay Dutt got married for the third time in the year 2008 to Manyata Dutt, who is Muslim by religion. His real name is Dilnawaz Shaikh. Sanjay and Manyata are now parents of twins, son Shahraan Dutt and daughter Iqra Dutt.

Sanjay’s biopic had earned Rs 588 crore

A film has also been made on the life of Sanjay Dutt. In the year 2018, his biopic ‘Sanju’ was released which turned out to be a blockbuster. His character was played by Ranbir Kapoor in this 8 year old film. According to the report of SACNILC, its budget was Rs 100 crore and it had earned Rs 588 crore worldwide. It was claimed in the film that Sanjay had 308 girlfriends.