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.

Sanjay dutt birthday special: Bollywood’s ‘Baba’ Sanjay Dutt’s life is no less than a film story. He is one of the biggest stars of Bollywood today. His strong acting and best style has won the hearts of millions. There are many interesting stories in the life of every shining star. Such is an incident of Sanjay’s childhood, when he had to be embarrassed in front of Lata Mangeshkar due to a small mistake.

Sanjay Dutt was born on 29 July 1959 in a film family. His father Sunil Dutt and mother Nargis were both famous artists. In childhood, Sanjay was very fond of music. He used to walk in the school band playing drum at the back. His sister Priya Dutt had told in a TV show that Sanjay used to play only one type of school drum.

When Sanjay Dutt insisted on going to Bangladesh

After the war between India and Pakistan in 1971, a group of artists were going to go to Bangladesh and show for the soldiers and general public. Sunil Dutt was also in that group. At that time, Sanjay Dutt was just 12-13 years old, when he came to know about this, he also insisted on going to Bangladesh from his father.

On this, Sunil Dutt first refused Sanjay and said that the same artists are going there, who can sing, play or show any art. To this, Sanjay immediately replied and said, ‘I will play Bongo!’

In front of Sanjay’s insistence, the father finally had to bow down and he took him with him. When the show of the show came, Lata Mangeshkar was singing in her magical voice on the stage. The whole atmosphere was calm and emotional. During this, Sanjay Dutt started playing Bongo.

Bongo’s messy rhythm distracts Lata ji’s attention and he suddenly turned back and saw who is playing Bongo? Then Sanjay was standing behind in an innocence. Seeing Lata ji, Sanjay became watery with shame. This moment was for him that he could never forget.

This story was narrated by Sunil Dutt himself in a TV interview to Farooq Sheikh.

Sanjay Dutt’s film career

Sanjay Dutt’s film career has been very interesting and full of ups and downs. He made his acting debut in 1981 with the film ‘Rocky’, directed by his father Sunil Dutt.

After this, he made his own identity in films like ‘Sajan’, ‘Khalnayak’, ‘Vaasta’ and “Kant ‘. But he got popularity from the film’ Vaasta ‘. For this he also received the Filmfare Award.

He played many different characters in films. He was sometimes a lover, sometimes in the role of a dangerous gangster. Because of his style, he was called as ‘Sanju Baba’. But his life was not as easy as films.

Allegations against Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt’s name appeared in the 1993 bomb blasts in Mumbai. At that time, he was accused that he had kept weapons at his house, which could be used in those blasts. Sanjay always said that he did not want to do so and kept weapons only for the safety of his family. Due to this case, he had to spend many years in jail and was released from jail in 2016.

Drugs surrounded Sanju Baba

Apart from this, the habit of drug addiction was also a big struggle in Sanjay Dutt’s life. In many interviews, he himself confessed that he had become addicted to drugs. But after treatment, he got rid of intoxication. Many people were inspired by seeing his fight.

Fans’ favorite films include ‘Munna Bhai MBBS’ and ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’. His ‘Adhira’ character in ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ released in 2022 was very much discussed; This character helped him recognize him in the South Industry.

He also played important roles in films like ‘Shamshera’, ‘Emperor Prithviraj’, and ‘Leo’. Apart from this, he also tried his hand in production and produced a film like ‘Prasthanam’. Sanjay Dutt’s career never went in a straight line, but after every decline, he returned to stronger. He is still active in films and has many big projects in his bag.