Sanjay Dutt: Indian Actor & Playback
Singer Biography
Full Name: Sanjay Balraj Dutt
Profession: Actor, Film Producer
Date of Birth: July 29, 1959
Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality: Indian
Nicknames: Sanju Baba, Munna Bhai
Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
Education:
Schooling: The Lawrence School, Sanawar (Himachal Pradesh)
College: Did not pursue higher education formally due to early entry into films and personal struggles
Family:
Father: Sunil Dutt (Actor, Politician)
Mother: Nargis Dutt (Legendary Actress)
Sisters: Namrata Dutt, Priya Dutt (Politician)
Spouse: Manyata Dutt (married in 2008)
Children:
Trishala Dutt (from first wife Richa Sharma)
Twins Shahraan & Iqra (with Manyata Dutt)
Career Highlights:
Debut:
Rocky (1981), directed by his father Sunil Dutt
Breakthrough & Acclaimed Films:
Names (1986)
Saajan (1991)
Khalnayak (1993)
Vaastav (1999) – won Filmfare Best Actor
Mission Kashmir (2000)
Munna Bhai MBBS (2003)
Keep it up, Munna Bhai (2006)
Agneepath (2012)
PK (2014)
KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) – as Adheera
Acting Style:
Known for his intense roles, gangster portrayals, and comic timing in the Munna Bhai series.
Controversies:
Arrested in connection with the 1993 Bombay bombings under the Arms Act
Served prison time (2013–2016)
Biopic:
Sanju (2018) – A blockbuster film based on his life, starring Ranbir Kapoor
Net Worth (2024 Estimate):
₹250–300 crore INR ( Approx. $30–35 million USD)
Earnings from films, real estate, endorsements, and production house Sanjay Dutt Productions
Awards:
Filmfare Awards:
Best Actor – Vaastav (2000)
Best Comedian – Munna Bhai MBBS
Multiple nominations for Best Actor
IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Screen Awards, Stardust Awards
Global Indian Film Honor (GIFA) and Bollywood Movie Awards
Summary:
Sanjay Dutt is a celebrated and controversial figure in Bollywood, admired for his compelling performances and his real-life story of redemption. Despite personal setbacks and legal troubles, he made a powerful comeback, gaining immense public sympathy and love. His versatility spans emotional dramas, crime thrillers, and cult comedies. Today, he remains a respected senior actor and a living legend of Indian cinema.
