Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Balraj Dutt, known in the film industry as Sanjay Dutt, is an acclaimed Indian actor, playback singer, and film producer. His expansive career spans over four decades, having starred in over 135 films. Born in 1959 to famous actor-politicians Sunil Dutt and Nargis, Dutt's professional cinematic debut was Rocky (1981) which was directed by his father. Dutt received critical acclaim for his roles in various films including Thanedaar (1990), Khalnayak (1993), Vaastav: The Reality (1999) and the Rajkumar Hirani-directed Munna Bhai series (2003–2006), which established his iconic status in the Indian film industry.

However, Dutt's life wasn't without controversy. In 1993, he was arrested and convicted for illegal possession of arms, related to the 1993 Mumbai bombings. He completed his five-year prison sentence in 2016. He also battled drug addiction for years, eventually overcoming it after a long struggle. Despite adversity, Dutt continued to have a successful career, appearing in films like PK (2014), Agneepath (2012), and in regional cinema with blockbusters like K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022), and Leo (2023). Dutt's life receives considerable media coverage in India. A biopic based on his life titled 'Sanju' was released in 2018 and emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of Indian cinema.