Sanjay Dutt born Sanjay Balraj Dutt on 29 July 1959 is an Indian film actor, producer and convicted felon known for his work in Hindi cinema. Sanjay Dutt, son of film actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis Dutt, made his acting debut in 1981. Dutt was arrested under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA) in April 1993, due to terrorist interactions, and illegal possession of a 9mm pistol and an AK-56 assault rifle. After spending 18 months in jail, he was granted bail in April 1995.
Personal Life :- Dutt was born on 29 July 1959 to Hindi film actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis and was educated at The Lawrence School, Sanawar near Kasauli. His mother died in May 1981. He spent 5 months in prison in late 1982 after being caught in possession of illegal substances. Dutt married actress Richa Sharma in 1987. Sharma died of brain tumour in 1996. The couple have a daughter, Trishala, born in 1988. Dutt’s second marriage was to model Rhea Pillai in 1998. They divorced in 2005. Dutt married Manyata in 2008 in 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.
Career :-
As a child actor, Dutt appeared in the 1972 film Reshma Aur Shera, which starred his father. Dutt made his Bollywood movie debut with Rocky in 1981. He went on to star in Vidhaata, the highest grossing Hindi film of 1982. In 1985 he shot for his first film in three years. The blockbuster sequel Lage Raho Munna Bhai released in late 2006. He received a number of awards for his performance in the film along with an award from the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his work in the Munna bhai series. He was granted bail enabling him to star in successes like Dhamaal (2007) and Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007). In January 2008, Indian film institute Filmfare listed 12 movies featuring Dutt in its top 100 grossing movies of all time list. He also continued working as an actor although on police bail terms.
Height And Age :- 6 feet And July 29, 1959
Wife And Spouse :- Richa Sharma (died in 1996), Rhea Pillai (divorced), Manyata Dutt
Nickname :- Sanju Baba, Munna bhai
Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign :- Leo
Debut Movie :- Rocky (1981)
Best Friends :- Salman Khan, Mahesh Bhatt, Ajay Devgan
Sanjay Dutt Hobbies :- Exercising, Horse Riding
Favourite Actor :- Arnold Schwarzenegger
Favourite Actress :- Rani Mukergi, Lara Dutta, Kareena Kapoor
Favourite Food :- Tandoori Chicken
