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Some Lesser Known Facts About Sanjay Dutt

• Sanjay Dutt, an Indian actor, primarily focuses on Hindi films. He has showcased his versatility by starring in a wide range of genres, contributing some iconic successes to Bollywood such as Saajan (1991), Khalnayak (1993), and the beloved Munna Bhai series.

• He was affectionately called “Chand” by his mother, Nargis.

• During his childhood, a nostalgic picture was taken that captured Sanjay Dutt and his beloved mother, Nargis. Unfortunately, Nargis was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and passed away on 2 May 1981, just five days before Sanjay’s first film, “Rocky,” was released. It was Nargis’ wish to see her son on the silver screen, but sadly, she couldn’t witness it.

• In high school, he commenced his drug consumption.

• After successfully completing his drug rehabilitation, he decided to adopt a fresh start by altering the spelling of his name from “Sunjay” to “Sanjay.” This change symbolized his intention to embark on a new life under a different name.

• In an interview, he disclosed that despite having a strong bond with his late mother, Nargis, he did not shed tears upon her passing. However, he shared a poignant moment when his father, Sunil Dutt, sent him a recording of Nargis during her illness and desperate fight for life. Upon playing the audio, he found himself overcome with emotion, shedding tears for nearly 4-5 hours as he reminisced about his beloved mother. In the recording, Nargis lovingly advised Sanjay to always remain true to himself and never indulge in ostentation.

• After the release of the 1986 blockbuster film “Naam,” he earned a prominent spot among the top Bollywood actors. His performance in the movie received high acclaim from both audiences and critics alike.

• In 1992, his debut film- Saajan, earned him his first nomination for the prestigious Filmfare Best Actor Award.

• Sanjay Dutt faced unemployment for a span of 4 years following his arrest in 1993 for his alleged role in the 1993 Mumbai Serial Blasts. During this period, notable rising stars of that era such as Ajay Devgan, Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar stood by Sanjay Dutt, offering their support.

• Vaastav: The Reality, a blockbuster film from 1999, garnered critical acclaim and his portrayal was hailed as one of the finest in his career.

• Munna Bhai’s character in the critically acclaimed and award-winning film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) is widely regarded as the defining role of his career.

• He excels at playing the guitar and achieved the Gold medal for his exceptional guitar skills in a competition held in the USA.

• In 1996, Richa Sharma, his first wife, passed away as a result of cancer.

• Actor Kumar Gaurav is married to his younger sister, Namrata.

• Following the demise of his first wife, Richa, Sanjay was unable to retain custody of their daughter Trishala. As a result, Trishala began residing with her maternal grandparents in the United States.

• Manyata’s real name is Dilnawaz Sheikh, she is his third wife.

• Shahraan and Iqra, the children of Manyata and him, are twins.

• The media also released an audio recording of a conversation between Sanjay Dutt and Chhota Shakeel, where Sanjay Dutt was heard using offensive language.

• He was given an opportunity by the Samajwadi Party to run for the 2009 Lok Sabha Elections. Nevertheless, he decided to retract his candidacy after the court declined to temporarily halt his conviction in the case of unlawful possession of firearms.

• He was assigned the prisoner number- 16656 at the Yerwada Jail.

• After spending 5 years in Pune’s Yerwada Jail, he managed to earn ₹38000. However, he used most of this amount for daily necessities, and when he was released from jail, he only had Rs. 450 remaining.

• Rajkumar Hirani made an announcement in 2016 to create a biopic on Sanjay Dutt’s life. He began filming the biopic by capturing the first shot as Sanjay Dutt was released from the Yerwada Jail in February 2016.

• In 2018, the casting for the biopic “Sanju” was finalized, with Ranbir Kapoor confirmed to portray the character of Sanjay Dutt.

• According to The Times of India, he was admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital in August 2020 due to chest pain and breathlessness. It was during his stay that he was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer, but fortunately, he tested negative for COVID-19. [1]

• He bought shares in the Harare Hurricanes, a franchise of the Zim Afro T10, in June 2023. T10 is widely known as the quickest form of cricket. After acquiring the shares, Dutt expressed his happiness to The Tribune, stating that it brings him great joy to bring happiness to the fans and be connected to Zimbabwe’s proud sports legacy.

• Dutt’s reputation precedes him due to his indulgence in smoking and drinking, while frequently being seen endorsing these brands through surrogate advertisements.

• Sanjay Dutt showed his support for The Glenwalk Scotch whiskey by investing in the alcobev startup Cartel & Bros in June 2023.