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Sanjay Sunil Dutt
Dutt in 2010
Born
Sanjay Sunil Dutt

(1959-07-29) 29 July 1959 (age 65)
Occupation(s)Film actor, Film producer, Comedian, Politician, Television presenter
Years active1972, 1981–present
Spouse(s)Richa Sharma (1987–1996) (Deceased)
Rhea Pillai (1995–2005) (Divorced)[1]
Manyata Dutt (2008–present)[2]
ChildrenTrishala, Shahraan, Iqra
Parent(s)Sunil Dutt
Nargis Dutt

Sanjay Dutt (Hindi: संजय दत्त; Template:Lang-pa) (born 29 July 1959) is a prominent Indian Hindi film actor, producer and politician. Dutt, son of Hindi film actors [Sunil Dutt and Nargis Dutt, made his acting debut in 1981, he has since starred amongst some of the greatest popular Indian fims of the past three decades such as Naam, Sadak, Saajan, Khalnayak, Vaastav, Mission Kashmir, Kaante, Munnabhai Mbbs and Lage raho Munnabhai. Although Dutt has enjoyed major success in movie genres ranging from Romance to Comedy, it has been whilst playing roles of gangsters, goons, anti-heroes and police inspectors in films representing the drama and action genre, that has won Dutt unprecedented adulation with fans and media alike referring to him as the "Deadly Dutt" for his larger than life portrayals of such characters.

Personal life

Dutt was born on 29 July 1959 to Bollywood megastars Sunil Dutt and Nargis. He was educated at the Lawrence School Sanawar.[citation needed] Dutt married actress Richa Sharma in 1987.[3] Sharma died of brain tumour on 10 December 1996.[3] The couple have a daughter, Trishala, born in 1987, who lives in the United States with her grandparents, following a custody battle with Dutt after the death of his wife.[4] Dutt's second marriage was to model Rhea Pillai in 1998.[5] They divorced in 2005. Dutt married Manyata (also known as Dilnawaz Sheikh)[6] in 2008 at a private ceremony in Goa, after two years of dating.[7] On 21 October 2010, he became a father to twins, a boy named Shahraan and a girl named Iqra.[8] Dutt is also well known for having drug problems, in the early stages of his career, for which he underwent treatment at drug rehab center in Texas, USA. This was after he had been arrested with 357 grams of cocaine in February 1982 and was sentenced to 17 months imprisonment. He was released in July of that year after only 5 months in prison and ordered to serve the rest of his sentence on police bail. He was granted permission to leave India whilst on bail, in order to receive treatment in Texas. He returned to India after three years, and established himself as one of the prominent young faces of Hindi cinema. He was notoriously known for his Brat like behavior and his non stop party lifestyle in his younger years as well as his several altercations with the law. 1993 saw Dutt become a suspect and imprisoned under the tada act (see illegal possession of arms below) he was in and out of the infamous Arthur road jail during the years 1993-97 before he was finally granted bail. In late 2006 he was sentenced to 6 years imprisonment charged under the arms act although charges of tada where dropped against him. During 2006-2007 he spent a total of 7 months in at Pune prison on two different occasions before finally being granted bail. He has also been heavily accused of having relationships with members of the Indian underworld an accusation that saw charges filed against him in 2002, following the release of tape recordings featuring phone conversations with a "don Shotaa Shakeel." He had the charges dropped when he claimed the voice in the recording was not him. 2009 saw Dutt enter politics and although he was not allowed to contest elections due to the charges of TADA against him (see illegal possession of arms), he was instead appointed General Secretary of the Samajwadi party. In December 2010 he left his post due to the many controversies he became embroiled in, He left the post stating politics isn't for him, as he thinks from his heart as well as being too outspoken for such a role. One of these remarks saw him, during a speech on live TV, offering Mayawati, a leader of an opposing party, a jaadu ki jhappi and pappi (a magical hug and kiss, a now infamous dialogue from his Munnabhai Mbbs movie) as he felt she was in need of it.

Film career

As a child actor, Dutt appeared in the 1972 film Reshma Aur Shera, which starred his father. In this film, he appears briefly as a qawali singer. Dutt made his Bollywood movie debut with Rocky in 1981 his mother passed away three days before the films premier, the movie became the eighth highest grossing film of that year. He went on to act in the 1982 blockbuster Vidhaata where he starred alongside screen legends Dilip Kumra, Sanjeev Kumar and Shammi Kapoor, it went on to become the highest grossing hindi movie of 1982. After the release of Vidhaata he had stopped signing films due to personnel reasons although a few films of Dutt released between 1983-84 these where movies he had completed in 1982 out of which only Zameen Aasmaan was declared a hit at the box office. He famously lost the lead role in the 1983 classic film Hero. In 1985 he shot for his first film in three years with Jaan ki baazi which was declared a super-hit at the box office. From 1985 to the end of the decade Dutt appeared in many hit films such as Jeeva, Mera Haque, Imaandaar, Inaam dus Hazaar,Jeete Hain shaan se, Ilaaka, Hum bhi insaan hain, Mardon wali baat, Kanoon Apna Apna, and Taaqatwar. Naam (1986) is widely regarded as Dutt's breakthrough film many critics label it "his first sober film" although he had tasted success with super-hits like Vidhaata and jaan ki baazi, it was his performance In director Mahesh Bhatt's Naam that established Dutt as one of India's most talented actors. The movie went on to be regarded as a landmark film. He also received major critical acclaim for his performances in Mahesh Bhatt's Kabzaa and JP Dutta's 1989 film Hathyar. By the end of the decade Dutt had firmly established himself as one of the major players of Indian cinema.

In 1990 Dutt acted in many hit films such as Tejaa, katarnaak, Zahreelay, Jeene Do, and Thanedaar which was that years fourth biggest grosser. However the year's much anticipated release Kroadh co starring Sunny deol was declared a box office flop. 1991 was an eventful year for Dutt. He started the year with a a string of box office hits with Khoon Ka Karz, Quarbani RAng layegi, Fateh and Do Matwala. His much anticipated release that year once again co starring Sunny Deol, Yodha was declared a box office flop despite drawing a huge initial. He bounced back and finished the year with two back to back blockbusters starring in ,Saajan, for which he was nominated for the Filmfare Best Actor Award and Mahesh Bhatts, Sadak. 1992 saw Dutt continue his fine box office form as all his films that year Yalgaar, Adharm, Saphira, Sahebzaade and Jeena Marna tera sang became box office hits. He started the year 1993 starring in the multi-starer that again featured Sunny Deol alongside him, kshatriya, despite the huge star cast and budget the movie was declared a flop like the previous two movies that featured both Dutt and Sunny Deol together. He then appeared in the box office hits Sahibaan and Gumrah as-well as the blockbuster Khal Nayak for which he earned his second Filmfare Best Actor Award nomination. Three weeks before the release of Khal-Nayak he hit an all-time low personally as he was taken into police custody becoming embroiled in the infamous Tada case (see below). Due to imprisonment, the years 1994-1997 saw Dutt only appear in one super-hit film Aatish and a few delayed releases the majority of which featured character artists standing in and doubling for Dutt in order to get the films finished. These movies included, Zamane se kya darna, Amanat and Andholan which all achieved moderate success, while others sank without a trace. In late 1997 he faced the camera for the first time in four years as he starred in director Ram Gopal Verma's Daud, although the movie received a phenomenal opening at the Indian box office and is regarded as a cult film for its humour, as-well as the picturesqueness of its steamy dance numbers, it quickly ran out of steam at the box office and was labeled as a flop by critics. 1998 saw him appear in a supporting role in the box office hit Dushman but it was 1999 that finally established Dutt as a major box office draw once again. He started the year off by starring in director Mahesh Bhatt's last film to date Kartoos and despite the hype and bumper box office opening it was finally classed as being a moderate success. However khoobsurat, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Daag the fire along with the huge critical and commercial success Vaastav: The Reality, for which he finally won his first [[Filmfare Best Actor Award] finally brought Dutt back into "the elite club" of Indian actors.

In the 2000s Dutt acted in many box office hits such as Mission Kashmir, Kurukshetra, Pitaah, Jodi No.1, Kaante, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, Musafir, Plan, Dus, Parineeta, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Dhamaal, , All The Best: Fun Begins, Double Dhamaal and Agneepath. During the 2000's Dutt has managed to maintain a strong hold over Indian movie audiences but he hasn't been able to emulate the consistent box office success he enjoyed from the mid 80's to early-mid 90's. He has appeared in flops Hathyar (2002) and Rudrakhsh (2004) and was seen in a lot of cameos and guest roles as-well as stared in much over-hyped multi starers such as Ek aur Ek Gyaarah, Hum kissise Kum Nahin (2002), Kidnap (2008), Luck, and Blue (2009) that at best can be termed as average box office earners. He did however garner huge critical and commercial success by appearing in blockbuster's such as Mission Kashmir, Kaante, Munnabhai Mbbs and Lage raho Munnabhai. During this time he got several more nominations and awards for his performances in films Mission Kashmir, Kurukshetra, Pitaah, Kaante, Shootout at Lockhandwala and the Munnabhai series of films He also recieved many nominations and awards from MTV india for his performances in 2004 film Musafir where he was seen in a villain role as-well as for his performances in films Dus, shabd (2005) and Zinda 2006). Dutt also received awards and nominations under the "best actor in a comedy role" at a number of award functions for his performances in films Dhamaal(2007) and All The Best(2009). 2007 also saw him receive an award from the prime minister of India Manmohan Singh, for his portrayal of his now cult character Munna bhai,in the blockbuster films Munna bhai mbbs and Lage raho Munna bhai.His latest release Agneepath opened to rave reviews and record breaking collections on the 26th of January 2012 with critics describing Dutt's performance as villain Kaancha, as the films highlight.

In January 2008, India's leading film institute, Filmfare listed 14 movies featuring Dutt in its top 100 grossing movies of all time list in accordance with inflation. These included Lage raho munnabhai (6), khalnayak (8), Saajan (11), Vidhaata (14), Sadak (17), Naam (23), Munnabhai Mbbs (27), Vaastav (34), Kaante (52),Rocky (58) Mission Kashmir (61), Aatish (77), Thanedaar (84) and Haseena maan jayegi (97) In december 1999 Filmfare also named Dutt as the ninth most influential film personality of the century. the list also included his mother Nargis as the third most influential film personality of the century along with his father Sunil Dutt in seventh place. The list was made up from a total of over three million public votes. He is fondly referred to as Sanju baba (the loved one)

Illegal possession of arms

Due to terrorist interactions, and supposed weapons possession, on 19 April 1993, Sanjay was arrested under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA).[9] He spent 16 months in jail as a prisoner until he was granted bail in October 1995 by the Supreme Court of India. He was later re-arrested in December 1995 and re-released in April 1997 once again on police bail terms. In 2006 the case opened for sentencing for all accused (see below) the period between 2006-2007 saw Dutt spend a total of 7 months in Arthur Road Prison and Pune prison on three different occasions for arms offences, although in 2006 Dutt was finally acquitted of any TADA related offenses but was charged under the illegal possession of arms act.

In November 1993, a 90,000-page long primary chargesheet was filed against the 189 accused in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case including Sanjay.[10]

In March 2006, when framing muthar charges against extradited Abu Salem and co-accused Riyaz Siddiqui in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case, the prosecution said that Salem delivered 9 AK-56 rifles and some hand grenades to Dutt at his Bandra house in the second week of January 1993.[11]

On 13 February 2007, the special branch of Mumbai police arrested Abdul Qayyum Abdul Karim Shaikh, a close aide of Dawood Ibrahim and wanted by Mumbai Police Special Task Force for his role in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts from Mumbai.[12] Qayuum had been named by Sanjay Dutt in his confessional statement. Sanjay had said that he met Qayuum in Dubai in September 1992 and bought a pistol from him. According to CBI, the pistol was sold to Sanjay at the instance of Dawood's brother Anees Ibrahim.[13]

On 31 July 2007, Dutt was sentenced to six years rigorous imprisonment for illegally possessing weapons.[14] At the same time, Dutt was also "cleared of terrorism conspiracy charges in the blasts" related to the 1993 bombings.[14] According to The Guardian, "The actor claimed he feared for his life after the notorious "Black Friday" bombings, which were allegedly staged by Mumbai's Muslim-dominated mafia in retaliation for deadly Hindu-Muslim clashes a few months earlier. But the judge, Pramod Kode, rejected this defence and also refused bail."[14] Dutt was immediately taken into custody and sent to Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail. As the sentence was pronounced, Dutt was "visibly shocked and was seen shivering and holding back tears".[9]

On 2 August 2007, Sanjay Dutt was moved from Arthur Road jail in Mumbai to the Yeravada Jail in Pune.[15] On 7 August 2007, Dutt appealed the sentence.[16] Later, on 20 August 2007, the Supreme Court of India granted Dutt interim bail. He was released after Yeravada Jail authorities received a copy of the court's bail order. The bail was valid until the time the special TADA court, which sentenced Dutt on 31 July, provides a copy of its judgment to him.[17] Dutt was released from jail on 23 August.[18] On 22 October 2007 Dutt was back in jail but again applied for bail. On 27 November 2007, Dutt was granted bail by the Supreme Court.[19] He currently has an appeal for an acquittal pending.[20] In January 2009, Dutt announced that he would contest the 2009 Lok Sabha elections on the Samajwadi Party ticket.[21] However, he withdrew his candidacy in March 2009 after the Supreme Court refused to suspend his conviction.[22]

International humanitarian initiatives

On 16 December 2008, he was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for IIMSAM - the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition. He will be promoting the use of Spirulina to help the organization's advocacy and endeavor against malnutrition and hunger. His role will also support IIMSAM's efforts to secure the United Nations Millennium Development Goals by mainstreaming the use of Spirulina to eradicate malnutrition, achieve food security and bridge the health divide with a special priority for the developing and the least developed countries.[23]

Bigg Boss

The veteran actor also hosts the Fifth Season of reality TV show, Bigg Boss on Colors.[24]

Super Fight League

Dutt and celebrity entrepreneur IPL cricket team owner Raj Kundra together launched India's first professionally organized mixed martial arts fighting league - the Super Fight League - on 16 January 2012.[25]

Awards and nominations

Filmography

Actor

Year Film Role Notes
1972 Reshma Aur Shera Child Artist Qawalli Singer
1981 Rocky Rakesh/Rocky D'Souza Debut
1982 Vidhaata Kunal Singh
1982 Johny I Love You Raju S. Singh/Johny
1983 Main Awara Hoon Sanjeev 'Sanju' Kumar
1983 Bekaraar Shyam
1984 Mera Faisla Raj Saxena
1984 Zameen Aasmaan Sanjay
1985 Jaan Ki Baazi
1985 Do Dilon Ki Dastaan Vijay Kumar Saxena
1986 Mera Haque Prince Amar Singh
1986 Jeeva Jeeva/Jeevan Thakur
1986 Jalwa Himalya Chand
1986 Naam Vicky Kapoor
1987 Naam O Nishan Inspector Suraj S. Singh
1987 Inaam Dus Hazaar Kamal Malhotra
1987 Imaandaar Rajesh 'Raju'
1988 Jeete Hain Shaan Se Govinda
1988 Mohabbat Ke Dushman Hashim
1988 Khatron Ke Khiladi Rajesh
1988 Kabzaa Ravi Varma
1988 Mardon Wali Baat Tinku
1989 Taaqatwar Police Inspector Amar Sharma
1989 Kanoon Apna Apna Ravi
1989 Hum Bhi Insaan Hain Bhola
1989 Hathyar Avinash
1989 Do Qaidi Manu
1989 Ilaaka Inspector Suraj Verma
1989 Kanoon Apna Apna Ravi Kumar J. Singh
1990 Zahreelay Rakesh 'Raaka' Rai
1990 Tejaa Tejaa/Sanjay
1990 Khatarnaak Suraj'Sunny'
1990 Jeene Do Karamveer
1990 Kroadh Vijay 'Munna' 'Vijju' V. Shukla
1990 Thanedaar Brijesh Chandar (Birju)
1991 Sadak Ravi
1991 Qurbani Rang Layegi Raj Kishen
1991 Khoon Ka Karz Arjun
1991 Fateh Karan
1991 Do Matwale Ajay 'James Bond 009'
1991 Saajan Aman Verma/Sagar Nominated: Filmfare Best Actor Award
1992 Jeena Marna Tere Sang
1992 Adharm Vicky Verma
1992 Sahebzaade Raja
1992 Sarphira Suresh Sinha
1992 Yalgaar Vishal Singhal
1993 Sahibaan Kunwar Vijay Pal Singh/Old Narrator
1993 Khal Nayak Balaram Prasad "Ballu" Nominated: Filmfare Best Actor Award
1993 Kshatriya Vikram Singh (Mirtagarh)
1993 Gumrah Jagan Nath (Jaggu)
1993 Meri Aan Himself
1994 Zamane Se Kya Darna Vikram 'Vicky' V. Singh
1994 Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se Raju
1994 Aatish Baba
1994 Amaanat Vijay
1994 Pyar Ka Rog Himself
1995 Jai Vikraanta Vikraanta A. Singh
1995 Andolan Adarsh Pradhan
1996 Namak Gopal
1996 Vijeta Advocate Ashok
1997 Sanam Narendra Anand
1997 Mahaanta Sanjay 'Sanju' Malhotra
1997 Dus Captain Raja Sethi Incomplete film
1997 Daud Nandu
1998 Dushman Major Suraj Singh Rathod
1998 Chandralekha Cameo Telugu film
1998 Achanak Himself Special appearance
1999 Daag: The Fire Captain Karan Singh
1999 Kartoos Raja/Jeet Balraj
1999 Safari Kishan 'Captain' Jatin Khanna
1999 Haseena Maan Jaayegi Sonu
1999 Vaastav: The Reality Raghu Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award
1999 Khoobsurat Sanju (Sanjay Shastri)
2000 Khauff Anthony/Vicky/Babu
2000 Baaghi Raja
2000 Chal Mere Bhai Vicky Oberoi
2000 Jung Balli
2000 Mission Kashmir SSP Inayat Khan Nominated: Filmfare Best Actor Award
2000 Kurukshetra A.C.P Prithviraj Singh
2000 Raju Chacha Gafoor Special appearance
2000 Nidaan Himself
2001 Jodi No.1 Jai
2002 Pitaah Rudra
2002 Hum Kisise Kum Nahin Munna Bhai
2002 Yeh Hai Jalwa Shera Special appearance
2002 Maine Dil Tujhko Diya Bhai-Jaan
2002 Hathyar Rohit Raghunath Shivalkar/Raghunath Namdev Shivalkar
2002 Annarth Iqbal Danger
2002 Kaante Jay 'Ajju' Rehan Nominated: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
2003 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah Sitara
2003 LOC Kargil Lt. Col. Y.K. Joshi, 13 JAK Rifles
2003 Munnabhai M.B.B.S. Murli Prasad Sharma (Munna Bhai) Winner: Filmfare Best Comedian Award
2004 Plan Mussabhai
2004 Rudraksh Varun
2004 Rakht Rahul
2004 Deewaar Khan
2004 Musafir Billa
2005 Tango Charlie Squadron Leader Vikram Rathore
2005 Parineeta Girish Sharma Nominated: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
2005 Dus Siddanth Dheer
2005 Viruddh... Family Comes First Ali Asghar
2005 Shaadi No. 1 Lakhwinder 'Lucky' Singh Lakha
2005 Ek Ajnabee Special Appearance (Hip-hop MC)
2005 Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! Yamaraj M.A. Himself
2005 Shabd Shaukat Vashisht
2006 Zinda Balajit 'Bala' Roy
2006 Taxi No. 9211 Narrator
2006 Tathastu Ravi Rajput
2006 Anthony Kaun Hai Master Madan
2006 Lage Raho Munna Bhai Murli Prasad Sharma (Munna Bhai) Nominated: Filmfare Best Actor Award
2007 Eklavya: The Royal Guard DSP Pannalal Chohar
2007 Nehlle Pe Dehlla Johnny
2007 Sarhad Paar Ranjeet Singh
2007 Shootout at Lokhandwala ACP Shamsher Khan
2007 Dhamaal Inspector Kabir Nayak
2007 Om Shanti Om Himself Special appearance in song "Deewangi Deewangi"
2007 Dus Kahaniyan Baba Hyderabadi
2008 Woodstock Villa Special appearance in item number "Kyun"
2008 Superstar Himself Special appearance
2008 Mehbooba Shravan 'S.D.' Dhariwal
2008 Kidnap Vikrant Raina
2008 EMI – Liya Hai Toh Chukana Parega Sattar Bhai
2009 Shortkut - The Con Is On Item Song
2009 Luck Karim Moussa
2009 Aladin The Ring Master
2009 Blue Sagar 'Sethji' Singh
2009 All The Best: Fun Begins Dharam Kapoor
2009 Kal Kissne Dekha DJ - Playback Singer
2010 Lamhaa Vikram Sabharwal/Gul Jahangir
2010 Knock Out Veer Vijay Singh
2010 No Problem Yash Ambani
2010 Toonpur Ka Superrhero Narrator
2010 Tees Maar Khan Narrator
2011 Ready Marriage magistrate / Divorce lawyer Cameo Appearance
2011 Double Dhamaal Kabir Nayak
2011 Chatur Singh Two Star Chatur Singh
2011 Rascals Chetan Chauhan
2011 Ra.One "The Villianous Villain - Khalnayak" Special Appearance
2011 Desi Boyz "Desi Boys - Owner" Cameo
2012 Agneepath Kancha
2012 Race 2 Filming (Releasing on November 30, 2012)
2012 S.O.S.-Son Of Sardar Filming (Releasing on November 30, 2012)
2012 Zilla Ghaziabad SP Pritam Singh Filming
2012 Department DCP.Pradeep Sharma Filming
2012 Hum Hain Rahi Car Ke Filming - Friendly Appearance
2012 Jab Jab Fools Mile Filming
2012 Power Delayed/Halted
2012 Satte Pe Satta Remake Pre-production
2013 Munnabhai Ki Aatma Katha Pre-production
2013 Sanjay Dutt & Soham Shah's Next Sharman Munjha Jadeja Announced

Producer

Television

References

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  2. ^ Sanjay Dutt Married Again[dead link]
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  14. ^ a b c Bollywood star gets six years as lengthy Mumbai bombing trial ends
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  16. ^ Bollywood's Dutt appeals sentence
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  18. ^ Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt released on bail
  19. ^ Sanjay Dutt released from Pune jail
  20. ^ "SP to field Sanjay Dutt, Manoj Tiwari in Lok Sabha polls", Times of India.
  21. ^ He was then appointed the general Secratery of the party but due to many controversies left the post in December 2010. One of these controversies including a leading polition of a oposition party Mayawati lodging a police complaint against him for ofering her a jaadu ki jappi and pappi (a now infamouse dialogue from his Munnabhai Mbbs movie meaning a magic hug and kiss) on live tv. "Sanjay Dutt to contest elections on Samajwadi Party ticket", Reuters.
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