Biography of Sunjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt born July 29, 1959 is a famous two time Filmfare Awards winner movie staractor in Bollywood and also indulges as playback singer, he is considered the ultimate macho man in the Bollywood film industry.
He is the son of a Bollywood "power couple", Nargis and Sunil Dutt. Both his parents were awarded the Padmashree, a high civilian honor in India. His father Sunil Dutt was also a politician who campaigned for the Congress Party of India. He has a daughter (by his marriage to his first wife) named Trishala who lives in New York with her grandparents and aunt. She was born on August 10, 1988 and is now currently 18 years old and is best known as the Paris Hilton of India whenever she visits due to her extravagant spending habits, poses, and popularity. Out of all the bollywood celebrity kids, Trishala Dutt is well known in New York City amongst the who's who, and in India.
He made his acting debut in the film Rocky in 1981 which was produced and directed by his father. Though Rocky was a hit it did not establish him as a star.He Vidhsteadily began to build his career, and he had many hits such as vidhaata (1982), Naam (1986), Hathyar (1989), Sadak (1991) and Saajan (1991).
His breakthrough role finally came in Subhash Ghai's Khalnayak (1993). The release of Khalnayak happened to coincide with Dutt's arrest in connection with the 1993 Mumbai Bombings. The hype surrounding the event and his convincing portrayal of the villainous role in the film gave his career a much needed boost and a filmfare nomination for best actor. Khalnayak went on to become a huge hit also partly because of the use of a popular song in the film "Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai".
Dutt retained his macho image after being released from jail and built on his steady fan following. Over the last 10 years, he has matured as an actor, with action, gangster and comedy roles being his forte.
His performances in Vaastav (1999), Mission Kashmir (2000), Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003) and Lage Raho Munnabhai (2006) earned him rave reviews. His performance as a gangster in "Vaastav" earned him almost all the top awards that the industry has to offer, further cementing his place as one of the best actors in the Indian Film Industry.He along with friend and director Sanjay Gupta (Director) formed a production company called "White Feather Films". They have produced films such as Kaante (2002), Musafir (2004)and Zinda (2005) of which also star Sanjay Dutt in lead roles. His latest release "Shootout At Lokhandwala" has done very well at the box office, and is a hit according to boxofficeindia.com.
Tragedy seems to love Dutt and Dutt often seems to be actively courting tragedy. Despite getting into trouble with the law, Dutt has maintained his huge fan following, Perhaps the two main reasons that fans love this troubled star is his ability to survive and fight through the deepest tragedies of his life, and the exemplary respect that the common man in India has for both of his parents. After every setback he has managed to survive. Every time he has gone to the brink of absolute destruction, he has miraculously and sometimes unbelievably managed to claw back.
His mother died a few weeks before his first film was to be released, following which he took up drugs. After attending a rehabilitation program in the United States, a sober Dutt learned that his wife had cancer. His wife's death after a long battle with the disease was followed by a bitter custody battle between Dutt and his in-laws over the custody of his only daughter.
After resurrecting his career with the mega hit "Saajan" and his first Filmfare nomination for the best actor in a lead role, Charges were filed against the actor for his alleged involvement in the 1993 Mumbai bombings. Sanjay Dutt spent more than 18 months in Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai.
After being released from jail, Dutt married Reha Pillai but the marriage did not last too long and the couple divorced in 2005 after spending the last few years apart.
His father Sunil Dutt, died in May 2005. Sunil Dutt was the sports minister of India at the time of his death.
On November 28, 2006, A special TADA court found actor Sanjay Dutt guilty under the Arms Act of possessing an illegal weapon. He was cleared, however, of the charges of terrorism and conspiracy.Dutt's bail has been extended a number of times since the ruling and is still in progress.While Sanjay was cleared of terrorism charges namely the TADA Act, one of his friends who transported the AK-56 guns for Sanjay namely Baba Chouhan was found guilty under TADA Act.
Some interesting facts about his life may be enlisted as follows:-
He has no children by his marriage to socialite Rhea Pillay.
He has a "Never Give In" sticker on his car from his days at Lawrence School, Sanawar.
His fans fondly call him "Sanju Baba".
After the success of his MunnaBhai movies,a section of the media and fans also have started to refer to him as "Munna Bhai".
The 6ÆÂ?" hulking actor is the inspiration for professional wrestler Sonjay Dutt's stage name.
He has figured in all editions of the India Today - Top 10 List of the Most influential Bollywood personalities.
His sister Anju (Namrata Dutt) is married to actor Kumar Gaurav, the son of yesteryears actor Rajendra Kumar.
His sister Priya contested and won the election for her father's constituency and is now a Member of Parliament.
His peers are among his biggest fans. Salman Khan, Zayed Khan, Fardeen Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and many more look up to Dutt as an icon.
He was the first choice to play the lead in Subhash Ghai's Hero, but after witnessing Sanjay Dutt in his drug phase during the shooting of Vidhaata, Ghai picked Jackie Shroff.

Trivia
The Sanjay Dutt-Rhea Pillai love story began when Dutt was languishing in a prison cell during the Mumbai bomb blasts trial.
When an unkempt Dutt would be taken for hearings, pictures of Rhea, holding on to her boyfriend’s finger from the wired windows of the police van, hit the front page. They spoke of true love in transient times. Indebted with gratitude and admiration, an emotional Sanjay reportedly stated, ‘Love is what Rhea did when I was in jail. The future was bleak, there was no security or commitment. But she did not let the relationship die.’
Later, Sunjay Dutt, known to be impulsive, took Rhea by surprise when he proposed to her at a Valentine’s day party. The two headed straight to a Sai-Baba mandir in Mumbai, woke the priest out of his reverie, and turned man and wife.
A couple of years later, tales of Dutt’s roving eye created rift between the duo. While, Rhea now finds solace in the Art of Living course, Sanjay has plunged into his profession like never before.
Asked about it, Sanjay says, "I have signed at least seven films in the last one year, and all of them are being shot now. I don’t know what to do with my time. So I keep working. My personal life is almost over.’
Talking about his estranged wife, he says, ‘Rhea and me will always care and be there for each other. And that’s what counts in the end. Not that we are no longer together.’

Awards and nominations
Filmfare Awards
1992: Nomination, Best Actor for Saajan
1994: Nomination, Best Actor for Khal Nayak
2000: Winner, Best Actor for Vaastav: The Reality
2001: Nomination, Best Actor for Mission Kashmir
2003: Nomination, Best Supporting Actor for Kaante
2004: Winner, Best Comedian for Munnabhai M.B.B.S.
2006: Nomination, Best Supporting Actor for Parineeta

Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
2000: Winner, in category "Award for Artistic Excellence, Actor in a leading role" for Vaastav: The Reality
2001: Nomination, Best Actor for Mission Kashmir

Star Screen Awards
2000: Winner, Best Actor for Vaastav: The Reality
2001: Nomination, Best Actor for Kurukshetra & winner, Best Supporting Actor for Mission Kashmir
2004: Nomination, Best Actor for Munnabhai M.B.B.S.
2005: Nomination, Best Supporting Actor for Deewaar

Stardust Awards
2004: Winner, Stardust Star of the Year Award - Male, Munnabhai M.B.B.S.

Filmography
Anthony Kaun Tha (2007) ... (announced) ... Master Madan
Untitled Soham Shah Project (2007) ... (announced)
Happy New Year (2007) ... Shaghal (announced)
Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)
Jaan Ki Baazi (2006) (post-production)
Nehle Pe Dehla (2006)
Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007)
Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) ... Murli Prasad Sharma (Munna Bhai)
Anthony kaun Hai (2006) ... Master Madan
Tathastu (2006) ...
Zinda (2006) ... Balajeet Roy
Sarhad Paar (2006) (post-production) ... Ranjeet Singh
Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse (2005) (post-production)
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! (2005) ... Yamaraj M.A.
Ek Ajnabee (2005) ... Special Appearance (Song)
Shaadi No. 1 (2005) ... Lukhwinder Singh (Lucky)
Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005) ... Ali
Dus (2005) ... S Dheer
Parineeta (2005) ... Girish Babu
Tango Charlie (2005) ... Squadron Leader Vikram Rathore
Shabd (2005) ... Lead Role
Musafir (2004) ... Billa
Rakht: What If You Can See the Future (2004) ... Rahul
Deewaar (2004) ... Khan
Rudraksh (2004) ... Varun
Plan (2004) ... Mussabhai
Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003) ... Murli Prasad Sharma (Munna Bhai), Winner for Best Comedian
LOC Kargil (2003) ... Lt. Col. Y.K. Joshi
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003) ... Sitara
Kaante (2002) ... Jay Rehan 'Ajju'
Annarth (2002) ... Iqbal Danger
Hathyar (2002) ... Rohit Raghunath Shivalkar
Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002) ... Bhai-Jaan
Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002) (uncredited) ... Shera (special appearance)
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002) ... Munna Bhai
Pitaah (2002) ... Rudra
Jodi No.1 (2001) ... Jai
Raju Chacha' (2000) ... Gafoor
Kurukshetra (2000) ... A.C.P Prithviraj Singh
Mission Kashmir (2000) ... SSP Inayat Khan
Jung (2000) ... Balli
Chal Mere Bhai (2000) ... Vicky Oberoi
Baaghi (2000) ... Raja
Khauff (2000) ... Anthony/Vicky/Babu
Khoobsurat (1999) ... Sanju (Sanjay Shastri)
Vaastav: The Reality (1999) ... Raghunath Namdev Shivalkar, Winner for Best Actor
Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999) ... Sonu
Safari (1999) ... Captain Kishan
Kartoos (1999) ... Raja/Jeet Balraj
Daag: The Fire (1999) ... Captain Karan Singh
Dushman (1998) ... Major Suraj Singh Rathod
Daud (1997) ... Nandu
Mahaanta (1997) ... Sanjay 'Sanju' Malhotra
Sanam (1997) ... Narendra Anand
Vijeta (1996) ... Ashok
Namak (1996)
Andolan (1995) ... Adarsh
Jai Vikraanta (1995) ... Vikranta
Amaanat (1994) ... Vijay
Aatish (1994) ... Baba
Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se (1994) ... Rajoo
Zamane Se Kya Darna (1994)
Gumrah (1993) ... Jagan Nath (Jaggu)
Kshatriya (1993) ... Vikram Singh (Mirtagarh)
Khal Nayak (1993) ... Balaram Prasad "Ballu"
Sahibaan (1993) ... Prince Vijay Pal Singh
Yalgaar (1992) ... Vishal Singhal
Sarphira (1992) ... Suresh Sinha
Sahebzaade (1992) ... Raja
Adharm (1992) ... Vicky Verma
Jeena Marna Tere Sang' (1992)
Saajan (1991) ... Aman Verma/Sagar
Do Matwale (1991) ... Ajay Jamesbond 009
Fateh (1991)
Khoon Ka Karz (1991)
Qurbani Rang Layegi (1991) ... Raj Kishen
Sadak (1991) ... Ravi
Yodha (1991) ... Suraj Singh
Thanedaar (1990) ... Brijesh Chandar (Birju)
Krodh (1990) ... Vijay (Munna)
Jeene Do (1990)
Khatarnaak (1990) ... Suraj 'Sunny'
Tejaa (1990) ... Tejaa/Sanjay
Zahreelay (1990) ... Raaka
Ilaaka (1989) ... Inspector Suraj Verma
Do Qaidi (1989) ... Manu
Hathyar (1989) ... Avinash
Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1989) ... Bhola
Kanoon Apna Apna (1989) ... Ravi
Mohabbat Ka Paigham (1989
Taaqatwar (1989) ... Inspector Sharma
Mardon Wali Baat (1988) ... Tinku
Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988) ... Govinda
Kabzaa (1988) ... Ravi Varma
Khatron Ke Khiladi (1988) ... Raja
Mohabbat Ke Dushman (1988) ... Hisham
Imandar (1987)
Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987)
Naam O Nishan (1987) ... Inspector. Suraj Singh
Naam (1986) ... Vicky Kapoor
Jeeva (1986) ... Jeeva/Jeevan Thakur
Mera Haque (1986) ... Prince Amar Singh
Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (1985) ... Vijay
Jaan Ki Baazi (1985)
Zameen Aasmaan (1984)
Mera Faisla (1984) ... Raj Saxena
Bekaraar (1983) ... Shyam
Main Awara Hoon (1983)
Johnny I Love You (1982)
Vidhaata (1982) ... Kunal Singh
Rocky (1981) ... Rakesh/Rocky
Reshma Aur Shera (1971) ... Qawalli singer (child artist)