Sanjay Dutt
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Personal details
Born: July 29, 1959
Full name: Sanjay Balraj Dutt
A life riddled with controversies
Sanjay Dutt's Most Shocking Controversies
Controversy's favourite child: In an interview to Simi Garewal some time back, actor Sanjay Dutt had said that he does not remember any phase in his life where there were no problems. From drugs to alleged connection with the underworld to court cases, Sanjay Dutt's life has been mired with controversies. Hailing from a blue blood family of the film industry- the son of superstars Sunil Dutt and Nargis - Sanjay Dutt is known more for his controversies than his career. Let us take a recap at some of the controversies related to the actor.
Drunk MMS clip: Sanjay Dutt, who has been criticised for misusing his star status to get repeated parole and parole extension, has been slammed after a lengthy MMS clip featuring the actor in high spirits and talking about his colleagues from the film industry has been leaked. It is said that the actor partied and even conducted business while he was out on parole on the pretext of personal medical grounds and later his wife Maanyata's poor health. The Bombay High Court questioned the parole extension for the actor as he was out from December 21 last year to March 21 this year.
Drug abuse: It is said that when Sanjay Dutt was young he found it difficult to handle the pressure of being the son of superstar couple- Sunil Dutt and Nargis. It is said the actor started taking drugs when he was just in high school. And when his mother died, shortly before the release of his first film in 1981, his problem worsened. Also when the actor spent five months in prison in late 1982 after being caught in possession of illegal substances, he became depressed and allegedly started taking drugs. Upon his release he spent two years in the United States, the majority of which was spent in a Texas rehab clinic, before returning to India and resuming his career. The actor also was in the news due to a bitter custody battle he was fighting with his late wife Richa Sharma's family for daughter Trishala. However, he lost the case.
Affair with Madhuri Dixit: Sanjay Dutt's affair with the gorgeous actress Madhuri Dixit came under the scanner as he was already married to Richa Sharma. The two were working together in several films and were very charmed with each other. It is said their fondness for each other grew on the sets of Saajan. However, Madhuri's father was against this relationship as Sanjay was already married to Richa Sharma. Richa was battling cancer in the US and Madhuri lent Sanjay a friendly shoulder during this difficult time. They would often spend hours with each other. However, as per rumours, the gorgeous actress dumped him when Sanjay was arrested in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts.
Illegal possession of arms: Just as Sanjay Dutt had began to move on in his life after his first wife's passing away, a series of bomb attacks rocked Mumbai in 1993 and killed 257 people. The actor was found in possession of illegal weapons. The arms were allegedly part of the main consignment used in the blasts. Though Dutt was cleared of all conspiracy charges related to the blast, he was sentenced to six years in jail by a TADA court in July 2007. He was found guilty of illegally keeping arms, including an AK-56 rifle. The Supreme Court had handed a five-year jail sentence to actor. The actor was convicted under the Arms Act while he escaped conviction under the stricter TADA.
The underworld connection: If this was not enough trouble for the actor, Sanjay Dutt was investigated for alleged money-laundering deals between the Mumbai underworld and Bollywood. An audio tape of an alleged conversation between the actor and Chhota Shakeel, the Bombay underworld don, found a lot of mention in the media in 2001. Apart from speaking about a co-star’s punctuality issues, nothing substantial could be deciphered from the tape. Chhota Shakeel, one of the most dreaded dons of the Mumbai underworld, has been accused of kidnapping, extortion and murder.
Sanjay Dutt's marriage to Manyata: After getting divorced from his second wife Rhea Pillai, Sanjay Dutt tied the knot with Manyata (Dilnawaz Sheikh) in 2008 amid many controversies. While some rumours claimed that Manyata was already pregnant with his children when the two married, others linked her to the Mumbai underworld. The two got married in a private ceremony in Goa. What was shocking was that Sanjay's sisters Namrata and Priya Dutt, who did not approve of her, did not attend his wedding. Manyata too has an ambiguous past. She was a small-time actress in B-grade movies. There were also rumours that she was already married to someone else when she tied the knot with Dutt, making her second marriage illegal. It is also said after her marriage to the actor, she became very possessive about him and cut him off from his friends- Kumar Gaurav, Suniel Shetty and Sanjay Gupta. In fact, there were allegations that she was responsible for the ouster of Sanjay's trusted secretary Kalim. She then took over his day-to-day affairs.
Sanjay Dutt vs Ameesha Patel: The actress was very close to the actor and his wife Manyata. However, things between them turned soured at Rohit Dhawan's wedding. Ameesha Patel apparently wore a revealing dress with a plunging neckline at Rohit Dhawan's sangeet ceremony, which seemed improper to Sanjay Dutt. He asked her to cover up. However, when the actress didn't oblige, he went on to drape her dupatta across her shoulder to make her look 'decent'. This infuriated the actress, who felt it was not his business to tell her how to dress. Later, the pretty actress also accused Sanjay of touching her inappropriately. This led to lot of tension between the Dutts and Ameesha.
Filmography
As an actor
1972 Reshma Aur Shera
1981 Rocky
1982 Johny I Love You
1982 Vidhaata
1983 Bekaraar
1983 Main Awara Hoon
1984 Mera Faisla
1984 Zameen Aasmaan
1985 Do Dilon Ki Dastaan
1985 Jaan Ki Baazi
1986 Jeeva
1986 Mera Haque
1986 Naam
1986 Sone Ka Pinjra (Video)
1987 Imaandaar
1987 Inaam Dus Hazaar
1987 Naam O Nishan
1988 Jeete Hain Shaan Se
1988 Kabzaa
1988 Khatron Ke Khiladi
1988 Mardon Wali Baat
1988 Mohabbat Ke Dushman
1989 Do Qaidi
1989 Hathyar
1989 Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
1989 Ilaaka
1989 Kanoon Apna Apna
1989 Taaqatwar
1990 Jeene Do
1990 Khatarnaak
1990 Kroadh
1990 Tejaa
1990 Thanedaar
1990 Zahreelay
1991 Do Matwale
1991 Fateh
1991 Khoon Ka Karz
1991 Qurbani Rang Layegi
1991 Saajan
1991 Sadak
1991 Yodha
1992 Adharm
1992 Jeena Marna Tere Sang
1992 Sahebzaade
1992 Sarphira
1992 Yalgaar
1993 Gumrah
1993 Khal Nayak
1993 Kshatriya
1993 Sahibaan
1994 Aatish: Feel the Fire
1994 Amaanat
1994 Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se
1994 Zamane Se Kya Darna
1995 Andolan
1995 Jai Vikraanta
1996 Namak
1996 Vijeta
1997 Daud: Fun on the Run
1997 Dus
1997 Mahaanta: The Film
1997 Sanam
1998 Chandralekha
1998 Dushman
1999 Daag: The Fire
1999 Haseena Maan Jaayegi
1999 Kartoos
1999 Khoobsurat
1999 Safari
1999 Vaastav: The Reality
2000 Baaghi
2000 Chal Mere Bhai
2000 Jung
2000 Khauff
2000 Kurukshetra
2000 Mission Kashmir
2000 Raju Chacha
2001 Jodi No.1
2002 Annarth
2002 Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality
2002 Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
2002 Kaante
2002 Maine Dil Tujhko Diya
2002 Pitaah
2002 Yeh Hai Jalwa
2003 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
2003 LOC: Kargil
2003 Munnabhai M.B.B.S.
2004 Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home
2004 Musafir
2004 Plan
2004 Rakht
2004 Rudraksh
2005 Dus
2005 Ek Ajnabee
2005 Parineeta
2005 Shaadi No.1
2005 Shabd
2005 Tango Charlie
2005 Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
2005 Viruddh... Family Comes First
2006 Anthony Kaun Hai?
2006 Lage Raho Munna Bhai
2006 Sarhad Paar
2006 Tathastu
2006 Taxi No. 9211: Nau Do Gyarah
2006 Zinda
2007 Dhamaal
2007 Dus Kahaniyaan
2007 Eklavya: The Royal Guard
2007 Nehlle Pe Dehlla
2007 Shootout at Lokhandwala
2008 C Kkompany
2008 EMI: Liya Hai To Chukana Padega
2008 Kidnap
2008 Mehbooba
2008 Woodstock Villa
2009 Aladin
2009 All the Best: Fun Begins
2009 Kal Kissne Dekha
2009 Mr. Fraud
2009 Blue
2009 Luck
2010 Knock Out
2010 Lamhaa: The Untold Story of Kashmir
2010 Tees Maar Khan
2010 Toonpur Ka Superrhero
2010 No Problem
2011 Chatur Singh Two Star
2011 Desi Boyz
2011 Double Dhamaal
2011 Ra.One
2011 Rascals
2011 Ready
2012 Agneepath
2012 Department
2012 Son of Sardaar
2013 Hum Hai Raahi CAR Ke
2013 Policegiri
2013 Zanjeer
2013 Zila Ghaziabad
As a singer
1999 Haseena Maan Jaayegi
1999 Khoobsurat
2002 Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality
2002 Kaante
2003 Munnabhai M.B.B.S.
2005 Ek Ajnabee
2005 Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak
2005 Shabd
2006 Lage Raho Munna Bhai
2006 Zinda
2008 C Kkompany
2008 EMI: Liya Hai To Chukana Padega
2008 Mehbooba
2008 Woodstock Villa
2009 Aladin
As a producer
2006 Zinda
2007 Dus Kahaniyaan
2007 Shootout at Lokhandwala
2011 Rascals
