Born on July 29, 1959, Sanjay Balraj Dutt is an Indian actor known for his work primarily in Hindi cinema. With a career that has lasted over four decades, Dutt has acted in more than 100 films, with a focus on action genres, although he has also appeared in romance and comedy films, and has received numerous accolades, making him one of the most popular Hindi film actors since the 1980s.
Sanjay Dutt Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More
Dutt is part of the Dutt family and the son of actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis. He made his debut in acting with the film Rocky (1981) and experienced a career slump until the crime thriller Naam (1986) emerged as a milestone in his career. He is 64 years old.
Family
Sanjay Dutt’s parents were renowned cinema actors Sunil Dutt (born Balraj Dutt) and Nargis Dutt (born Fatima Rashid). His father, Sunil Dutt, was a Punjabi Hindu Mohyal Brahmin from Nakka Khurd, Jhelum District, Punjab, British India (which is now in Punjab, Pakistan),
His mother, Nargis Dutt, was a Punjabi Muslim from Calcutta, Bengal Presidency (now Kolkata, West Bengal), and was born as Fatima Rashid. Sanjay Dutt has two sisters, Priya Dutt and Namrata Dutt. Interestingly, his name was selected through crowdsourcing via the Urdu language film magazine Shama.
Early Life
Sanjay Dutt was born in Bombay City, Bombay State, Republic of India, to parents who were well-known actors in Hindi cinema, Sunil Dutt and Nargis Dutt. His father was a Punjabi Hindu Mohyal Brahmin, while his mother was a Punjabi Muslim. Dutt’s family ancestry can be traced back to the Rawalpindi Division of West Punjab.
Education
Sanjay Dutt received his education at the Lawrence School, which is located near Kasauli in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
Personal Life
During the early 1980s, Sanjay Dutt had a romantic relationship with his co-star from his debut film, Tina Munim. After their breakup, Dutt went on to marry actress Richa Sharma in 1987. Unfortunately, she passed away in 1996 due to a brain tumor. The couple had a daughter together named Trishala Dutt, who was born in 1988. Trishala currently resides in the United States with her maternal grandparents.
Film Career
Sanjay Dutt started his acting career as a child artist in the film Reshma and Shera in 1979 when he was just 12 years old. He made his debut as a leading actor in the 1981 film Rocky, which was directed by his father Sunil Dutt. Both of Sanjay’s parents were eagerly anticipating the movie’s release, but unfortunately, his mother Nargis passed away due to cancer before the premiere.
The news of his mother’s death was a tremendous shock for Sanjay Dutt, and it’s been reported that he turned to drugs as a means of coping with the loss. In addition, he gained notoriety for his erratic behavior during this period. To help his son overcome his addiction, Sanjay’s father, Sunil Dutt, sent him to a de-addiction facility in the United States.
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Filmography
Film
Title | Role(s) | Year |
Zila Ghaziabad | Thakur Pritam Singh {{{last}}} | 2013 |
Zanjeer | Sher Khan | 2013 |
Ungli | ACP Ashok Kale | 2014 |
Torbaaz | Naseer Ahmad | 2020 |
Toonpur Ka Super Hero | Narrator | 2010 |
Toolsidas Junior | Mohammad Salaam | 2022 |
The Good | Maharaja Digvijaysinhji | 2023 |
Tees Maar Khan | Narrator | 2010 |
Son of Sardaar | Balwinder Singh Sandhu ″Billu″ | 2012 |
Shortkut | Himself | 2009 |
Shamshera | Shuddh Singh | 2022 |
Sanju | Himself | 2018 |
Samrat Prithviraj | Kaka Kanha | 2022 |
Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 | Uday Pratap Singh | 2018 |
Sadak 2 | Ravi Verma | 2020 |
Rocky | Rakesh / Rocky D’Souza “Rocky” | 1981 |
Reshma Aur Shera | Qawwali Singer | 1971 |
Ready | Marriage magistrate / Divorce lawyer | 2011 |
Rascals | Chetan Chauhan | 2011 |
Ra.One | Khalnayak | 2011 |
Prassthanam | Baldev Pratap Singh | 2019 |
Policegiri | DCP Rudra ‘Baba’ Aditya Devaraj | 2013 |
PK | Bhairon Singh | 2014 |
Panipat | Ahmad Shah Abdali | 2019 |
No Problem | Yash Ambani | 2010 |
Maharaja | Ranjitsinhji Jadeja | 2023 |
Luck | Karim Musa | 2009 |
Leo | TBA | 2023 |
Lamhaa | Vikram Sabharwal / Gul Jahangir | 2010 |
Knock Out | Veer Vijay Singh | 2010 |
Kalank | Balraj Chaudhry | 2019 |
Kal Kissne Dekha | DJ – Playback Singer | 2009 |
K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Adheera | 2022 |
Jawan | TBA | 2023 |
Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke | Karate | 2013 |
Ghudchadi | CBI, DCP Vijay Pattnaik | 2023 |
Sattarbhai | 2008 | |
Double Dhamaal | Kabir Nayak | 2011 |
Desi Boyz | Mr. Khalnayak | 2011 |
Department | Mahadev Bhonsle | 2012 |
Chatur Singh Two Star | Chatur Singh | 2011 |
Blue | Sagar ‘Sethji’ Singh | 2009 |
Bhuj: The Pride of India | Ranchordas Pagi | 2021 |
Bhoomi | Arun | 2017 |
Baap | Ballu Rajput | 2023 |
All The Best: Fun Begins | Dharam Kapoor | 2009 |
Aladin | The Ring Master | 2009 |
Agneepath | Kancha Cheena | 2012 |
Television
Title | Year |
Bigg Boss 5 | 2011 |
Super Dancer | 2021 |
Health Issues
Sanjay Dutt was indeed diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer in August 2020. He underwent treatment for cancer in Mumbai and has since been reported to have successfully recovered from the illness.
Net Worth
According to various sources, Sanjay Dutt’s net worth is estimated to be around $36 million, which is equivalent to approximately 295 crore Indian rupees. One of the main sources of his income is his work as a brand ambassador for various brands. It is reported that he typically charges between Rs. 5 to 6 crores for such endorsements.
Net Worth, House & Cars
Net Worth | ₹295Crore |
Monthly Salary / Income | ₹5-6 Crore/Film |
House Address | 58 Smt Nargis Dutt Road, Pali Hill, Bandra, Mumbai 400050 |
Cars | Red Ferrari 599 GTB, Porsche SUV, Rolls Royce Ghost, a two-seater Audi R8, Audi Q7, BMW 7 series |
Favourites Things
Favorite Food | Tandoori Chicken |
Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Sylvester Stallone |
Favorite Actress | Sharmila Tagore, Nargis |
Favorite Color | White |
Favorite Hobbies | Playing the Guitar, Photography, Cooking, Doing Workouts, Horse Riding |
Favorite Book | A Stone For Danny Fisher by Harold Robbins |
Favorite Destination | Not Known |
Favorite Singer | Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar |
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Body Measurements | Chest: 44 Inches Waist: 36 Inches Biceps: 16 Inches |
Birth Place | Bombay Bombay State (Now Mumbai) India |
Children | Son: Shahraan Dutt Daughters: Iqra Dutt, Trishala Dutt |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Height In CM | 183 CM |
Height In Meter | 1.83 M |
Nationality | Indian |
Parents | Father: Late Sunil Dutt Mother: Late Nargis Dutt |
Profession | Actor Film Producer |
Siblings | Sisters: Priya Dutt, Namrata Dutt |
Spous | First Wife: Richa Sharma Second Wife: Rhea Pillai Third Wife: Manyata Dutt |
Weight | 85 Kg 187 Lbs |
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