Come what may, Sanjay Dutt has stuck to his guns and held his head high...
“Sanjay is a survivor”, Mahesh Bhatt had once mentioned. And indeed, he’s proven this more than just once. After having won quite a lot of praise for his first film, “Rocky” (1981), Sanjay’s career didn’t follow an upward trajectory, until his next noteworthy performance in the film “Khalnayak” in 1993. Sanjay’s career had just begun to go great guns when events in his personal life abruptly stopped him in his tracks. Arrested for illegally possessing arms and his said links with those involved in 1993 Mumbai blasts, Sanjay spent 16 months in prison as an undertrial. Yet, after his release, Sanjay refused to wallow in self-pity and jump started his life and career again. Mahesh Bhatt, Sanjay’s unrelenting supporter, speaks volumes about him and mentions him as someone who would always “get back like a true fighter”.
From the very beginning, Sanjay led his life exactly as he wished. After the loss of his mother, Nargis, at a very young age, Sanjay took to drugs and eventually landed up in Drug Rehabilitation Centre for treatment. His love life hasn’t been a bed of roses either. Sanjay’s first wife, Richa Sharma, passed away in 1996 due to cancer. Their daughter is currently in the US. Sanju then married Rhea Pillai, but the relationship didn’t turn out to be successful and they soon parted ways. However, having led an unconventional life until now and having that ‘never give up’ attitude, Sanjay found love again much recently in Dilmawaz Shaikh, who is also known as Manyata, and tied the knot with her despite opposition from all his family members. Although Sanju has been controversy’s favourite child, people who’ve known him closely can’t seem to have enough of him. It’s often heard that he’s very particular about his commitments and gives his heart and soul to anything that he has committed to. And despite treading the path less trodden and inviting trouble – be it drug addiction or blast accusations, to choosing the unconventional bad-boy roles in movies, or proudly consummating a controversial relationship – Sanjay has received much love and support from his fans all through his difficult journey.
Today, the actor’s personal life is relatively peaceful and happy and his career too is at its peak. Fondly referred to as Munna Bhai by his fans, even at the age of 50, when one usually is approaching the dusk of his/her career, Sanjay can see the sun shining brilliantly on him. The film industry reckons him to be a man of mettle, like his co-actor Arshad Warsi mentions with a glint in his eyes, “It is an enjoyable experience working with Sanju. He’s truly a great guy who has no starry ego issues at all.” Now, earnestly treading on his dad Sunil Dutt’s path and foraying into politics too, we hope his days of trials and tribulations are done with!
From the very beginning, Sanjay led his life exactly as he wished. After the loss of his mother, Nargis, at a very young age, Sanjay took to drugs and eventually landed up in Drug Rehabilitation Centre for treatment. His love life hasn’t been a bed of roses either. Sanjay’s first wife, Richa Sharma, passed away in 1996 due to cancer. Their daughter is currently in the US. Sanju then married Rhea Pillai, but the relationship didn’t turn out to be successful and they soon parted ways. However, having led an unconventional life until now and having that ‘never give up’ attitude, Sanjay found love again much recently in Dilmawaz Shaikh, who is also known as Manyata, and tied the knot with her despite opposition from all his family members. Although Sanju has been controversy’s favourite child, people who’ve known him closely can’t seem to have enough of him. It’s often heard that he’s very particular about his commitments and gives his heart and soul to anything that he has committed to. And despite treading the path less trodden and inviting trouble – be it drug addiction or blast accusations, to choosing the unconventional bad-boy roles in movies, or proudly consummating a controversial relationship – Sanjay has received much love and support from his fans all through his difficult journey.
Today, the actor’s personal life is relatively peaceful and happy and his career too is at its peak. Fondly referred to as Munna Bhai by his fans, even at the age of 50, when one usually is approaching the dusk of his/her career, Sanjay can see the sun shining brilliantly on him. The film industry reckons him to be a man of mettle, like his co-actor Arshad Warsi mentions with a glint in his eyes, “It is an enjoyable experience working with Sanju. He’s truly a great guy who has no starry ego issues at all.” Now, earnestly treading on his dad Sunil Dutt’s path and foraying into politics too, we hope his days of trials and tribulations are done with!
Source : IIPM Editorial, 2008
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