Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Balraj Dutt (born 29 July 1959) is an Indian actor and film producer who works primarily in Hindi cinema, and has also appeared in some Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Marathi and Punjabi films. He has acted in over 135 films. Known for his versatile roles, style, and intensity, he has often portrayed flawed heroes on screen. Dutt has received awards such as two Filmfare Awards, three Screen Awards and a Global Indian Film Award.

Part of the Dutt family, he is the son of actor-politicians Sunil Dutt and Nargis. Dutt made his acting debut with Rocky (1981), directed by his father. A career slump followed, with notable exceptions being Vidhaata (1982), Naam (1986) and Thanedaar (1990). He emerged a major star in 1991 with Saajan and Sadak and had further hits with Adharm (1992), Jeena Marna Tere Sang (1992), Gumrah (1993), Khalnayak (1993) and Aatish (1994). Following another setback, Dutt appeared in commercially successful ventures, such as Daag: The Fire (1999), Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999), Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Khoobsurat (1999), Mission Kashmir (2000), Kurukshetra (2000), Jodi No. 1 (2001), Kaante (2002), Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003), Dus (2005), Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), Dhamaal (2007), All the Best (2009), Double Dhamaal (2011), Agneepath (2012), Son of Sardaar (2012), PK (2014), KGF: Chapter 2 (2022), Leo (2023), Dhurandhar (2025) and Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026), which emerged as his highest-grossing release.