Sanjay Dutt

Also known as Sanjay Balraj Dutt

Indian actor and politician

Film & TV

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Sanjay Dutt (born 29 July 1959) is an Indian film actor and producer who works in Hindi cinema in addition to a few Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Punjabi films. Dutt is the son of Hindi film stars Sunil and Nargis Dutt. He made his debut in 1981. Known for his versatile roles, style and intensity, he has often portrayed flawed heroes on screen.

Known for

KD – The Devil — Dhak Deva2026
7 Dogs — Ranjeet2026
Raja Shivaji — Afzal Khan2026
The Rajasaab — Pekamedala Kanakaraju2026
Dhurandhar: The Revenge — SP Chaudhary Aslam2026
Aakhri Sawal — Professor Gopal Nadkarni2026
Pritam and Pedro — Special Appearance2026
The Bhootnii — Baba2025
Housefull 5 — Bhidu2025
Dhurandhar — SP Chaudhary Aslam2025

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Key facts

Born: Sanjay Balraj Dutt , ( 1959-07-29 ) 29 July 1959 (age 66) , Bombay , Bombay State , India, (present-day Mumbai, Maharashtra )
Other names: Sanju Baba
Education: Elphinstone College, Mumbai
Occupations: Actor playback singer film producer
Years active: 1981–present
Works: Full list
Political party: Samajwadi Party (2009-2010)
Spouses: Richa Sharma , ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1987 ; died 1996 ) Rhea Pillai ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1998 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 2008 ) Manyata Dutt , ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2008 )
Parents: Sunil Dutt (father) Nargis Dutt (mother)
Family: See Dutt family
Awards: Full list

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: India
Place of birth: Mumbai
Spouse: Manyata Dutt
Father: Sunil Dutt
Mother: Nargis
Sibling: Priya Dutt
Occupation: politician
Educated at: Elphinstone College
Religion: Hinduism
Award: Filmfare Awards
Instrument: voice
Image: Sanjay Dutt snapped promoting his film ‘Bhoomi’.jpg
Number of children: 3

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filmography: Sanjay Dutt filmography
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date of birth: 1959-07-29
name in native language: Sanjay Dutt
start of work period: 1981-00-00
topic's main category: Category:Sanjay Dutt
medical condition: lung cancer
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Encyclopedic overview

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.

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