Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt (Hindi: संजय दत्त), born 29 July 1959) is an Indian Hindi film actor and politician. Dutt is the son of Hindi film stars Sunil and Nargis Dutt. He made his debut in 1981.

Personal life

Dutt was born on 29 July 1959 to Bollywood actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis. He was educated at the Lawrence School Sanawar. Dutt married actress Richa Sharma in 1987.[3] Sharma died of brain tumor on 10 December 1996.[3] The couple have a daughter, Trishala, born in 1989, who lives in the United States.[4] Dutt's second marriage was to model Rhea Pillai in 1998.[5] They divorced in 2005. Dutt married Manyata (also known as Dilnawaz Sheikh)[6] in 2008, after two years of dating.[7] On 21 October 2010, he became a father to twins, a boy named Shahraan and a girl named Iqra.[8]

[edit]Film career

As a child actor, Dutt appeared in the 1971 film Reshma Aur Shera, starring his father. He appears briefly as a qawali singer in his first film appearance. Dutt made his Bollywood movie debut with Rocky in 1981. He went on to act in many 1980's films including Vidhata, Jeeva, Naam and Taaqatwar.

In the 1990s Dutt acted in films such as Sadak and Khoon Ka Karz. He starred in the 1991 movie Saajan for which he was nominated for the Filmfare Best Actor Award. In 1993 he starred in the movie Khal Nayak for which he earned his second Filmfare Best Actor Award nomination. In 1999's Vaastav: The Reality, he finally won his first Filmfare Best Actor Award.

In the 2000s Dutt acted in many films such as Mission Kashmir, Jodi No.1, Hathyar, Kaante, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, Dus, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Dhamaal, Blue (2009), All The Best: Fun Begins and Knockout (2010). During this time he got several more nominations and awards. Now he is all set to make his debut as a producer with the film Desi Boyz, and Khotey Sikkey under the banner of Sanjay Dutt Productions Pvt Ltd.

[edit]Illegal possession of arms

Due to terrorist interactions, and supposed weapons possession, on 19 April 1993, Sanjay was arrested under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA).[9] He spent 16 months in jail as an undertrial until he was granted bail in October 1995 by the Supreme Court of India.

In November 1993, a 90,000-page long primary chargesheet was filed against the 189 accused in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case including Sanjay.[10]

In March 2006, when framing muthar charges against extradited Abu Salem and co-accused Riyaz Siddiqui in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case, the prosecution said that Salem delivered 9 AK-56 rifles and some hand grenades to actor Sanjay Dutt at his Bandra house in the second week of January 1993.[11]

On 13 February 2007, the special branch of Mumbai police arrested Abdul Qayyum Abdul Karim Shaikh, a close aide of Dawood Ibrahim and wanted by Mumbai Police Special Task Force for his role in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts from Mumbai.[12] Qayuum had been named by Sanjay Dutt in his confessional statement. Sanjay had said that he met Qayuum in Dubai in September 1992 and bought a pistol from him. According to CBI, the pistol was sold to Sanjay at the instance of Dawood's brother Anees Ibrahim.[13]

On 31 July 2007, Dutt was sentenced to six years rigorous imprisonment for illegally possessing weapons.[14] At the same time, Dutt was also "cleared of terrorism conspiracy charges in the blasts" related to the 1993 bombings.[14] According to The Guardian, "The actor claimed he feared for his life after the notorious "Black Friday" bombings, which were allegedly staged by Mumbai's Muslim-dominated mafia in retaliation for deadly Hindu-Muslim clashes a few months earlier. But the judge, Pramod Kode, rejected this defence and also refused bail."[14] Dutt was immediately taken into custody and sent to Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail. As the sentence was pronounced, Dutt was "visibly shocked and was seen shivering and holding back tears".[9]

On 2 August 2007, Sanjay Dutt was moved from Arthur Road jail in Mumbai to the Yeravada Jail in Pune.[15] On 7 August 2007, Dutt appealed the sentence.[16] Later, on 20 August 2007, the Supreme Court of India granted Dutt interim bail. He was released after Yeravada Jail authorities received a copy of the court's bail order. The bail was valid until the time the special TADA court, which sentenced Dutt on 31 July, provides a copy of its judgment to him.[17] Dutt was released from jail on 23 August.[18] On 22 October 2007 Dutt was back in jail but again applied for bail. On 27 November 2007, Dutt was granted bail by the Supreme Court.[19] He currently has an appeal for an acquittal pending.[20] In January 2009, Dutt announced that he would contest the 2009 Lok Sabha elections on the Samajwadi Party ticket.[21] However, he withdrew his candidacy in March 2009 after the Supreme Court refused to suspend his conviction.[22]

[edit]International humanitarian initiatives

On 16 December 2008, he was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for IIMSAM - the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition. He will be promoting the use of Spirulina to help the organization's advocacy and endeavor against malnutrition and hunger. His role will also support IIMSAM's efforts to secure the United Nations Millennium Development Goals by mainstreaming the use of Spirulina to eradicate malnutrition, achieve food security and bridge the health divide with a special priority for the developing and the least developed countries.[23]

[edit]Filmography

[edit]1980s

Year Film Role Awards

1981 Rocky Rakesh/Rocky D'Souza

1982 Vidhaata Kunal Singh

Johny I Love You Raju S. Singh/Johny

1983 Main Awara Hoon Sanjeev 'Sanju' Kumar

Bekaraar Shyam

1984 Mera Faisla Raj Saxena

Zameen Aasmaan

1985 Jaan Ki Baazi

Do Dilon Ki Dastaan Vijay Kumar Saxena

1986 Mera Haque Prince Amar Singh

Jeeva Jeeva/Jeevan Thakur

Jalwa Himalya Chand

Naam Vicky Kapoor

1987 Naam O Nishan Inspector Suraj Singh

Inaam Dus Hazaar Kamal Malhotra

Imaandaar Rajesh

1988 Jeete Hain Shaan Se Govinda

Mohabbat Ke Dushman Hisham

Khatron Ke Khiladi Raja

Kabzaa Ravi Varma

Mardon Wali Baat Tinku

1989 Itihaas Karan

Taaqatwar Inspector Sharma

Kanoon Apna Apna Ravi

Hum Bhi Insaan Hain Bhola

Hathyar Avinash

Do Qaidi Manu

Ilaaka Inspector Suraj Verma

[edit]1990s

Year Film Role Awards

1990 Zahreelay Raaka

Tejaa Tejaa/Sanjay

Khatarnaak Suraj/Sunny

Jeene Do Karamvir

Krodh Vijay/Munna

Thanedaar Brijesh Chandar (Birju)

1991 Yodha Suraj Singh

Sadak Ravi

Qurbani Rang Layegi Raj Kishen

Khoon Ka Karz Arjun

Fateh Karan

Do Matwale Ajay 'James Bond 009'

Saajan Aman Verma/Sagar Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

1992 Jeena Marna Tere Sang

Adharm Vicky Verma

Sahebzaade Raja

Sarphira Suresh Sinha

Yalgaar Vishal Singhal

1993 Sahibaan Prince Vijay Pal Singh

Khal Nayak Ballu Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Kshatriya Vikram Singh

Gumrah Jagan Nath (Jaggu)

1994 Zamane Se Kya Darna

Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se Raju

Aatish Baba

Amaanat Vijay

1995 Jai Vikraanta Vikraanta

Andolan Adarsh

1996 Namak Gopal

Vijeta Ashok

1997 Sanam Narendra Anand

Mahaanta Sanjay 'Sanju' Malhotra

Dus Captain Raja Sethi

Daud Nandu

1998 Dushman Major Suraj Singh Rathod

1999 Daag: The Fire Karan Singh

Kartoos Raja/Jeet Balraj

Safari Captain Kishan

Haseena Maan Jaayegi Sonu

Vaastav: The Reality Raghu Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Khoobsurat Sanju

[edit]2000s

Year Film Role Other notes

2000 Khauff Anthony/Vicky/Babu

Baaghi Raja

Chal Mere Bhai Vicky

Jung Balli

Mission Kashmir SSP Inayat Khan Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Kurukshetra A.C.P Prithviraj Singh

Raju Chacha Gafoor

2001 Jodi No.1 Jai

2002 Pitaah Rudra

Hum Kisise Kum Nahin Munna Bhai

Yeh Hai Jalwa Shera, Uncredited

Maine Dil Tujhko Diya Bhai-Jaan

Hathyar Rohit Raghunath Shivalkar/Raghunath Namdev Shivalkar

Annarth Iqbal Danger

Kaante Jay Rehan 'Ajju' Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award

2003 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah Sitara

LOC Kargil Lt. Col. Y. K. Joshi

Munnabhai M.B.B.S. Murli Prasad Sharma (Munna Bhai) Winner, Filmfare Best Comedian Award

2004 Plan Mussabhai

Rudraksh Varun

Rakht Rahul

Deewaar Khan

Musafir billa bhai

2005 Tango Charlie Squadron Leader Vikram Rathore

Parineeta Girish Babu Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award

Dus S. Dheer

Viruddh... Family Comes First Ali

Shaadi No. 1 Lukhwinder Singh (Lucky)

Ek Ajnabee DJ Special appearance

Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! Yamaraj M. A., Himself

Shabd Shaukat Vashisht

Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse

2006 Zinda Balajeet Roy

Tathastu Ravi Rajput

Anthony Kaun Hai Master Madan

Lage Raho Munna Bhai Murli Prasad Sharma (Munna Bhai) Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

2007 Eklavya: The Royal Guard Pannalal Chohar

Nehlle Pe Dehlla Johnny

Sarhad Paar Ranjeet Singh

Shootout at Lokhandwala Shamsher Khan

Dhamaal Kabir Nayak

Om Shanti Om Himself Special appearance in song Deewangi Deewangi

Dus Kahaniyan Baba

2008 Woodstock Villa Special appearance in item number Kyun

Superstar Himself Special Appearance

Mehbooba Shravan Dhaliwal

Kidnap Vikrant Raina

EMI – Liya Hai Toh Chukana Parega Sattar Bhai

2009 Luck Musa

Aladin The Ring Master

Blue Sagar

All The Best: Fun Begins Dharam Bhai

2010 Lamhaa Vikram

No Problem

Knock Out Veer Vijay Singh[24]

2011 Chatur Singh Two Star Chatur Singh

Power

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