Actor · Hindi Cinema

Sanjay Dutt

Modern 1981–present

Sanjay Dutt is a Hindi-cinema actor and the son of screen legends Sunil Dutt and Nargis, who launched his career in his father's 1981 film Rocky. Across a career spanning more than four decades he became one of Bollywood's most recognisable leading men, working across action dramas, romance and comedy. He is best known for intense gangster roles in Khalnayak and Vaastav: The Reality and for the beloved comic character Munna Bhai. His off-screen legal troubles, including a conviction under the Arms Act for illegal weapons possession linked to the 1993 Bombay blasts case, kept him one of Indian cinema's most followed public figures and inspired the 2018 biopic Sanju.

Honours: Two Filmfare Awards — Best Actor for Vaastav: The Reality (2000) and Best Comedian for Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2004) — along with wins at the IIFA, Star Screen, Stardust and Zee Cine Awards.

Filmography

45 films · compiled from Wikidata

Recent & Ongoing

2026

Leo

2022

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He is the son of legendary actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis; his debut film Rocky (1981) was directed by his father, and his mother died days before its premiere.
His portrayal of the good-hearted goon 'Munna Bhai' popularised the concept of 'Gandhigiri' (applying Gandhian principles to everyday life) in Lage Raho Munna Bhai.
He was convicted under the Arms Act for illegal possession of weapons connected to the 1993 Bombay blasts case and served a prison sentence.
His life story was adapted into the 2018 biopic Sanju, with Ranbir Kapoor playing him.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) has run continuously at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir cinema for decades — the longest theatrical run in film history.
Sholay (1975) ran for over five years at Mumbai’s Minerva theatre and its dialogues are quoted to this day.
Mother India (1957) was India’s first film nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

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Filmography

Recent & Ongoing

The RajaSaab

Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Baaghi 4

Dhurandhar

Leo

K.G.F: Chapter 2

Toolsidas Junior

Ghudchadi

Torbaaz

Sadak 2

Panipat

Kalank

Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3

Bhoomi

2000s

Ungli

PK

Zanjeer

Power

Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke

Zila Ghaziabad

Policegiri

Son of Sardaar

Agneepath

Department

Chatur Singh Two Star

Ra.One

Koochie Koochie Hota Hai

Rascals

Double Dhamaal

Lamhaa

Knock Out

No Problem

Blue

Luck

All the Best: Fun Begins

Aladin

Padosan

Kidnap

EMI

Mehbooba

Sarhad Paar

Om Shanti Om

Eklavya: The Royal Guard

Dhamaal

Shootout at Lokhandwala

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