Sanjay Dutt is one of those robust actors whose life story inspires us every time we watch him or listen to his hardships. The twists and turns he has faced are more dramatic than any of his movies. The Munna Bhai actor celebrates his 64th birthday today.
While many speak of his spectacular performances and
incredible movies, Sanjay Dutt's tragic life and how he overcame those difficult times deserve more than just an article. On his birthday, let's see some gripping incidents that changed the actor's life forever.
1. Drug addiction
On Simi Garewal's show, Sanjay Dutt opened up about the phase where he was a
drug addict. It all started when he returned from boarding school and began to experiment with drugs.
Also Read: Sanjay Dutt, Ranbir Kapoor, And More Bollywood Actors Who Have Successfully Battled Drug AddictionHe woke up after two days only to realize he was in deep trouble and needed help.His father, Sunil Dutt, took him to the hospital and then to the remand home in the United States.
2. When Sanjay Dutt lost his first wife
The Rocky actor was first married to his fellow actor, Richa Sharma. While he was away on an outdoor shoot, Richa constantly complained of severe headaches. She was later diagnosed with a malignant tumor and moved to the US for treatment.
The
two were married from 1987 to 1996 and had a daughter named Trishala. His wife passed away in 1996. Trishala's custody was handed over to Richa's parents.
3. The 1993 bomb blast
This changed his life and the
face of Bollywood forever. Sanjay Dutt was accused of being a terrorist and was arrested under the Terrorists and Disputive Activities Act. It was a firearm that was a part of the 1993 bomb blast consignment found at his place.
Over the years, Sanjay Dutt and his father,
Sunil Dutt, continued to convince the court about his innocence. Many Bollywood celebrities, like Shah Rukh Khan, joined in to change the fans and industry's perceptions of the former.
However, things turned in his favor when an audio recording of Sanjay talking to the
underworld gangster was leaked, which proved the actor had nothing to do with the terrifying blasts.
4. Sanjay Dutt's time in jail
The Kalank actor has time and again shared spine-shivering stories from his time in prison. However, it was the
movie Sanju that gave us an insight into how dreadful the jail time was. While he has suffered a lot, Dutt says it has made him more humble and grateful.
Radio City wishes Sanjay Dutt a very happy birthday. We love you, baba.
