Sanjay Dutt is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films as well as a few Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Marathi and Punjabi films. He made his acting debut in 1981, opposite Tina Ambani, in his father Sunil Dutt's romantic action film Rocky (1981). Rocky was ranked at tenth highest-grossing Bollywood films of 1981. In 1991, Dutt appeared in Lawrence D'Souza's Indian romantic drama film Saajan (1991), starring alongside Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan. For his performance, Dutt was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He was nominated again for the same award for his performance in Khalnayak (1993). Dutt won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor—for portraying a young man who later becomes a gangster in Vaastav: The Reality (1999). He also received critical acclaim for his performance. Dutt next appeared in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's crime thriller film Mission Kashmir (2000).
In 2003, Dutt appeared in Rajkumar Hirani's directorial debut: comedy-drama film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003). He played Munna Bhai, who attends medical school to obtain an MBBS degree. The film was successful at the box office, grossing in India and worldwide. Dutt won Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role.
In 2006, Dutt starred alongside Arshad Warsi, Vidya Balan, and Boman Irani in Rajkumar Hirani's comedy-drama film Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), the sequel to in the sequel to Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.. The film received critical acclaim, and Dutt went on to win several awards, including Screen Award for Best Actor (Critics), and Zee Cine Critics Award for Best Actor – Male. Apart from acting, Dutt has hosted season 5 of Bigg Boss (2011–2012) alongside Salman Khan.
Film
+ List of Sanjay Dutt film credits Year Title Role(s) Notes 1971 Reshma Aur Shera Qawwali singer Child artist 1981 RockyRakesh / Rocky D'Souza "Rocky" 1982 Johny I Love You Raju Singh / Johny Vidhaata 1983 Main Awara Hoon Bekaraar Shyam 1984 Zameen Aasmaan Sanjay Mera Faisla 1985 Do Dilon Ki Dastaan Jaan Ki BaaziInspector Amar / LaxmanDual role 1986 Naam Mera Haque / Amru Dada Dual role Jeeva Jeevan Thakur / Daku Jeeva 1987 Imaandaar Rajesh "Raju" Naam O Nishan Inspector Suraj Singh Inaam Dus Hazaar / Jeete Hain Shaan Se Govinda Verma 1988 Mardon Wali Baat Tinku Mohabbat Ke Dushman Hashim Khatron Ke Khiladi Rajesh Kabzaa 1989 Do Qaidi Manu Ilaaka Inspector Suraj Verma Kanoon Apna Apna Taaqatwar Hum Bhi Insaan Hain Bhola Hathyar Avinash 1990 Zahreelay Kroadh Thanedaar Brijesh Chander "Birju"Tejaa Tejaa / Sanjay Khatarnaak Suraj "Sunny" Jeene Do Karamveer 1991Yodha Suraj Singh Khoon Ka Karz Arjun Fateh Karan Do Matwale Ajay Qurbani Rang Layegi SaajanAman Verma "Poet Sagar" Sadak Ravi Kishore Verma 1992 Adharm Sahebzaade Raja Sarphira Jeena Marna Tere Sang Amar Khurana 1993 KshatriyaVikram Singh Sahibaan / Old Narrator Khalnayak "Ballu" Gumrah (Jaggu) 1994 Zamane Se Kya DarnaInsaaf Apne Lahoo Se Raju Aatish: Feel the Fire Baba Amaanat Vijay 1995 Andolan Jai Vikraanta 1996 Vijeta Ashok Namak Gopal 1997 Sanam "Hero" MahaantaSanjay Malhotra "Sanju" Daud Nandu 1998 Dushman 1999 Daag: The Fire Kartoos Raja / Safari Haseena Maan Jaayegi Sonu Vaastav: The Reality "Raghu Bhai" Khoobsurat Sanjay Shastri "Sanju" 2000 Khauff Anthony / Vicky / Babu Baaghi Raja Chal Mere Bhai Jung Balli Mission Kashmir Kurukshetra 2001 Jodi No.1 Jai 2002 Pitaah Rudra Hum Kisise Kum Nahin Munna Bhai Hathyar / Dual role; sequel to Vaastav: The RealityAnnarth Iqbal Danger Kaante Jay "Ajju" Rehan 2003 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah Sitara LOC Kargil Lt. Col. Yogesh Kumar JoshiMunna Bhai M.B.B.S. "Munna Bhai" 2004 Plan Mussabhai Rudraksh Varun Deshmukh Deewaar Khan Musafir Billa 2005 Shabd Tango Charlie Parineeta Dus Viruddh... Family Comes First Ek Ajnabee Special appearance Shaadi No. 1 Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! Yamaraj M. A / Himself Dual role 2006 Tathastu Zinda Anthony Kaun Hai Master Madan Lage Raho Munna Bhai "Munna Bhai" Sarhad Paar 2007 Eklavya: The Royal GuardNehlle Pe Dehlla Johnny Shootout at Lokhandwala ACP Shamsher Khan Dhamaal Dus Kahaniyan Anthology film; segment: Rise & Fall2008 Mehbooba Kidnap EMI Sattarbhai 2009 Luck Blue All The Best: Fun Begins Aladin The Ring Master 2010 Lamhaa / Knock Out Tees Maar Khan Narrator No Problem Toonpur Ka Super Hero Narrator 2011Double Dhamaal Chatur Singh Two Star Rascals 2012 AgneepathKancha CheenaDepartment Son of Sardaar Balwinder Singh Sandhu ″Billu″ 2013 Zila Ghaziabad Thakur Pritam Singh Policegiri Zanjeer Simultaneously shot in Telugu 2014 Ungli PK 2017 Bhoomi Arun Sachdeva 2018SanjuHimselfSpecial appearance in the song "Baba Bolta Hai Bas Ho Gaya" Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 Uday Pratap Singh 2019Kalank Balraj Chaudhry Prassthanam Baldev Pratap Singh Also producerPanipat Ahmad Shah Abdali2020Sadak 2 Ravi Kishore Verma Torbaaz Naseer Ahmad 2021Bhuj: The Pride of India Ranchordas Pagi 2022Toolsidas Junior Mohammad SalaamK.G.F: Chapter 2 Adheera Kannada filmSamrat Prithviraj Kaka KanhaShamshera Daroga Shuddh Singh 2023Jawan STF officer Madhavan Naik CameoLeo Antony Das Tamil film2024 Ghudchadi Veer Sharma Double iSmart Big Bull Telugu film 2025The Bhootnii Baba Housefull 5 Chief Inspector Baba Baaghi 4 ChackoDhurandhar SP Chaudhary Aslam 2026The RajaSaab Pekamedala Kanakaraju Telugu filmDhurandhar The Revenge SP Chaudhary Aslam KD: The Devil Kannada filmRaja Shivaji Afzal Khan Hindi-Marathi bilingual film; debut in Marathi filmAakhri Sawal Prof. Gopal Nadkarni 7 Dogs RanjitDebut in Saudi Arabian film Ballu Post-production Balaram "Ballu" Prasad Filming
Television + YearTitle Notes 2011 Bigg Boss 5 Host 2021 Super Dancer Guest
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