Actor · Film Producer · Playback singer

Sanjay Dutt

Indian actor

Born July 29, 1959 · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

67 years old5′ 11¼″ (1.81 m)Active 1981–presentIndian

Biography

Sanjay Dutt is a renowned Indian actor and film producer who has made a significant contribution to Hindi cinema. Born on July 29, 1959, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, he is the son of celebrated actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis Dutt. He began his acting career with Rocky (1981), a film directed by his father that introduced him to Bollywood audiences.
During his career, Dutt has portrayed a wide variety of characters, including romantic heroes, action stars, comedians, and powerful antagonists. He gained recognition for his performances in films such as Naam (1986), Saajan (1991), Khalnayak (1993), and Vaastav: The Reality (1999). His role as Murli Prasad Sharma, popularly known as Munna Bhai, in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) became one of the most memorable performances of his career. He reprised the character in Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006).
Dutt has also appeared in successful films such as Agneepath (2012), PK (2014), and KGF: Chapter 2 (2022). Despite facing personal and legal challenges throughout his life, he continued to pursue his acting career. His life story inspired the biographical drama Sanju (2018), which explored important events in his personal and professional journey. With decades of experience, Dutt remains a recognizable figure in Indian cinema.

Notable works

Rocky1981Naam1986Khalnayak1993Vaastav: The Reality1999Mission Kashmir2000Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.2003Lage Raho Munna Bhai2006Agneepath2012PK2014Sanju2018

Awards & honours

25 wins and 64 nominations
Filmfare Award for Best Comic ActorMunna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2004) — Winner
IIFA Popular Award for Best Comic ActorAll the Best: Fun Begins (2010) — Winner
Zee Cine Critics' Choice Award for Best ActorLage Raho Munna Bhai (2007) — Winner
Bollywood Movie Award for Most Sensational ActorMunna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2004) — Winner
Bollywood Movie Award for Critics Award for Best ActorKaante (2003) — Winner
Stardust Award for Best Actor in a Negative RoleAgneepath (2013) — Winner
Dainik Bhaskar Bollywood Award for Antisocial Character of the YearAgneepath (2012) — Winner
Sabsey Favourite Kaun Award for Favourite Comic HeroAll the Best: Fun Begins (2010) — Winner
Screen Award for Best Actor (Critics)Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2007) — Winner
Screen Award for Best Supporting ActorMission Kashmir (2001) — Winner
Screen Award for Best ActorVaastav: The Reality (2000) — Winner
IIFA Award for Best Actor in a Leading RoleVaastav: The Reality (2000) — Winner
Filmfare Award for Best ActorVaastav: The Reality (2000) — Winner
Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Actor (Hindi)Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2004) — Winner
Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Award for Best Performance in a Negative RoleAgneepath (2013) — Winner
Stardust Award for Star of the YearLage Raho Munna Bhai (2007) — Winner
Filmfare Award for Best ActorSaajan (1992) — Nominee
Filmfare Award for Best ActorKhalnayak (1994) — Nominee
Filmfare Award for Best ActorMission Kashmir (2001) — Nominee
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting ActorKaante (2003) — Nominee
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting ActorParineeta (2006) — Nominee
Filmfare Award for Best ActorLage Raho Munna Bhai (2007) — Nominee
IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative RoleAgneepath (2013) — Nominee
IIFA Award for Best Actor in a Leading RoleLage Raho Munna Bhai (2007) — Nominee
IIFA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting RoleParineeta (2006) — Nominee
IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative RoleMusafir (2005) — Nominee
Zee Cine Award for Best Performance in a Villainous RoleAgneepath (2013) — Nominee
Zee Cine Award for Entertainer of the YearLage Raho Munna Bhai (2007) — Nominee
Zee Cine Popular Award for Best ActorLage Raho Munna Bhai (2007) — Nominee
Apsara Award for Best ActorMunna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2004) — Nominee
Bollywood Movie Award for Best ActorLage Raho Munna Bhai (2007) — Nominee
Bollywood Movie Award for Best Supporting ActorParineeta (2006) — Nominee
Bollywood Movie Award for Best Supporting ActorLet's Bring Our Heroes Home (2005) — Nominee
Sansui Viewer's Choice Award for Best ActorMunna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2004) — Nominee
Sansui Viewer's Choice Award for Best Supporting ActorMission Kashmir (2001) — Nominee
SIIMA Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative RoleK.G.F: Chapter 2 (2023) — Nominee
People's Choice Award for Favourite Ensemble CastAgneepath (2012) — Nominee
Stardust Award for Best Actor in a Comedy or RomanceDouble Dhamaal (2012) — Nominee
Stardust Award for Best Actor in DramaLamhaa: The Untold Story of Kashmir (2011) — Nominee
Stardust Award for Best Actor in a Thriller or ActionKnock Out (2011) — Nominee
Stardust Award for Best Actor in a Comedy or RomanceAll the Best: Fun Begins (2010) — Nominee
Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative RoleAgneepath (2013) — Nominee
Dainik Bhaskar Bollywood Award for Action Hero of the YearZila Ghaziabad (2013) — Nominee
HT Café Film Award for Best Supporting ActorLet's Bring Our Heroes Home (2005) — Nominee
HT Café Film Award for Best ActorMunna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2004) — Nominee
Ghanta Award for Worst ActorChatur Singh Two Star (2012) — Nominee

Family

RSRicha SharmaSpouse · married in 1987; she died in 1996.

RPRhea PillaiSpouse · married in 1998; later divorced.

MDManyata DuttSpouse · married on February 7, 2008; current spouse.

MDManyata DuttPartner · relationship before their marriage.

Sunil DuttParent · Father

NDNargis DuttParent · Mother

TDTrishala DuttChild · born in 1988, from his first marriage.

SDShahraan DuttChild · twin, born in 2010.

IDIqra DuttChild · twin, born in 2010

PDPriya DuttSibling · Sister

NDNamrata DuttSibling · Sister

JJaddanbaiRelative · Grandmother

AHAnwar HussainRelative · Maternal uncle

AHAkhtar HussainRelative · Maternal uncle

KGKumar GauravRelative · Brother-in-law

FFilmmather EditorialUpdated Oct 23, 2026

Sanjay DuttIndian actor

Born: July 29, 1959 (age 67 years)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Full name: Sanjay Balraj Dutt
Also known as: Sanju, Sanju Baba
Height: 5′ 11¼″ (1.81 m)
Nationality: Indian
Occupation: Actor, Film Producer, Playback singer
Years active: 1981–present
Spouses: Richa Sharma (married in 1987; she died in 1996.)
Rhea Pillai (married in 1998; later divorced.)
Manyata Dutt (married on February 7, 2008; current spouse.)
Partner: Manyata Dutt (relationship before their marriage.)
Children: Trishala Dutt (born in 1988, from his first marriage.)
Shahraan Dutt (twin, born in 2010.)
Iqra Dutt (twin, born in 2010)
Parents: Sunil Dutt (Father)
Nargis Dutt (Mother)
Siblings: Priya Dutt (Sister)
Namrata Dutt (Sister)
Relatives: Jaddanbai (Grandmother)
Anwar Hussain (Maternal uncle)
Akhtar Hussain (Maternal uncle)
Kumar Gaurav (Brother-in-law)
Education: The Lawrence School, Sanawar
Elphinstone College, Mumbai
Net worth: Approximately $30 million USD
Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.