Our very own Sanju Baba aka Sanjay Dutt celebrates his 60th birthday today. He has been in the industry from the past 38 years and has seen a lot of ups and downs. The actor’s love life has also been quite colourful, remember in his biopic it was revealed he had 308 girlfriends. But well, today on his birthday we won’t talk about his love life.
Today, as Sanjay Dutt turns 60 let’s look at the most memorable characters that he played on the big screen.
Rocky
In the year 1981, Sanjay Dutt made his Bollywood debut with the film Rocky. His character of Rakesh aka Rocky was loved by everyone and Sanjay’s chocolate boy looks made every girl go weak in their knees.
Sagar / Aman Verma (Saajan)
Sanjay Dutt character’s name in Saajan was Aman Verma, but he used to write songs for Madhuri’s character with the name Sagar. Dutt was shown as a very calm and composed man in the film and his character was loved by the audiences. This movie is also known for his wonderful chemistry with Madhuri Dixit.
Ballu (Khalnayak)
Nayak nahi khalnayak hu main… When we talk about anti-heroes in Bollywood films, Sanjay Dutt’s character Ballu from Khalnayak is surely the one that comes in our minds. The actor played the role of a criminal to T and confidently said, 'ji haan main hu khalnayak'.
Raghu Bhai (Vaastav)
When Sanjay Dutt’s career was at a downfall, it was Mahesh Manjrekar’s directorial Vaastav that gave his career a boost. He played the role of a gangster in the film named Raghu Bhai and it is regarded as one of the best performances of his career.
Munna Bhai (Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Lage Raho Munna Bhai)
Munna Bhai is a character that Sanjay Dutt will be remembered for in the history of Indian cinema. In both, the instalment of Munna Bhai series, the actor nailed it in both the films as Munna Bhai and now, we are waiting for the third instalment of the series.
Kancha Cheena (Agneepath)
Sanjay Dutt’s look as Kancha Cheena in 2012 release Agneepath was quite scary. The actor portrayed the negative role fantastically and surely made us forget the Kaancha Cheena that was played by Danny Dengzongpa in the original Agneepath (1990).
Ranveer Singh’s rugged new look anchors the high-energy music video.
Rapper Hanumankind makes his official Bollywood début with a fierce verse.
Modern take on the classic Punjabi folk tune 'Jogi'.
Glimpses of Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal in the mix.
The full trailer lands next month.
The Dhurandhar title track just hit the internet, and the noise around this spy thriller just went up a few notches. This is the track that pulls rapper Hanumankind into his first proper Bollywood playback moment. They have taken the old folk number 'Jogi' and built a power-packed version around it, a mix of earthy roots and straight-up aggressive energy that hits like a truck. It fits, honestly. It mirrors the film's whole gritty vibe and Ranveer Singh's battle-hardened look with that wild beard.
Hanumankind brings raw rap fire while Ranveer Singh owns 'Dhurandhar' music video Getty Images/ Youtube Screengrab/Saregama Music
What is the Dhurandhar title track about?
You get a proper blast of the film’s atmosphere from this track. The music video cuts fast between shots of a heavily bearded and muscular Ranveer Singh, looking every bit the part of a hardened operative. The video cuts to the other big names in the cast as well. Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal are all there in what appears to be a tense, dark situation. The music includes traditional Punjabi folk with a stronger, cinematic rhythm.
How did Hanumankind get involved in the Dhurandhar song?
It turns out his involvement was a pretty organic, almost spontaneous thing. Music composer Shashwat Sachdev opened up about how the rap section came together. Apparently, it happened during a late-night studio session with director Aditya Dhar and Hanumankind himself. They captured an impromptu performance that just clicked, bringing what Sachdev called a "raw, instinctive fire" to the whole track. For an artist known for his independent work, this Dhurandhar feature is a major step into the mainstream film scene.
All this build-up is heading towards a definite date. The makers confirmed it right at the end of the title track video. Dhurandhar is locked in for a worldwide theatrical release on 5 December of this year. For those who need more than a song to tide them over, the official trailer is promised for 12 November.
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