Sanjay Dutt, a name with an irreplaceable mark in the world of Bollywood, has an interesting list of successful films in his filmography. In his career spanning several decades, the actor carved his niche as a versatile actor, garnering love from fans across the nation. Debuting with the film Rocky in 1981, he took up intense, comedy and light-hearted films, showcasing his diverse acting abilities. As Sanjay Dutt celebrates his 65th birthday on July 29, let’s take a look at his top films, songs and dialogues.
KHALNAYAK (1993)
Khalnayak is still hailed as one of the most successful projects in Sanjay Dutt’s filmography. The film not only nailed in all the aspects but the role essayed by Sanjay is still etched in the hearts of the fans.
VASTAV (1999)
Sanjay played a character named Raghunath Namdev Shivalkar. His outstanding performance in the film is still remembered as one of the best works in Indian cinema.
MUNNA BHAI MBBS (2003)
Talking about Sanjay Dutt’s filmography, one cannot miss mentioning Munna Bhai MBBS. Not only did the film emerge as a turning point in Sanjay’s career, but marked his return to the comedy genre after a long time.
AGNEEPATH (2012)
The actor left us completely spellbound when he arrived on the big screen playing the iconic role of Kancha Cheena. Although the remake of the Amitabh Bachchan film of the same name, the new Agneepath shattered all the records and Sanjay’s portrayal of the villain became the talk of the town.
ROCKY (1981)
Having debuted with this film, Sanjay Dutt stood out with his performance despite sharing the screen space with many talented names. The film turned out to be a huge hit.
KGF: CHAPTER 2 (2022)
Proving his versatility again, the actor played the role of the wicked Adheera in KGF 2. He underwent rigorous physical training and was shot with heavy armour despite having just recovered from cancer at that time.
SADAK (1991)
In the film co-starring Pooja Bhatt, he played the role of a taxi driver Ravi Kishore Verma, garnering love from cinephiles everywhere. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt, this romantic thriller was inspired by the 1976 American movie Taxi Driver.
DHAMAAL (2007)
Directed by Indra Kumar and produced by Ashok Thakeria, the film follows the story of four friends, played by Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Aashish Chaudhary and Javed Jaffrey. Sanjay Dutt played the inspector in the film.
LAGE RAHO MUNNA BHAI (2006)
A sequel to the 2003 film Munna Bhai MBBS, this film saw Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi reprising their roles as Munna Bhai and Circuit. Vidya Balan joined them to play the female lead. In the film, Munna Bhai starts to see the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi, helping regular people solve their problems through interactions with Gandhi’s spirit.
PK (2014)
PK is a science-fiction comedy-drama film, headlined by Sanjay Dutt, Aamir Khan, and Anushka Sharma in prominent roles. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the story revolves around an innocent alien who arrives on Earth and teams up with Jaggu to find his lost device.
Sanjay Dutt’s Top 10 Dialogues
- “Ab mein likhunga geeta ka unneesva adhyay, Vijay Dinanath Chauhan Ko Marna Padega.” – Agneepath
- “Desh toh apna ho gaya hai … lekin log paraye ho gaye hain.” – Lage Raho Munna Bhai
- “Zindagi ke har natak mein ek hota hai nayak … aur ek hota hai Khalnayak.” – Khalnayak
- “Woh bahar casualty mein koi marne ki haalat mein raha … to usko form bharna zaroori hai kya?” – Munna Bhai MBBS
- “Aye Mamu … jadoo ki jhappi de daal aur baat khatam.” – Munna Bhai MBBS
- “Apne ghar mein kutta bhi sher hota hai … lekin sher har jagah sher hota hai” – Son of Sardar
- “Bole toh Gandhigiri zindabad!” – Lage Raho Munna Bhai
- “Memory aur thukai ka kuch direct connection hai … yeh baat toh doctor ko batani chahiye … majho ka majho aur ilaaj ka ilaaj” – PK
- “Comedy toh abhi abhi shuru ki hai beta … action main tees saal se karta aa raha hoon” – All the Best
- “Galat tareeke se sahi kaam mujhe karna aata hai” – Policegiri
Sanjay Dutt’s Top 10 Songs
- Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai (Saajan)The romantic Bollywood trackstarring Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, and Salman Khan in the lead was sung by Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik in the lead. Nadeem-Shravan was roped in to compose the song.
- Tumhein Apna Banane Ki Kasam Khayi Hai (Sadak)Sung by Kumar Sanu and Anuradha Paudwal, the song featured Sanjay Dutt and Pooja Bhatt and is considered to be one of the most romantic tracks to date.
- Pal Pal Har Pal (Lage Raho Munna Bhai)Written by Swanand Kirkire and crooned by Sonu Nigam along with Shreya Ghoshal, Pal Pal Har Pal is a melodious track that screams romance from miles away.
- M Bole Toh (Munnabhai MBBS)This peppy number, sung by Vinod Rathod and Sanjay Dutt himself, perfectly captured the philosophy depicted in the film. It was composed by Anu Malik.
- Bahut Pyar Karte Hai (Saajan)This song, featuring Madhuri Dixit, Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, turned out to be a magical composition, thanks to Anuradha Paudwal and SP Balasubrahmanyam’s musical prowess.
- Aye Shivani (Khoobsurat)Sanjay Dutt himself turned a singer for this enthralling track. Featuring the actor alongside Urmila Matondkar, this Jatin-Lalit composition emerged as a hit, attracting music enthusiasts everywhere.
- Nayak Nahi Khalnayak (Khalnayak)Sanjay Dutt truly elevated the song’s appeal with his energy, cementing his position in the industry as the ‘antihero with a heart of gold.’
- Aakhir Tumhe Aana Hai: YalgaarThe melodious rain song was picturised on Nagma and Sanjay Dutt. Despite being in different frames, the duo managed to sizzle in this song, sung by Sapna Mukharjee and Udit Narayan.
- Shake It Saiyyan: RascalsIn this peppy dance number from the 2011 film, Sanjay Dutt can be seen shaking a leg with Lisa Haydon. The song has been crooned by Haji Springer and Sunidhi Chauhan
- Kya Yahi Pyar Hai (Rocky)This Lata Mangeshkar-Kishore Kumar duet composed by RD Burman is one of the most romantic melodies of the 1980s. The song featured Sanjay with his reported then-girlfriend Tina Munim, who played the female lead in the film.