Sanjay Dutt He has been one of the most controversial personalities in Bollywood. His life has also had several dramatic and emotional events over the years. His story was revisited in ‘Sanju’ which he directed Rajkumar Hirini. He was the star of the film Ranbir Kapoor in the main role The film might not have been Rajkumar Hirani’s best but Ranbir Kapoor wowed the audience with his performance.Some viewers expressed their concern in the movie ‘Sanju’. They felt that certain aspects were missing. This included details of his Arms Act case. That case eventually led to his arrest and a long legal battle.
The Sanjay Dutt case, spanning decades
Sanjay Dutt’s legal troubles dragged on for years. The case began in 1993. It continued through multiple auditions and development. After a long wait, the case ended in 2016. That year was a turning point. The actor was released from prison as a free man. His journey through the justice system became one of the most talked about chapters in Bollywood history.
Back photo starring Saif Ali Khan Salman Khan and more
In 2018, an old photo resurfaced online. It quickly grabbed attention and went viral. Pictured are Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. They were seen holding a poster with Sanjay Dutt’s image. The message there said, ‘Sanju we are with you’. Ajay Devgn was also present in the same frame. The photo sent a strong message. The actor showed strong support from the industry. This support was maintained despite negative publicity and serious allegations. The image is believed to be from 1993. It was the time when Sanjay Dutt was arrested for the first time. She pointed out that Bollywood stood by her during a difficult phase.
The song ‘The Forgotten Sanju’
Another rediscovered item from that era is the song ‘The Forgotten Sanju’. It had a deep emotional and sympathetic tone. The song was sung by Abhijeet Bhattacharya. The opening lines are ‘Na dekho mujhe, aisi nazar se, waqt ka maara hoon main, ek bechaara hoon main’. The visuals show Sanjay Dutt going through hardships. He is seen going in and out of prison. At one point, the late producer Yash Johar appears on the screen. She is seen standing firm with Sanjay Dutt. Shatrughan Sinha also makes a brief appearance towards the end. Details about the song’s authors are unclear. Information about its director and producer is limited. However, many remember that it was aired frequently on Zee TV during that period.
‘Khalnayak’ returns
On the professional front, Sanjay Dutt has made a big announcement. He announced ‘Khalnayak Returns’ (Khalnayak 2) on April 25, 2026. The actor will reprise the role of Ballu Balram. The sequel will continue the story of 1993. He will present a more mature version of the character after his imprisonment.Subhash Ghai will be involved as creative mentor.
