Being from a filmi background, it wasn't surprising that Sanju baba got an early dose of fame. As a child actor, he made a brief appearance as a qawwali singer along side his father in the 1972 film Reshma Aur Shera.
Sanjay Dutt was born on July 29, 1959, to two of the greatest actors of Hindi cinema – Sunil Dutt and Nargis.
The troubled times continued for Dutt as depression caused the youngster to turn to drugs. He even spent a few months in jail in 1982 over illegal drug possession. A worried Sunil Dutt sent him to a rehabilitation centre in Texas, United States.
Meanwhile, in 1993, he turned from reel Khalnayak to real Khalnayak. The controversial actor was arrested for illegal possession of arms in connection with the 1993 Mumbai bombings. His links with the underworld were also exposed.
If reports are to be believed Dutt was then in a relationship with Madhuri Dixit, but the latter distanced herself from the controversial actor following his arrest.
Dutt had to spend 18 months behind bars, as Sunil Dutt ran from pillar to post to get him out of jail. Ironically, as Dutt spent time behind bars, his film Khalnayak (1993), in which he plays a criminal, went on to become a massive box-office success.
His on-screen luck changed soon after marriage. Vaastav (1999), in which Dutt portrays an underworld don with great conviction, proved to be a turning point in his career.
Things got even better for Dutt when four years later he starred in Munna Bhai MBBS (2003), as the affectionate goon who wants to become a doctor! Dutt's portrayal in the Rajkumar Hirani film led to a 360 degree change in his on-screen persona. He had gone from being the bad boy to an adorable and charming guy.
His past also came back to haunt him as Dutt was sentenced to six years' rigorous imprisonment in July 2007 in connection with the 1993 case. He spend a few days in jail before being granted temporary freedom (bail).
Things finally seemed to be on the way up for Dutt. He also tasted success at the box office with movies like Double Dhamaal (2011), Agneepath (2012) and Son of Sardaar (2012).
As always though, with Dutt, the good times did not last long. In March 2013, the Supreme Court sentenced him to 5 years imprisonment. Dutt surrendered in May and has since been serving his prison sentence at Yerwada Jail in Pune.
