Two special pre-birthday gifts for Sanjay Dutt

This year, Sanjay Dutt will be receiving two special pre-birthday gifts. The actor turns 59 on July 29. Rajkumar Hirani's biopic on Sanju is set to release on June 29, which will kick off the countdown to his big day.

Yesterday, the makers of his next, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3, announced the thriller will release on July 27, two days ahead of his birthday. Sanjay Dutt made the announcement on Twitter, saying, "'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3' to hit the screens on July 27, 2018. Mark the date! Produced by Rahul Mittra, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia." Sanjay also shared a still from the film. In the photograph, he is seen sitting with a gun in front of a table which has a couple of filled-up shot glasses.

Dhulia, who has described the film as "naughty, crispy and twisty", tweeted: "'Saheb Biwi aur Gangster 3' 'ek nayi shararat' is releasing on July 27." A month-long celebration for the actor.

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