25 May,2021 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sanjay Dutt with Sunil Dutt (Photo/PR)
On the 16th death anniversary of late actor Sunil Dutt, his son Sanjay Dutt shared a black-and-white throwback picture from the archives to mark the occasion. In the image, one can see a young Sanjay standing just beside his father Sunil Dutt, who he looks up to, even in the picture.
Dutt wrote in the caption, "A parent, an idol, a friend, a mentor - you were everything to me. Love you Dad, miss you. [sic]"
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Sunil Dutt's daughter Priya Dutt too remembered her father on his death anniversary. She posted a lovely throwback picture of the veteran actor and wrote, "That smile lights up my day....."
Sunil Dutt died of a heart attack on May 25, 2005, in Mumbai. He is best remembered for his roles in films such as 'Hamraaz', 'Reshma Aur Shera', 'Gumraah', 'Mera Saaya', 'Mother India' 'Waqt', 'Padosan' and 'Sadhna'. His last memorable outing was in the 2003 comedy 'Munna Bhai MBBS', where he essayed a father-son relationship on screen with son Sanjay.
Sunil Dutt also had a successful political career. He joined the Congress party in 1984 and remained a Member of Parliament for five terms, until his death in 2005.
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