The late Sunil Dutt made major contribution to the Hindi film industry during the 1950s and 60s in the capacity of an actor, director and producer. Apart from a rich film and political career, Dutt was also a complete family man. He also launched his son in the movies and stood by him through his ups and downs. On Sanjay Dutt's birthday on July 29, we look at some pictures of Sanjay with his late father that reflect their bond (All Photos/ Sanjay Dutt's Instagram handle and Mid-day Archives)
Updated On: 2024-07-28 10:12 PM IST
Compiled by : Athulya Nambiar
Sanjay Dutt never misses an occasion to shower his love on his parents. On his father's birth anniversary on June 6, 2023, the actor took to his social media to share a collage of pictures with his father. Sharing the collage he wrote, "I love and miss you so much Dad. Happy birthday! Love you, Dad"
Sanjay Dutt's bond with his dad and late legendary actor Sunil Dutt is truly an epitome of a father-son relationship. The actor never lets go a chance to remember the learnings from his father
Sanjay Dutt's Instagram handle is filled with his childhood pictures featuring his father Sunil and mother Nargis
Sunil Dutt achieved stardom with the 1957 film Mother India, in which he starred opposite future wife Nargis. He played her short-tempered and angry son in the film, which also starred Rajendra Kumar. Interestingly, Dutt saved Nargis from a fire that broke out on sets during filming, after which he got romantically involved and married in 1958
Sunil Dutt launched Sanjay Dutt's acting career with his directorial 'Rocky' in 1981. The duo has shared screen only in the film 'Munnabhai MBBS' where they played father-son as well
Sunil Dutt was one of Hindi cinema's major stars in the 1950s and 1960s. During this time he starred in several successful films including, Sadhna (1958), Sujata (1959), Mujhe Jeene Do (1963), Khandan (1965) and Padosan (1967). Padosan saw him share the screen with stalwart Kishore Kumar and Saira Banu. The songs Meri Saamne Wali Khidki and Ek Chatur Naar were chartbusters.Sunil Dutt continued to deliver hits in the 1970s. His most notable screen credits during this period include Heera (1973), Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974), Nagin (1976) and Jaani Dushman (1979)
Sunil and Sanjay Dutt with the late Amjad Khan at an event
Dutt with Mahesh Bhatt, Rajendra Kumar, son-in-law Kumar Gaurav and son Sanjay Dutt
Sunil Dutt stood by his son always even as he battled a court case after he was named in the Mumbai bomb blast case of 1993. Seen here in the picture is Sanjay with late Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray, Shatrughan Sinha and Sunil Dutt
Sunil Dutt with a little Sanjay Dutt (standing to his left) and wife Nargis (standing behind Sanjay)
We wish Sanjay Dutt a very happy birthday!
