Sanjay Dutt has been on the silver screen for many years. Whether it is the iconic Kancha Cheena from Agneepath or the terrifying Adheera in K.G.F.: Chapter 2 to a fun gangster/doctor in Munna Bhai, Dutt has always proved that he can play every character effortlessly. However, prior to becoming the big name in Bollywood and a notorious villain, Sanjay had dreams of becoming something else altogether. The shocking truth is that his dreams were nowhere close to movies.
As the son of very famous parents in the film industry, Sanjay was supposed to follow the footsteps of his parents, the famed actor Sunil Dutt and actress Nargis. However, acting came fourth on his list. He was known to have dreamt of becoming a pilot during his childhood.
Life, however, had other plans.
As fate would have it, Sanjay made his debut in the film industry with the movie Rocky in 1981, which was directed by his own father, Sunil Dutt. This particular movie was what gave birth to one of the most successful careers in Bollywood history. His career, however, was defined by exceptional achievements but was as well fraught with personal problems, controversies, and disasters that often made it to the headlines. However, despite all the obstacles, Sanjay was always capable of bringing himself back to life again and again.
Over the years, Sanjay became one of the most dependable actors in the history of Hindi cinema. Although initially, he was accepted as an action hero, followed by the lovable gangster Munna Bhai, in the last ten years the audience has got to know new sides of Sanjay as the villain.
His performance as Kancha Cheena in the remake of Agneepath in 2012 is believed to be among the best negative characters in modern Bollywood. With his bald head, terrifying facial expressions, and compelling presence on the screen, Sanjay managed to create a character that is still remembered today.
Presently, Sanjay Dutt is known as one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema, being able to seamlessly move from the role of a hero to that of an anti-hero, comic and scary villain. His life teaches us that the greatest accomplishments in life can be made from the road that one never plans to travel upon.
In a surprising twist of fate, a man who dreamed of becoming a pilot turned into a successful professional in the movie industry. Even though he will never become a pilot, his career has already taken audience on huge flights.
