Sanju movie: Rajkumar Hirani directorial Sanju chronicles the life of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt. The film has Ranbir Kapoor playing the titular role of Dutt. Sanju also features Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Vicky Kaushal, Dia Mirza, Sonam Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Jim Sarbh and Karishma Tanna. Written by the Hirani and Abhijat Joshi (who has also penned the screenplays of films like Lage Raho Munnabhai and 3 Idiots) and bankrolled by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film released on June 29.
Sanjay Dutt recalls that the two years he spent in a rehab in the US completely transformed his outlook on life, leaving him in disbelief over the years he had lost to drugs.
Since Sanju, however, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor have not collaborated on another project. That said, both have seen significant individual success in recent years.
Priya Dutt, sister of Sanjay Dutt, wasn't particularly impressed by his biopic, Sanju, directed by Rajkumar Hirani. She said that the film didn't do justice to her parents, Sunil Dutt and Nargis.
Rajkumar Hirani recently revealed he shot additional portions for Sanju, to create empathy for Sanjay Dutt after people 'hated' him in test screenings.
At the Australian box office, Sanju has earned more money than SS Rajmouli's fantasy-action film Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. Back home, this Ranbir Kapoor starrer is now the third biggest Indian film.
Ever since Sanju released, it has not stopped making money even as newer films came and exited the theatres. Even now, more than a month after its release, it is still taking on new films head on, refusing to budge.
The ticket counters witnessed a hurricane in the month of July as Ranbir Kapoor starrer Sanju raked in moolah day after day. Released on June 29, the Sanjay Dutt biopic became one of the top five earners in Bollywood and also rewrote many records.
Sanju, a biopic on Sanjay Dutt's controversial life, is all set to hit the screens on June 29. Before you head to the cinema halls to watch the film, here's a glimpse into the real life of the Khalnayak actor.
To keep the buzz around the much-awaited biopic Sanju alive until it reaches the theatres on June 29, the makers have been releasing several posters of Sanju. In these posters, we see Ranbir Kapoor in his various avatars representing different phases of Sanjay Dutt's life.
Rajkumar Hirani talks about why he chose to focus on the father-son relationship and friendship in Sanju. He counts himself lucky to have friends who share his passion for cinema. He also shares anecdotes about his father whom he greatly admired.
Sanju public review: While many were all praise for Ranbir Kapoor's performance, others said the way Sanjay Dutt's life and struggles have been portrayed is what makes Sanju, a great watch.
Biopics are Bollywood's current flavour. After PadMan and Sanju, we have more than a dozen biopics lined up in the coming months. Here are all the biopics that'll soon arrive for movie buffs.
Sanju movie: Ranbir Kapoor in the titular part is suiting the bill, the biopic on Sanjay Dutt had become one of the most anticipated films of 2018 much before its release.
When 13-year-old Sridevi and newbie Rajinikanth were completely starstruck by Kamal Haasan
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Sridevi and Rajinikanth looked up to Kamal Haasan in the early stages of their careers, with both making their debuts alongside him in Moondru Mudichu and Apoorva Raagangal, respectively. The film played a crucial role in establishing Rajinikanth as an actor and inspired both stars to chase fame and fortune like Kamal. Sridevi and Rajinikanth collaborated with Kamal Haasan in numerous films.
