Rumours about this movie had been doing the rounds since the last few months. But now that it has been confirmed, the interest in it is bound to increase. Rajkumar Hirani is all set to make a bio-pic on Sanjay Dutt where the lead will be played by, hold your breath... Ranbir Kapoor! Undoubtedly, Rajkumar, the man who gave Sanju the best films of his career - Munnabhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munnabhai - will be the perfect person to helm such a subject and Ranbir, given his enormous talent, will be the ideal man to play the lead character. But the film's challenge is immense - simply because it's tough to do justice to Sanjay Dutt's eventful, controversial life and portray all that he has gone through in a two-hour film! However there are some chapters from Sanju's life that we would simply love to see on screen.
His Affair with Tina Munim
Tina and Sanjay got involved when they starred in his first film Rocky. They had a passionate yet volatile relationship. The break-up is said to have devastated Sanju as Tina allegedly left him for the much-older Rajesh Khanna.
The Substance Abuse Phase
Sanjay's battle with substance abuse has been well documented. What is not known is how he got out of it. The impact of his wild lifestyle on his family, how he was struggling with substance abuse even as his mother Nargis was battling cancer would make for riveting cinema.
His Marriage with Richa Sharma
How and when did Sanjay Dutt meet Richa Sharma, his first wife? What made him marry her? When did problems start creeping up between them? These are questions that only Sanjay can answer. The biggest tragedy was when Richa was diagnosed with cancer. How did the actor cope when she left for treatment to America? Also, a fact that has not been too publicised is his not-so-perfect relationship with his in-laws (Richa's family). Richa and Sanjay had a daughter Trishala with whom he shared a rather difficult relationship though now they are quite close.
The Alleged Madhuri, Lisa Ray and Tabu Link-Ups
Losing Richa to cancer was a huge blow for him. Once again he took solace in substance abuse. The early 90s also saw him get arrested for his alleged involvement with the Mumbai blasts case. It was also the time he allegedly was involved with Madhuri Dixit. It was said that Madhuri left Sanjay after his arrest. Is that true? Also, there were lesser-known link-ups like the one with Lisa Ray and Tabu. What is the truth behind those stories?
The Jail Stints
Sanjay Dutt has seen the insides of a jail more than once. Sometimes stories would leak of how he's coping with life behind prison. But nobody quite knows how he managed to stay so calm in the face of severe adversity. How did he spend his days behind in jail in the company of hardened criminals itself would make for a fascinating film!
His Marriage to Rhea Pillai
Sanjay has been really unlucky in love. Rhea stood by him during his worst phase but the marriage was not meant to last. Was it really Sanjay's alleged roving eye that led to the end of this relationship? Also, what is the truth behind rumours of Rhea's extravagant lifestyle and the allegations that he supported her even after the divorce?
The Manyata Chapter
Sanjay's life changed when Manyata entered it. It's still a mystery how she met him and how exactly the couple fell in love. This was no fairy tale romance as his equations with his family, especially sisters Namrata and Priya, changed. His family was against the hush hush marriage and it took quite a while for the Dutt sisters to accept their bhabhi. Will the biopic reveal how the relationships got back on track?
There are a lot more incidents and episodes in Sanjay Dutt's life, each of which would make for an interesting story. The biopic, Rajkumar Hirani, has promised, will be an honest take on Sanju's eventful life.However it will be a delicate balance to tread. And will the filmmaker actually tackle some of the more unanswered questions in the actor's life? Time will tell!
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