As Bollywood legend Sanjay Dutt celebrates his 65th birthday, heartfelt wishes and tributes have been pouring in from fans and colleagues alike. Among the numerous birthday messages, actress Shilpa Shetty’s tribute stands out for its warmth and nostalgia.
Taking to her Instagram Stories on Monday, Shilpa Shetty posted a special throwback video featuring herself and Sanjay Dutt dancing to the song “Phir Se Bol Zara Jo Tu.” The video, capturing a joyful moment between the two, is a testament to their strong bond and shared history. In her heartfelt caption, Shilpa wrote: “Dearest Sanju, you are a destiny’s child. I wish you only and all the happiness, great health, and success. You are such an inspiration and make me believe that there is no battle that cannot be conquered. Loads of love.”
Veteran actress Saira Banu also shared a moving tribute to Sanjay Dutt on his birthday. She posted an old photograph of her late husband, Dilip Kumar, with a young Sanjay Dutt, accompanied by a heartfelt message: “@duttsanjay has always been like a family to me. My entire family, starting from Ammaji to Aapaji, to Sahib, and to me, we’ve watched him grow from a tiny toddler into the remarkable person he is today.”
Adding to the celebratory mood, the makers of the highly anticipated film ‘KD – The Devil’ unveiled Sanjay Dutt’s first look as ‘Dhak Deva.’ The intense and vintage-themed poster, shared by Sanjay Dutt on Instagram, showcases him in a powerful avatar. He captioned the post, “The Lord of Devil’s Democracy, Dhak Deva, steps into #KD’s Vintage Battlefield, bringing a storm of intensity.” Directed by Prem, ‘KD-The Devil’ is a Pan-India multilingual film set in the 1970s Bangalore, slated for release in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi.
Sanjay Dutt’s cinematic journey continues with several exciting projects. He is reuniting with Raveena Tandon in the film ‘Ghudchadi,’ which also stars Khushalii Kumar and Parth Samthaan. ‘Ghudchadi’ is set to premiere on the OTT platform JioCinema on August 9.
Moreover, Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar have recently confirmed a new project that includes a stellar cast featuring Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal. Sanjay Dutt has also joined the ensemble cast of ‘Housefull 5,’ directed by Tarun Mansukhani. This film, which is set entirely aboard a cruise ship, marks a new milestone for the Hindi cinema franchise. The star-studded lineup for ‘Housefull 5’ includes Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, and now Sanjay Dutt.
With a career spanning decades and a plethora of upcoming projects, Sanjay Dutt continues to be a beloved and influential figure in the film industry. His 65th birthday celebrations highlight the enduring admiration and respect he commands among his peers and fans.