Sanju - 2018

Introduction

Sanju is a Bollywood biographical movie based on the life of Indian actor Sanjay Dutt. The film is directed by Rajkumar Hirani and stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role, along with an ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Vicky Kaushal, Sonam Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, and Anushka Sharma.

The movie tells the story of Sanjay Dutt's life, beginning with his early days as a young man struggling to find his place in the world. Sanjay's relationship with his father, Bollywood actor, and politician Sunil Dutt, is a major focus of the film, as is his battle with drug addiction and his involvement in the 1993 Bombay bombings.

Table of Contents

• Details

• Plot

• Release

• Reviews

• Cast

• Crew

• Character Analysis

• Songs

• Behind the Scenes

• Controversy

• Box Office Collection

• Awards

• Interesting Facts

• Conclusion

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Details

Plot

PlayBiographer D. N. Tripathi makes an effort to build a biography of Sanjay Dutt by drawing comparisons between him and Mahatma Gandhi. He is kicked out by a furious Dutt. In its decision on the 1993 Bombay bombings, the Bombay High Court sentenced Dutt to five years in prison for violating the Terrorism and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA). Manyata Dutt approaches London-based author Winnie Diaz about penning his biography and telling the world about his life. Despite her initial reluctance, Winnie is compelled to write the biography. A flashback shows Dutt's life before Winnie interviews him.

Sanjay's father, Sunil Dutt, intends to begin his acting career in Bollywood with the movie Rocky (1981). Sanjay is pushed to experiment with drugs for the first time by his friend Mistry after becoming upset about his father's domineering behaviour on set. Soon after, Sanjay learns that his mother, Nargis has cancer and is being treated in New York. His deterioration into drunkenness and drug addiction is accelerated by this experience. In New York, he meets Kamlesh, a devotee of Nargis, and they quickly grow close. The relationship between him and his girlfriend, Ruby, eventually ends due to his persistent drug use.

Three days before Rocky is released, Nargis dies, which emotionally drains Sanjay. Sanjay consents to enroll in a rehab facility in the United States, and with the aid of his father and Kamlesh, he eventually makes a full recovery. He meets Mistry when he gets back to India and beats him for giving him drugs.

Kamlesh, who is now distanced from Dutt, recounts the latter part of his life once Winnie finds him. Sanjay's career in Bollywood drastically increased during the 1990s when he starts bodybuilding. Once the Babri Mosque was demolished in 1992, Sanjay purchases three AK-56 guns to protect his sister Priya Dutt and father, who had, by this point, entered politics. Shortly after, Mumbai became the scene of numerous bombings. In 1993, Sanjay is detained for having illicit weapons that were allegedly provided by the D-Company for use in trafficking in order to provide security during probable riots after the bombings. The five-year prison term and conviction of Sanjay endanger his professional future. His reputation is further damaged by the Indian media's characterization of him as a terrorist. Kamlesh breaks off contact with Sanjay since he thinks he's guilty.

After his 1997 release, Sanjay makes an appearance in a number of mediocre films. As his popularity started to decline, he was cast in the lead role of Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003), which also starred his father. As a result of Sanjay's performance, he receives a Filmfare Award, and his reputation grows, pleasing his father. His father dies shortly after that. In accordance with the Possession of Weapons Act, the Bombay High Court convicts Dutt guilty in 2006. He is briefly detained twice between 2005 and 2007 but is released on bond, allowing him to work in movies. He is detained once more in 2013 as a result of the Indian Supreme Court's ruling. By blaming the media for wrongly accusing him of being a terrorist, he persuades Winnie and Kamlesh of his innocence. As a result, he is later freed from prison in 2016 due to good behaviour.

Sanjay and Kamlesh put things right, and Sanjay learns that Winnie has finished writing his biography, which is called Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, after one of his father's favourite songs.

Release

On April 24, 2018, a brief official teaser for the movie was made accessible online on Netflix and Hotstar. With more than 30 million views in the first 48 hours of its release and 150 million views overall across various social media platforms, it became the most-watched Hindi film teaser of all time. In the first 24 hours after its release on May 30, 2018, the official trailer received over 20 million views.

On April 30, 2018, the first poster for the film appeared, featuring Kapoor as Sanjay Dutt shortly after his 2016 release from prison. Another poster with a different still of Kapoor as Dutt exiting Yerwada jail in 2016 was unveiled the next day. Other posters portraying Kapoor as Dutt from the 1990s and 2003, when the movies Rocky and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, respectively, were released, followed.

The movie was released in theatres on the 29th of June, 2018.

Reviews

Ranbir Kapoor's performance as Sanjay Dutt is widely considered one of the best of his career, and the film was a commercial and critical success. It was praised for its engaging narrative, strong performances, and emotional depth.

The Times of India's Rachit Gupta gave the movie four out of five stars and added, "Whether he’s dancing like a hysterical man under the influence of drugs or he’s the broken, emotional wreck just staring blank, Ranbir portrays a variety of emotions and grey shades with flair." Although praising Kapoor's acting and Hirani's directing, NDTV's Saibal Chatterjee stated that "other actors scramble to keep up, especially Rawal.”

Sanju has a rating of 7.6 stars on IMDb.

Cast

• Ranbir Kapoor as Sanjay Dutt

• Vicky Kaushal as Kamlesh Kanhaiyalal Kapasi (Kamli)

• Paresh Rawal as Sunil Dutt

• Manisha Koirala as Nargis Dutt

• Dia Mirza as Manyata Dutt

• Anushka Sharma as Winnie Diaz

• Karishma Tanna as Pinky Joshi

• Jim Sarbh as Zubin Mistry (God)

• Sonam Kapoor as Ruby Deboo

• Boman Irani as Captain Rajveer Deboo

Crew

• Director(s) - Rajkumar Hirani

• Writer(s) - Abhijat Joshi and Rajkumar Hirani

• Producer(s) - Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani

• Cinematographer(s) - Ravi Varman

• Editor(s) - Rajkumar Hirani

• Musician(s) - Rohan-Rohan, Vikram Montrose, Sanjay Wadnarekar, Atul Raninga, and  A. R. Rahman (Guest Composer)

Character Analysis

• The lead character, Sanjay Dutt, is portrayed by Ranbir Kapoor. He plays the role of a talented yet troubled actor who has faced many ups and downs in his life. The movie revolves around his journey from being a successful actor to dealing with addiction and then his legal battles. Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Sanjay Dutt was praised by both the audience and critics.

• Paresh Rawal plays the role of Sunil Dutt, Sanjay's father. He is shown as a loving and caring father who is always there for his son, despite the challenges that they face. 

• Manisha Koirala plays the role of Nargis Dutt, Sanjay's mother. She is portrayed as a compassionate and loving mother who has a deep impact on Sanjay's life.

• Vicky Kaushal plays the role of Sanjay's best friend, Kamlesh Kapasi. He is shown as a loyal and supportive friend who stands by Sanjay through thick and thin. 

• Anushka Sharma plays the role of Winnie Diaz, a journalist who helps Sanjay to tell his story to the world. She is shown as a strong-willed and determined journalist who is committed to bringing the truth to light.

Songs

Behind the Scenes

PlayIn a chance discussion, Sanjay Dutt's wife Manyata Dutt first suggested that director Rajkumar Hirani make a movie about his life; however, Hirani declined the suggestion since "Sanju’s world is very different from my world." Hirani discussed what ultimately inspired him to make a movie based on Sanjay Dutt's life in an interview with Daily News & Analysis: "He was lonely. Manyata (I think) was in the hospital, and he used to go there (sometimes) and then come home to an empty house. So, he was just venting, speaking straight from the heart. And, he started giving me anecdotes that were just gems for a filmmaker".

On January 12, 2017, Ranbir Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Dia Mirza, and other members of the cast and crew started filming the movie. The final day of filming was January 21, 2018. The cast and crew at the wrap party were seen sporting custom T-shirts with the hashtag "#duttstheway" to advertise the movie.

Controversy

The film received some criticism for its alleged whitewashing of Sanjay Dutt's controversial life and actions. Some people felt that the movie presented a one-sided and overly sympathetic portrayal of the actor and that it downplayed the seriousness of his criminal charges.

Box Office Collection

Sanju earned a total of 586.85 Crore (about $73 million) globally. The movie's advance reservations opened on June 24. In India, it was shown on 4000 screens, and it was also shown on more than 1300 screens abroad. Sanju became the second-highest grossing movie (net) of all time, surpassing the lifetime domestic nett earnings of PK and Tiger Zinda Hai.

Awards

 

Awards	Category	Recipient(s) and Nominee(s)	Result
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne	Best Film	Sanju	Won
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne	Best Director	Rajkumar Hirani	Won
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne	Best Actor	Ranbir Kapoor	Nominated
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne	Ranbir Kapoor	Vanguard Award	Won
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne	Best Supporting Performance	Vicky Kaushal	Won
Asian Film Awards	Best Director	Rajkumar Hirani	Nominated
Asian Film Awards	Best Actor	Ranbir Kapoor	Nominated
Asian Film Awards	Best Supporting Actor	Vicky Kaushal	Nominated
Asian Film Awards	Best Screenplay	Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi	Nominated
Asian Film Awards	Best Original Music	A. R. Rahman, Rohan-Rohan, and Vikram Montrose	Nominated
Zee Cine Awards	Best Film	Sanju	Nominated
Zee Cine Awards	Best Actor	Ranbir Kapoor	Won
Zee Cine Awards	Best Supporting Actor	Vicky Kaushal	Won
Filmfare Awards	Best Film	Vinod Chopra Films and Rajkumar Hirani Films	Nominated
Filmfare Awards	Best Director	Rajkumar Hirani	Nominated
Filmfare Awards	Best Actor	Ranbir Kapoor	Won
Filmfare Awards	Ranbir Kapoor	Best Actor (Critics)	Nominated
Filmfare Awards	Best Supporting Actor	Vicky Kaushal	Won
Filmfare Awards	Best Lyricist	Shekhar Astitva (Kar Har Maidaan Fateh)	Nominated
Filmfare Awards	Best Choreography	Ganesh Archarya (Main Badhiya Tu Bhi Badhiya)	Nominated
IIFA Awards	Best Picture	Vinod Chopra Films and Rajkumar Hirani Films	Nominated
IIFA Awards	Best Director	Rajkumar Hirani	Nominated
IIFA Awards	Best Actor	Ranbir Kapoor	Nominated
IIFA Awards	Best Supporting Actor	Vicky Kaushal	Won
IIFA Awards	Best Story	Abhijat Joshi and Rajkumar Hirani	Nominated
IIFA Awards	Best Male Playback Singer	Sukhwinder Singh (Kar Har Maidaan Fateh)	Nominated
IIFA Awards	Best Female Playback Singer	Sunidhi Chauhan (Main Badhiya Tu Bhi Badhiya)	Nominated

Interesting Facts

• One day, Sanjay Dutt paid the filming locations a surprise visit. Many scenes were filmed in front of him, and Ranbir Kapoor sought his acceptance.

• It took 25 days to build a copy of Sanjay Dutt's childhood home.

• Anupam Kher and Amitabh Bachchan were initially considered to play Sunil Dutt. At one time, Sanjay Dutt was eager to accept the part so he could portray his father on the big screen.

• On May 8, 2018, exactly 37 years after Rocky (1981) was released, Rajkumar Hirani unveiled a poster of Sanjay Dutt sporting the look from the film.

• On May 30, the day of Paresh Rawal's 63rd birthday, the trailer was launched.

Conclusion

Sanju is a well-made and highly entertaining film that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Bollywood's most controversial and intriguing figures. Whether or not it provides a fully accurate portrayal of Sanjay Dutt's story is up for debate, but there's no denying that it's a powerful and memorable cinematic experience.

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