The teaser of the much-awaited Sanjay Dutt biopic is out. Ranbir Kapoor plays the lead in Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju, which traces Sanjay Dutt’s personal story from the age of 22 up until his conviction under the Arms Act for the possession of an AK-56 rifle during the 1993 Bombay Blasts.
At the launch, Mr Hirani said that the final trailer will introduce all the other characters to the audience. But the roles of Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala and Dia Mirza have been confirmed by the makers.
Paresh Rawal as Sunil Dutt
Paresh Rawal will be seen as Sanjay Dutt’s father, actor-politician Sunil Dutt, in the film. It will show the strong emotional bond that the father and son shared. Raju Hirani confirmed this at the teaser launch, “Paresh Rawal plays Sunil Dutt’s role in the film, the next trailer will introduce him.”
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Manisha Koirala as Nargis Dutt
Sanjay Dutt’s mother Nargis Dutt died of cancer three days before the premiere of his first film Rocky in 1981. Her death had a tragic effect on the young actor who was eagerly waiting for his launch. Raju Hirani confirmed that Manisha Koirala, a cancer survivor herself, plays Nargis Dutt in the film. Manisha and Sanjay have done quite a few movies together including Yalgaar, Kartoos and Sanam.
Dia Mirza as Maanyata Dutt
There were strong rumors that Sonam Kapoor will play Sanjay Dutt’s Rocky co-star and rumoured girlfriend Tina Munim but this will only be confirmed once the trailer is out.
Anushka Sharma’s cameo in the film is a significant one. She is the one who asks Sanjay Dutt, as played by Ranbir Kapoor, some tough questions; Anushka plays the role of a journalist.