Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai, Haan Yehi Pyaar, Oo Dil Tere Bin Kahin Lagta Nahi, Waqt Guzarta Nahi… In 1981, Sunil Dutt and Nargis’ son, Sanjay Dutt stepped into Bollywood with Rocky to take forward his star family’s legacy. But his conviction under the Terrorist And Disruptive Activities (TADA) act in 1993 made him to the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Apart from his films and TADA case, Sanjay had also grabbed the headlines for his various link-up rumours. (Also Read: Sanjay Dutt And The Women In His Life, From Tina Munim, Madhuri Dixit To Maanayata Dutt)
Rajkumar Hirani directed and Ranbir Kapoor starrer Sanju gave us a glimpse of the struggles in Sanjay Dutt’s life and the real side of the star that nobody except him knows. But what we couldn’t forget from the film is the scene when Ranbir a.k.a. Sanju reveals how many girlfriends he has had before marrying his third wife, Maanayata Dutt. Ranbir’s ‘308 tak yaad hai. Chalo safe side 350 likhlo’ dialogue not only gave us a shock, but it also became a favourite relatable meme line.
Now, with the period drama, Panipat, Sanjay Dutt is all set to make a comeback to the silver screen and to promote the same, the team of the film made an appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show. According to a report in the Mumbai Mirror, the host of the show, Kapil Sharma enquired Sanjay about his ‘308 girlfriends’, as documented in his biopic, Sanju. To which, Sanjay replied that he still has to keep a count and since he is so impressed by his Panipat co-star, Kriti’s performance, she could easily become his 309th girlfriend.
For the uninitiated, let’s dig a little blast from the past and give you a quick flashback of Sanjay Dutt’s love life. During his initial phase in Bollywood, Sanjay’s friendship with his childhood friend, Tina Munim blossomed into a beautiful love story but unfortunately, it didn’t last forever. Then Sanjay moved on and married Hum Naujawan debutante, Richa Sharma in 1987 but his affair with Madhuri Dixit ended their marriage. Richa was also diagnosed with a terminal illness and she moved to the US for treatment, but in 1996, she took her last breath. (Also Read: Throwback Interview Of Sanjay Dutt About Ex-Girlfriend Tina Munim: I Am Very Possessive About Her)
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During his affair with Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt was arrested under Terrorist And Disruptive Activities (TADA) act in 1993 and just how their link-up was the talk of the town in the 90s, his illegal involvement brought an end to their relationship. In 1988, Sanjay married a socialite and model, Rhea Pillai but this too didn’t last for long and after living separately for a few years, they were granted the divorce in 2005. The girl behind the end of his second marriage was Nadia Durrani. But a few months down the line, Nadia too left Sanjay just as mysteriously as she had entered his life.
Going through a tough phase, Sanjay Dutt then found solace in Lisa Ray and they were allegedly together for a brief period. Then some reports had it that Sanjay fled with Rekha and had gotten married secretly. However, Yasser Usman, the author of the actress’ biography, Rekha – The Untold Story, had denied such happening. Finally, after ‘rounded off 350 affairs’, Sanjay finally found his ‘happily ever after’ with Maanayata Dutt, whom he had married on February 7, 2008.
It was in a throwback interview with the India Today when Sanjay Dutt was asked if he had ever double-dated. To which, Sanjay had instantly replied that he had even triple dated! Talking about how he had managed to date three girls at a time without getting caught, Sanjay had stated, “You need to be clever... one shouldn't know what is happening with the other." Further talking about his 'playboy' image, Sanjay had revealed, “It was nice to be loved by people. Especially by the ladies!" (Also Read: Maanyata Dutt Reveals What All Has Changed In A 60-Year-Old Sanjay Dutt After The Struggles)
Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon starrer, Panipat is all set to release on December 6, 2019.
