In Pictures: Sanjay Dutt's Incredible And Controversial Life

Sanjay Balraj Dutt, also known as Sanju Baba, was born on 29 July 1959.

Sanjay Dutt was born at the home of actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis.

In 1971, he made an appearance in his father's directorial Reshma Aur Shera

Around the time the release of his first movie, Sanjay Dutt's mother Nargis died. This was to become his cause of his long battle with drug addiction.

His first movie was 1981's Rocky.

Sanjay Dutt's first marriage was with actress Richa Sharma. Their nine year long marriage when Richa died due to her long battle with brain tumor.

Sanjay Dutt, after getting involved with drugs spent five months in prison.

Sanjay Dutt married model Rhea Pillai in 1998 but the marriage ended in 2002.

In 1993, just before the release of Khalnayak, the actor was convicted for the involvement in 1993 Mumbai bombings.

Sanjay Dutt was heavily applauded for his role in 1999's Vaastav: The Reality. The actor won his first Filmfare Award.

Sanjay Dutt was booked in 1993 for possessing a pistol and a riflee and was convicted for possession of arms which were part of a consignment brought to India that led to serial blast which claimed 257 people's lives.

Throughout his career, he has done variety of roles but he is largely known for playing roles of gangsters and criminals.

During his time in prison, he was allowed to carry electronic cigarettes citing migraine attacks and withdrawal symptoms to the officials .

Sanjay Dutt decided to venture into politics as Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate in 2009. But Supreme Court dismissed his candidacy because of the open case of 1993 blasts.

From 1993 to 2006, his frequently was ordered to spend time in jail.

Sanjay Dutt's performance Munnabhai and its sequel was heavily lauded. It is considered to be his best role in this century.

He went completely bald for 2012's Agneepath.

In 2008, he married small-time actress Manyata Dutt in 2008. The married couple had twins - Shahraan and Iqra.

In February 2016, he spent his final spell in prison; he is now considered a free man.

Sanjay Dutt's next role is yet unknown. He has been linked to the sequels of Munnabhai, Khalnayak and Dhamaal.