Bollywood References Are Incomplete Without Sanjay Dutt. These Films Are Proof!

While discussing Sanjay Dutt’s life during the trailer launch of Sanju, Ranbir said that it is almost science fiction and he is hardly far from the truth. Whether it is his personal or professional life, Sanjay Dutt can boast of experiences that are almost unique to him.

How many actors in Bollywood can boast of a career, popularity, style and charisma that is not only immortal in the minds of people, but are there frozen on the screen as a pop-culture reference? Well, Sanjay Dutt can. Whether it's his popularity, his style or his characters, even Bollywood films have used Sanjay Dutt as a reference and paid a subtle tribute to his iconic personality. Here is the one we are talking about.

Raanjhnaa

During the growing up years of Kundan and Murari in the film, their biggest source of courage and inspiration was shown to be Sanjay Dutt. Given the sequences play out in the 90s, it is only understandable! There is even a scene where the two are sitting in the theatre watching Sajaan and Murari shouting ‘sanjuuuu’ full of excitement.

Golmaal

India’s favourite franchise also has a major Sanjay Dutt connection. The character of Vasooli Bhai as played by Mukesh Tiwari is not only shown to be a major Sanjay Dutt fan but also is also dressed like Sanjay Dutt’s immortal character Raghu from Vaastav.

Laadla

In this superhit film starring Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Raveena Tandon, there is a scene for the Anil goes to watch a movie in the theatre. The movie in question here is none other than Sanjay Dutt’s blockbuster film ‘Khalnayak’.

Gangs Of Wasseypur

The film had several pop-culture references including one that has a Sanjay Dutt connect. If you remember carefully, the title track of Khaknayak, ‘Nayak Nahi Khalnayak Hoon Main’ was Faizal Khan’s ringtone in the opening scene of the movie.