INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Ranbir Kapoor as Sanjay Dutt in Sanju
(Image courtesy: YouTube)New Delhi:
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
Before that, we throw some light on the other characters and the speculation around their roles
The makers have confirmed Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala and Dia Mirza's roles.Paresh Rawal as Sunil DuttParesh 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." Manisha Koirala as Nargis DuttSanjay Dutt's mother Nargis Dutt died of cancer three days before the premiere of his first film Rocky
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 DuttIf there is one
person who changed Sanjay Dutt's life drastically, it's his wife Maanyata Dutt
After they got married in 2008, she took charge of his business decisions and worked on making over his image
Dia Mirza plays Sanjay Dutt's wife, Maanyata. Images courtesy: Maanyata and Dia MirzaVicky Kaushal As Sanjay Dutt's Childhood
FriendEarlier, there was a lot of speculation that Vicky Kaushal will play Kumar Gaurav, who is married to Sanjay Dutt's sister Namrata, but
Raju Hirani said at the launch of the Sanju teaser that Vicky plays the actor's childhood friend. Images courtesy: YouTubeSonam Kapoor As
Rocky's Co-StarThere 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. Images courtesy: YouTube and Sonam KapooorJim Sarbh As Salman Khan Reports suggest that Jim
Sarbh's special appearance will show him as Sanjay Dutt's close friend and superstar Salman Khan
Since they were thick buddies at one point and did some films together like Saajan and Chal Mere Bhai, as well as a cameo together in Farah
Khan's Om Shanti Om, there is a high chance that Salman Khan's character will appear in the film at some point. Anushka Sharma As A Film
JournalistAnushka 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. Karishma
Tanna And Boman Irani are also in the film
Unconfirmed reports suggest that Karishma will play Sanjay Dutt's Khalnayak co-star (also a rumoured girlfriend) Madhuri Dixit and Boman
Irani will play his Kaante director and his one-time close friend Sanjay Gupta.Speculation is only building up the excitement among movie
As the makers confirm the roles of the other actors, we will have them for you right here
Watch this space for more.Sanju release on June 29.
