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Sanju
संजू
2018 161 min India, United States of America 12+
★6.9
Drama
Director: Rajkumar Hirani
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Description
Sanju explores some of the most crucial chapters from movie star Sanjay Dutt’s dramatic and controversial real life. It gives a lowdown on his tryst with drugs and his trials and tribulations in the Arms Acts case and the 1993 Mumbai blasts.
Budget:
$21.92M
US Gross:
$7.91M
Worldwide:
$67.41M
Starring
Ranbir Kapoor
Actor
Paresh Rawal
Actor
Manisha Koirala
Actor
Awards
Asian Film Academy 2019
— Best Original Score
Asian Film Academy 2019
— Best Screenplay
Asian Film Academy 2019
— Best Director
Asian Film Academy 2019
— Best Actor
Asian Film Academy 2019
— Best Picture
Asian Film Academy 2019
— Best Supporting Actor
Key opinion
Sanju is widely lauded for its stellar performances, with Ranbir Kapoor receiving universal acclaim for his transformative portrayal of Sanjay Dutt. While the film is praised for its emotional depth and direction, it is framed as a sympathetic biographical exploration that attempts to humanize its subject amidst controversial life events.
| Acting | Ranbir Kapoor delivers a brilliant, authentic performance that captures the essence and inner world of Sanjay Dutt. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast, featuring veterans like Paresh Rawal and Manisha Koirala, provides a powerful and legendary anchor to the narrative. | |
| Direction | Rajkumar Hirani’s direction successfully balances the portrayal of Dutt's tragic personal struggles with his public persona. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay effectively utilizes monologues and contrasting perspectives to navigate the complexities and ambiguous nature of the protagonist's life. |