Sanjay Dutt (Hindi: संजय दत्त), born 29 July 1959) is an Indian Hindi film actor and politician. Dutt, son of Hindi film actors Sunil and Nargis Dutt, made his acting debut in 1981.
Personal life
Dutt was born on 29 July 1959 to Bollywood actors
Sunil Dutt and
Nargis. He was educated at the
Lawrence School Sanawar. Dutt married actress
Richa Sharma in 1987. Sharma died of brain tumor on 10 December 1996. Dutt's second marriage was to model
Rhea Pillai in 1998. They divorced in 2005. Dutt married Manyata (also known as Dilnawaz Sheikh) in 2008, after two years of dating. On 21 October 2010, he became a father to twins, a boy named Shahraan and a girl named Iqra.
Drug Addiction
Sanjay started doing drugs casually in college. When he got into films, he used his actor's fees to fuel his drug addiction. This addiction continued for 8 years. After his family discovered his drug problems, he approached his father for helping him. After spending 2 years in Jackson, MS recovering from his drug addiction, he returned to Mumbai.
Film career
As a
child actor, Dutt appeared in the 1971 film
Reshma Aur Shera, starring his father. He appears briefly as a qawali singer in his first film appearance. Dutt made his
Bollywood movie debut with
Rocky in 1981. He went on to act in many 1980's films including
Vidhata,
Jeeva,
Naam and
Taaqatwar.
In the 1990s Dutt acted in films such as Sadak and Khoon Ka Karz. He starred in the 1991 movie Saajan for which he was nominated for the Filmfare Best Actor Award. In 1993 he starred in the movie Khal Nayak for which he earned his second Filmfare Best Actor Award nomination. In 1999's , he finally won his first Filmfare Best Actor Award.
In the 2000s Dutt acted in many films such as Mission Kashmir, Jodi No.1, Hathyar, Kaante, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, Dus, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Dhamaal, Blue (2009), and Knockout (2010). During this time he got several more nominations and awards. Now he is all set to make his debut as a producer with the film Rascals, and Khotey Sikkey under the banner of Sanjay Dutt Productions Pvt Ltd.
Illegal possession of arms
Due to terrorist interactions, and supposed weapons possession, on 19 April 1993, Sanjay was arrested under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA). He spent 16 months in jail as an undertrial until he was granted bail in October 1995 by the
Supreme Court of India.
In November 1993, a 90,000-page long primary chargesheet was filed against the 189 accused in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case including Sanjay.
In March 2006, when framing muthar charges against extradited Abu Salem and co-accused Riyaz Siddiqui in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case, the prosecution said that Salem delivered 9 AK-56 rifles and some hand grenades to actor Sanjay Dutt at his Bandra house in the second week of January 1993.
On 13 February 2007, the special branch of Mumbai police arrested Abdul Qayyum Abdul Karim Shaikh, a close aide of Dawood Ibrahim and wanted by Mumbai Police Special Task Force for his role in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts from Mumbai. Qayuum had been named by Sanjay Dutt in his confessional statement. Sanjay had said that he met Qayuum in Dubai in September 1992 and bought a pistol from him. According to CBI, the pistol was sold to Sanjay at the instance of Dawood's brother Anees Ibrahim.
On 31 July 2007, Dutt was sentenced to six years rigorous imprisonment for illegally possessing weapons. At the same time, Dutt was also "cleared of terrorism conspiracy charges in the blasts" related to the 1993 bombings. On 7 August 2007, Dutt appealed the sentence. Later, on 20 August 2007, the Supreme Court of India granted Dutt interim bail. He was released after Yeravada Jail authorities received a copy of the court's bail order. The bail was valid until the time the special TADA court, which sentenced Dutt on 31 July, provides a copy of its judgment to him. Dutt was released from jail on 23 August. On 22 October 2007 Dutt was back in jail but again applied for bail. On 27 November 2007, Dutt was granted bail by the Supreme Court. He currently has an appeal for an acquittal pending. In January 2009, Dutt announced that he would contest the 2009 Lok Sabha elections on the Samajwadi Party ticket. However, he withdrew his candidacy in March 2009 after the Supreme Court refused to suspend his conviction.
International humanitarian initiatives
On 16 December 2008, he was appointed a
Goodwill Ambassador for
IIMSAM - the
Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition. He will be promoting the use of
Spirulina to help the organization's advocacy and endeavor against
malnutrition and
hunger. His role will also support
IIMSAM's efforts to secure the
United Nations Millennium Development Goals by mainstreaming the use of Spirulina to eradicate malnutrition, achieve food security and bridge the health divide with a special priority for the developing and the least developed countries.
Filmography
1980s
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! Year !! Film !! Role !! Awards
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|1981 ||
Rocky|| Rakesh/Rocky D'Souza ||
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|rowspan="2" | 1982 ||
Vidhaata || Kunal Singh ||
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Johny I Love You || Raju S. Singh/Johny ||
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|rowspan="2" | 1983 ||
Main Awara Hoon || Sanjeev 'Sanju' Kumar ||
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Bekaraar || Shyam ||
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|rowspan="2" | 1984 ||
Mera Faisla || Raj Saxena ||
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Zameen Aasmaan || ||
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|rowspan="2" | 1985 ||
Jaan Ki Baazi || ||
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Do Dilon Ki Dastaan || Vijay Kumar Saxena ||
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|rowspan="4" | 1986 ||
Mera Haque || Prince Amar Singh ||
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Jeeva || Jeeva/Jeevan Thakur ||
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Jalwa || Himalya Chand ||
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Naam || Vicky Kapoor ||
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|rowspan="3" | 1987 ||
Naam O Nishan || Inspector Suraj Singh ||
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Inaam Dus Hazaar || Kamal Malhotra ||
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Imaandaar || Rajesh ||
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|rowspan="5" | 1988 ||
Jeete Hain Shaan Se || Govinda ||
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Mohabbat Ke Dushman || Hisham ||
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Khatron Ke Khiladi || Raja ||
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Kabzaa || Ravi Varma ||
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Mardon Wali Baat || Tinku ||
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|rowspan="7"| 1989 ||
Itihaas || Karan ||
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Taaqatwar || Inspector Sharma ||
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Kanoon Apna Apna || Ravi ||
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Hum Bhi Insaan Hain || Bhola ||
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Hathyar || Avinash ||
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Do Qaidi || Manu ||
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Ilaaka || Inspector Suraj Verma ||
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1990s
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! Year !! Film !! Role !! Awards
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|rowspan="6"| 1990 ||
Zahreelay || Raaka ||
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Tejaa || Tejaa/Sanjay ||
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Khatarnaak || Suraj/Sunny ||
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Jeene Do || Karamvir ||
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Krodh || Vijay/Munna ||
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Thanedaar || Brijesh Chandar (Birju)||
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|rowspan="7"| 1991 ||
Yodha || Suraj Singh ||
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Sadak || Ravi||
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Qurbani Rang Layegi || Raj Kishen ||
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Khoon Ka Karz || Arjun ||
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Fateh || Karan ||
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Do Matwale || Ajay 'James Bond 009' ||
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Saajan || Aman Verma/Sagar ||
Nominated,
Filmfare Best Actor Award
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|rowspan="5"| 1992 ||
Jeena Marna Tere Sang || ||
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Adharm || Vicky Verma ||
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Sahebzaade || Raja ||
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Sarphira || Suresh Sinha ||
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Yalgaar || Vishal Singhal ||
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|rowspan="4"| 1993 ||
Sahibaan || Prince Vijay Pal Singh ||
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Khal Nayak || Ballu ||
Nominated,
Filmfare Best Actor Award
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Kshatriya || Vikram Singh ||
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Gumrah || Jagan Nath (Jaggu) ||
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|rowspan="4"| 1994 ||
Zamane Se Kya Darna || ||
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Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se || Raju ||
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|| Baba ||
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Amaanat || Vijay ||
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|rowspan="2"| 1995 ||
Jai Vikraanta || Vikraanta ||
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Andolan || Adarsh ||
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|rowspan="2"| 1996 ||
Namak || Gopal ||
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Vijeta || Ashok ||
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|rowspan="4"| 1997 ||
Sanam || Narendra Anand ||
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Mahaanta || Sanjay 'Sanju' Malhotra ||
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Dus || Captain Raja Sethi || Incomplete film
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Daud || Nandu ||
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|rowspan="2"| 1998 ||
Dushman || Major Suraj Singh Rathod ||
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Chandralekha || Cameo || Telugu film
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|rowspan="6"| 1999 ||
|| Karan Singh ||
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Kartoos || Raja/Jeet Balraj ||
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Safari|| Captain Kishan ||
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Haseena Maan Jaayegi || Sonu ||
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|| Raghu ||
Winner,
Filmfare Best Actor Award
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Khoobsurat || Sanju ||
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2000s
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!Year !! Film !! Role !! Other notes
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|rowspan="7"| 2000 ||
Khauff || Anthony/Vicky/Babu ||
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Baaghi || Raja ||
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Chal Mere Bhai ||Vicky ||
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Jung || Balli ||
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Mission Kashmir || SSP Inayat Khan ||
Nominated,
Filmfare Best Actor Award
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Kurukshetra || A.C.P Prithviraj Singh ||
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Raju Chacha || Gafoor ||
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|rowspan="1"| 2001 ||
Jodi No.1 || Jai ||
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|rowspan="7"| 2002 ||
Pitaah|| Rudra ||
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Hum Kisise Kum Nahin|| Munna Bhai ||
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Yeh Hai Jalwa|| Shera || Uncredited
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Maine Dil Tujhko Diya|| Bhai-Jaan ||
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Hathyar|| Rohit Raghunath Shivalkar/Raghunath Namdev Shivalkar ||
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Annarth|| Iqbal Danger ||
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Kaante || Jay Rehan 'Ajju'||
Nominated,
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
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|rowspan="3"| 2003 ||
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah || Sitara ||
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LOC Kargil || Lt. Col. Y. K. Joshi ||
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Munnabhai M.B.B.S. || Murli Prasad Sharma (
Munna Bhai) ||
Winner,
Filmfare Best Comedian Award
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|rowspan="5"| 2004 ||
Plan || Mussabhai ||
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Rudraksh|| Varun ||
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Rakht|| Rahul ||
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Deewaar|| Khan ||
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Musafir|| billa bhai ||
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|rowspan="9"| 2005 ||
Tango Charlie || Squadron Leader Vikram Rathore ||
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Parineeta|| Girish Babu ||
Nominated,
Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award
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Dus|| S. Dheer ||
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Viruddh... Family Comes First|| Ali ||
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Shaadi No. 1|| Lukhwinder Singh (Lucky) ||
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Ek Ajnabee|| ||DJ Special appearance
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Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!|| Yamaraj M. A., Himself ||
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Shabd|| Shaukat Vashisht ||
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Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse || ||
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|rowspan="4"| 2006 ||
Zinda || Balajeet Roy ||
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Tathastu|| Ravi Rajput ||
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Anthony Kaun Hai|| Master Madan ||
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Lage Raho Munna Bhai|| Murli Prasad Sharma (
Munna Bhai) ||
Nominated,
Filmfare Best Actor Award
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|rowspan="7"| 2007 ||
|| Pannalal Chohar ||
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Nehlle Pe Dehlla|| Johnny ||
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Sarhad Paar|| Ranjeet Singh ||
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Shootout at Lokhandwala|| Shamsher Khan ||
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Dhamaal|| Kabir Nayak ||
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Om Shanti Om|| Himself || Special appearance in song
Deewangi Deewangi
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Dus Kahaniyan|| Baba ||
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|rowspan="5"| 2008 ||
Woodstock Villa|| || Special appearance in item number
Kyun
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Superstar|| Himself || Special Appearance
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Mehbooba|| Shravan Dhaliwal ||
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Kidnap|| Vikrant Raina ||
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EMI – Liya Hai Toh Chukana Parega|| Sattar Bhai ||
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| rowspan="4"| 2009 ||
Luck|| Musa ||
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Aladin || The Ring Master ||
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Blue || Sagar ||
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|| Dharam Bhai ||
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2010s
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!Year !! Film !! Role !! Other notes
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| rowspan="5"| 2010 ||
Lamhaa || Vikram ||
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Toonpur Ka Superrhero || Narrator ||
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Tees Maar Khan || Narrator ||
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No Problem || Yash ||
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Knock Out || Veer Vijay Singh ||
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| rowspan="7"| 2011 ||
Chatur Singh Two Star || Chatur Singh || Post Production
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Double Dhamaal || Kabir || Releasing on June 24, 2011
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Rascals || || Filming
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Agneepath || || Filming
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Power || ||Filming
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Koochie Koochie Hota Hai || ||Filming
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Department || || Pre-Production
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Awards and nominations
References
External links
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