Sanjay Dutt wanted to marry this star's wife, proposed in front of his..., not Madhuri Dixit, Maanayata Dutt, Tina Ambani

On Sanjay Dutt's 65th birthday, a legendary actress from Bollywood's golden era revealed a heartwarming secret about the actor's childhood. In a nostalgic post, she shared a throwback photo and penned down a sweet note, reminiscing about Sanjay's adorable promise to marry her when he grew up. But the question remains... who is this actress who's been watching Sanjay grow up?

By: Roger Khuraijam  |  Published: May 7, 2025 9:10 AM IST

Sanjay Dutt wanted to marry this star's wife, proposed in front of his..., not Madhuri Dixit, Maanayata Dutt, Tina Ambani

Sanjay Dutt, the son of late actor Sunil Dutt and Nargis Dutt, made his Bollywood debut in 1981 with the popular film Rocky. Sanjay Dutt has always been known in the industry for his vibrant love life. After the release of his debut film, he was involved with his co-star Tina Munim, who later married Indian business giant Anil Ambani and became Tina Ambani. The young actor was also said to be involved with actresses like Madhuri Dixit.

On his 65th birthday, veteran actress Saira Banu took to Instagram and revealed a secret about this playful Bollywood star. She shared a photo of Sanjay Dutt and wrote, "Sanjay Dutt has always been like family to me. My entire family, starting from Ammaji to Aapaji, to Sahib, and to me, we've watched him grow from a tiny toddler into the remarkable person he is today."

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"I still remember when Nargis Aapa would come to our house for functions, and he would accompany her - this cute, good-looking kid. Nargis Ji would then shake his hands and say, 'Chalo, Saira Ji ko bolo tum kya bolte ho mujhe?' And then Sanju would look at me and say, 'Main Shaila Banu se shaadi karunga' in a cute little voice. Hahahah, so adorable! I believe Sharmila Tagore and I were the top favorites of Sanju. 'Many hands make light work,' and we've all cherished being part of his journey. He holds a special place in my heart. With all my love and blessings, I wish him a very happy birthday."

In 1988, the action hero tied the knot with actress Richa Sharma, who later died of a brain tumor in 1996. Sanjay Dutt had one daughter named Trishala Dutt from this marriage. Sanjay Dutt then remarried in 1998 with model Rhea Pillai; however, that marriage didn't last long and ended in divorce in 2008. Dutt remarried the same year for the third time and married Manyata Dutt, whose real name is Dilnawaz Sheikh. In 2010, the couple gave birth to twins, a son named Shahraan and a daughter named Iqra.

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