From 'Vaastav' to 'Ageepath': Celebrating Sanjay Dutt's 64th birthday with his iconic on-screen performances

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Bollywood. Today, as he turns 64, we celebrate his iconic performances that have solidified the actor's place in the hearts of millions of cinephiles. With a career spanning over four decades, Dutt has showcased his versatility as an actor through a myriad of roles. After his debut with ‘Rocky’ in 1981, he never looked back and gave a number of hits. Among these are ‘Saajan’, ‘Sadak’, ‘Khalnayak’, ‘Aatish’, ‘Andolan’, ‘Daag’, ‘Haseena Maan Jaayegi’, and many others. So, as Bollywood's beloved 'Baba' celebrates his 64th birthday, let's revisit 5 of his most iconic film performances that have left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.

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Perhaps the most iconic role of his career, Sanjay Dutt's portrayal of Murli Prasad Sharma, aka Munna Bhai, in Rajkumar Hirani's cult classic was an instant hit with audiences. His impeccable comic timing, heartwarming innocence, and infectious charm turned Munna Bhai into a lovable character that continues to be etched in the hearts of fans to this day.

In this gritty crime drama, Dutt essayed the role of Raghu, a young man whose life takes a dark and violent turn when he becomes entangled in the underworld. His intense and nuanced performance earned him widespread critical acclaim and fetched him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

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