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Smoking and consumption of Tobacco / alcohol can be injurious to health.
We see this warning message every time we dare to smoke, chew tobacco, or drink alcohol… yet, alas, we still continue
Smoking, tobacco, and alcohol , these 3 idiots, are the embodiment of bringing death closer to you.
But wait—there’s a fourth idiot, the ultimate master of them all…
Drugs…
Synonymous with death, drugs are among the most used—and abused—substances around us. They are more prevalent in the entertainment industry and high society, largely due to their pricing and availability.
From Michael Jackson to Bruce Lee… There are umpteen names that make the list.. and wait, our own Bollywood is not far behind…
The first name that creeps up in mind is our own BABA… Akka Sanjay Baba….. Sanjay Dutt.
कर हर मैदान फ़तेह
कर हर मैदान फ़तेह
कर हर मैदान फ़तेह, ओ बंदेया…
This inspiring song from the film Sanju, directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, encapsulates the tumultuous yet inspiring journey of Sanju Baba’s life.
The film explores various phases of Baba’s life, with a strong focus on his struggles with drug addiction, the AK-56 controversy, his relationship with his father, Sunil Dutt and about his best friend…
I’m not an ardent Sanju fan, but what stood out to me while watching the film was his relentless fighting spirit to overcome drug addiction.
The Son of a powerhouse couple- Nargis and Sunil Dutt, Sanju was a spoiled brat from his early teenage days. From Smoking to Drugs, Alcohol to women and guns… Baba had done it all…
But one thing about him—he has a good soul. A brave soul. He fought hard, waging a battle, a war within himself. And he emerged victorious.
This aspect of his life is powerfully brought to life by the exceptional Ranbir Kapoor, a masterclass in acting himself.
The portrayal of the character is so strikingly real that the reel Sanju and the real Sanju become indistinguishable.
Especially the Munnabhai MBBS classroom scene. RK has nailed it to perfection.
अगर कोई आदमी ड्रग्स से मर रहा हो ,तो भी रजिस्ट्रेशन करना जरूरी हैं क्या?
It took Sanjay Baba nine long years to completely break free from drugs—a struggle that tested his willpower at every turn. A stint in a U.S. rehab facility accelerated his recovery, helping him regain control of his life. But just as he returned to India and restarted his film career, he found himself entangled in something far more dangerous. This time, it wasn’t just a personal battle—it was a full-blown controversy.
The AK-56 saga had begun.
Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, Baba struggled relentlessly. Accused of possessing a firearm for his family’s protection, Sanjay Dutt was charged under the Arms Act and the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA).
The story then unfolds, detailing his time in jail and the hardships he endured, followed by his relentless struggle to clear his name.
घायल परिंदा है तू
दिखला दे ज़िंदा है तू
बाक़ी है तुझमें हौसला
तेरे जुनूँ के आगे
अम्बर पनाहे मांगे
कर डाले तू जो फैसला…
Rewind… Oh, I almost forgot to mention the most hilarious character in the film—Kamli (Kamlesh Kanhaiyalal Kapassi), a die-hard Gujarati fan, brilliantly portrayed by Vicky Kaushal.
The director masterfully infuses his humorous character into serious situations, and the typical Gujarati pronunciation is spot on.
Sexsphere nai kaha hai… Hole mai aana…
Ghee che to Gaapgap che…
What a Joshilla performance by Vicky bhai, especially when he passes out keeping his girlfriend waiting… And the reaction when Sanju confesses that he slept with his girlfriend… Mind blowing…… If I’m not mistaken, this film was one that truly brought Vicky Kaushal into the spotlight.
“A man is known by the company he keeps.”
True that.
Baba was guilty of keeping a bad company, from his teenage days to the infamous Dubai trip whilst shooting for a film called Yalgaar. If sources are to be believed it was the late Feroz khan who had arranged a meeting with the members of D company in Dubai…
But whilst he was swimming in the wrong ocean, the only strong current which was keeping him afloat was his father, the legendary Sunil Dutt. A philanthropist, a politician, an actor but above all a great father…
It’s easy to be a father, but hard to be a Daddy…
The film masterfully captures the father-son bond, depicting a father who does everything in his power to keep his son on the right path.
The drunk monologue of Kamli with Sunil Dutt is outstanding… He confesses that Sanju did not have any courage to talk with his father straight and he also had to rely on alcohol to speak to Sunil Dutt- calling spade a spade..
Such was the personality of Senior Dutt…
The son makes countless mistakes, yet the father never gives up on him. Instead, he tirelessly goes from door to door, striving to restore his son’s honor and cleanse his soul.
The Jaadu Ki Jhappi scene beautifully captures the bond between the Dutts. The recreated version is just as heartfelt and emotional as the original scene from Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
मेरा बेटा कोई गुजरा हुआ वक्त नहीं है, जो की वापस ना आ सके।। –
A dialogue from the Senior Dutt to one of the film producers brings goosebumps…
Sanju’s grief is heart-wrenchingly portrayed when he is not able to deliver the speech about his father. He is left shattered when his father does not wake up in the morning.
The acceptance of being a bad son in the dream sequence is overwhelming.
It brought tears to my eyes…
Maybe my inner self was cognizant of that fact… 🙁
पापा कहते हैं, “बड़ा नाम करेगा
बेटा हमारा ऐसा काम करेगा”
मगर ये तो कोई ना जाने
कि मेरी मंज़िल है कहाँ…
Life is a series of choices—some good, some bad, and some downright ugly. What you choose shapes your destiny. But with strength, courage, and perseverance, even a wrong turn can be corrected, leading you back to the path you were meant to walk.
The film may not be 💯% a biopic, creative liberties would have been taken…fictional characters would have been added, but somehow I liked Dutt...
Live life king size, adore your parents and do listen to your heart. As for whatever you do,