When Bollywood backed Sanjay Dutt; ‘The forgotten Sanju’ song recall tough phase | Hindi Movie News

Sanjay Dutt has remained one of Bollywood’s most controversial figures. His life has seen several dramatic and also shocking incidents over the years. His story was revisited in ‘Sanju’, directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The film starred Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. The movie may not have been the best from Rajkumar Hirani, but Ranbir Kapoor impressed the audiences with his performance.Some viewers raised concerns on ‘Sanju’ film. They felt certain aspects were missing. This included details about his Arms Act case. That case eventually led to his arrest and long legal battle.

Sanjay Dutt case that spanned decades

Sanjay Dutt’s legal troubles lasted for years. The case began in 1993. It continued through multiple hearings and also developments. After a long wait, the case concluded in 2016. That year marked a turning point. The actor was released from prison as a free man. His journey through the justice system became one of the most talked-about chapters in Bollywood history.

Throwback photo featuring Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan and more

In 2018, an old photograph resurfaced online. It quickly grabbed attention and went viral. The image featured Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar. They were seen holding a poster with Sanjay Dutt’s image. The message on it read, ‘Sanju We’re with u’. Ajay Devgn was also present in the same frame. The photograph sent a strong message. It showed that the actor had solid backing from the industry. This support remained despite negative publicity and serious allegations. The image is believed to date back to 1993. That was the period when Sanjay Dutt was first arrested. It highlighted how Bollywood stood by him during a difficult phase.

‘The Forgotten Sanju’ song

Another rediscovered element from that time is ‘The Forgotten Sanju’ song. It carried a deeply emotional and sympathetic tone. The track was sung by Abhijeet Bhattacharya. The opening lines are ‘Na dekho mujhe, aisi nazar se, waqt ka maara hoon main, ek bechaara hoon main’. The visuals show Sanjay Dutt going through hardships. He is seen being taken in and out of prison. At one point, late producer Yash Johar appears on screen. He is seen standing firmly with Sanjay Dutt. Shatrughan Sinha also makes a brief appearance towards the end. Details about the song’s makers remain unclear. Information about its director and producer is limited. However, many recall that it aired frequently on Zee TV during that period.

‘Khalnayak’ returns

On the professional front, Sanjay Dutt has made a major announcement. He revealed ‘Khalnayak Returns’ (Khalnayak 2) on April 25, 2026. The actor will reprise his iconic role as Ballu Balram. The sequel will continue the story from 1993. It will present a more mature version of the character after his prison term.Subhash Ghai will be involved as a creative mentor.