Sanjay Gupta and Sanjay Dutt go back a long way and have worked in several films together. It’s been 17 years since they last collaborated and their fans are eagerly waiting for their next. In 2022, there were reports that their collaboration is finally happening and after that, there has been no update.
In conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Sanjay Gupta spoke about his much-awaited venture. When asked about reports that he and Sanjay Dutt were planning a film, Sanjay Gupta replied, “We are still planning a film together! As a matter of fact, his manager just came to meet me. We have worked out the script and now, we are working out the logistics.”
The filmmaker shared how he met Dutt for the first time. Speaking about it he said, “It must have been 35-40 years ago. I was an assistant director and I met him for the first time on location. Later, we shot for a film called ‘Thanedaar’ (1990) in Kodaikanal. It was during this outdoor schedule that we hit it out and we became friends.”
Sanjay Dutt featured in Sanjay Gupta's directorial debut, ‘Aatish’ (1994), which completed 30 years on June 17. This was followed by ‘Khauff’ (2000), ‘Jung’ (2000), Kaante (2002), Musafir (2004), Dus Kahaniyaan (2007) and the unfinished film, Alibaug. Sanjay Dutt also worked in his productions like Plan (2004) and Shootout At Lokhandwala (2007). This means that both have worked in as many as 9 films.
In an interview in 2022 with Bombay Times, Dutt admitted that in many ways, they grew up together, holding each other’s hand. He added that he knows ‘Gups’ well and he knows what he wants from him. “In many ways, we grew up together, holding each other’s hands. I know Gups well and I know what he wants from me. Beech mein, main behak gaya tha (In between i got distracted). I wasn’t taking care of myself and I didn’t want to work with him at a time when I was not at my best. The reason I hit the gym is that I started preparing myself to work with him again. I am getting back to my home turf very soon.”
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