'You have always been a rock in my life': Sanjay Dutt pens heartbreaking note remembering Sunil Dutt on 21st death anniversary

Sanjay Dutt paid tribute to his father, Sunil Dutt, on the 21st anniversary of his death and called him the constant strength in his life. The actor shared three old family pictures featuring Sunil Dutt, himself and his sisters, Namrata Dutt and Priya Dutt. In his message, Sanjay said he still misses his father and feels honored to be his son.

Sanjay Dutt pays tribute to father Sunil Dutt

According to IANS, Sanjay Dutt remembered Sunil Dutt on May 25, the day that marked 21 years since the veteran actor and politician died. Sanjay posted the pictures with an emotional note for his father, who died in his sleep after a heart attack at the age of 75.



“I miss you always dad and I love you, you are and have always been a rock in my life, I am honoured and grateful to have a dad like you,” Sanjay wrote in the caption.

Sunil Dutt remains one of Hindi cinema’s most respected names. He made his film debut in 1955 with 'Railway Platform' and later gained wide recognition with 'Ek Hi Raasta' and 'Mother India.' His career grew through major films such as 'Sadhna,' 'Sujata,' 'Gumrah,' 'Waqt,' 'Khandan,' 'Mera Saaya,' 'Hamraaz,' 'Milan,' 'Mehrban,' 'Padosan,' 'Heera,' 'Zakhmee,' 'Nagin,' 'Daaku Aur Jawan,' and 'Jaani Dushman.'

Sunil Dutt’s films and Sanjay Dutt’s upcoming work

Sunil Dutt also earned praise for performances in 'Insān Jaag Utha,' 'Chhaya,' 'Mujhe Jeene Do,' 'Nartaki,' 'Yaadein,' 'Gaban,' 'Chirag,' 'Darpan,' 'Reshma Aur Shera,' '36 Ghante,' 'Muqabla' and 'Dard Ka Rishta.' His final screen appearance came in the 2003 blockbuster 'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.,' which also starred Sanjay Dutt.

Sunil Dutt was married to actress Nargis. Reports said he once saved her life from a fire on the sets of 'Mother India.' The couple had three children, Sanjay, Namrata, and Priya. Nargis died in 1981 due to pancreatic cancer.

Sanjay Dutt was last seen in the political drama 'Aakhri Sawal,' directed by Abhijeet Mohan Warang. The film also stars Namashi Chakraborty, Amit Sadh, and Sameera Reddy.

He will next appear in Ahmed Khan’s comedy 'Welcome To The Jungle.' The film features Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, Mika Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Tusshar Kapoor and Sayaji Shinde.