Sanjay Dutt the path of fire, (manners: youtube,
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If one has to come across the word “rockstar” in Bollywood, Sanjay Dutt would be at the top of the list. With a life that reaffirms the notion that truth is different from fiction, Sanjay Dutt has been the darling of the masses for over four decades. Even a biopic on the actor’s eventful life was a huge hit among the audience. Over the years, Sanjay Dutt has played a variety of roles. His tremendous range as an actor has allowed him to play the roles of anxious heroes and menacing villains alike.
Notably, Sanjay Dutt has made his mark as one of the most bankable “bad guys” on screen over the years. Now, on his birthday, here is a list of films in which Sanjay Dutt played the villain. The best part? They are perfect for your weekend as all the movies on the list are available for streaming.
1. Reality: Reality – YouTube/Amazon Prime
We have to start with the 1999 classic. As Raghu, Sanjay Dutt delivered one of the most defining performances of his career. While Raghu is not the quintessential villain but also the hero of the film, it is easy to see that his character is one who has lost himself in the dark side of the world.
2. Agneepath – netflix
This Karan Malhotra film features Sanjay Dutt as Kancha Cheena in a never before seen avatar. As Kancha, with a bald head and no eyebrows, Sanjay Dutt was the perfect villain for Hrithik Roshan’s Vijay Dinanath Chauhan – the protagonist.
3. Panipat – netflix
In this historical drama, Sanjay Dutt played the role of Ahmed Shah Abdali opposite Arjun Kapoor’s Sadashiv Rao Bhau. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the film showed that Sanjay Dutt could play multiple roles from time to time with the ease of an experienced man.
4. KGF Chapter 2 – prime video
This film needs no introduction. Sanjay Dutt is playing the role of Adheera in Prashanth Neel’s film, which stars Yash in the lead role. Sanjay Dutt as Adheera is every bit scary.
5. villain– Zee 5
Another classic, Khal Nayak will introduce you to Sanjay Dutt and make no mistake, he is the villain. But Sanjay Dutt is the embodiment of the bad guys you can’t help but love in this film starring Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit.
Tell us your favorite pick from the list.