Actor Sanjay Dutt paid tribute to his late mother, Nargis Dutt, on her 44th death anniversary on Saturday. He shared a heartfelt message and rare childhood photos on Instagram, expressing how deeply he misses her even after all these years.
A Heartfelt Tribute on Social Media
Sanjay posted black-and-white pictures showing him as a young boy with his parents, Nargis and Sunil Dutt. The touching images reflect the close bond they shared. In his caption, Sanjay wrote, “You may not be here, but your love never left. Miss you everyday Maa.”
The post quickly gathered emotional reactions from fans and followers, many of whom praised Nargis for her legendary career and loving role as a mother.
Nargis: A Timeless Icon of Indian Cinema
Nargis Dutt is widely remembered as one of the finest actresses in Indian film history. She began acting at the age of six with a minor role in Talash-E-Haq (1935). Her career truly began in 1942 with the film Tamanna.
Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, she starred in several major films, including:
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Andaz
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Barsaat
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Awaara
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Shree 420
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Chori Chori
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Mother India
Her role in Mother India (1957) is often regarded as one of the greatest performances in Indian cinema. The film was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Nargis received the first National Film Award for Best Actress for her final film Raat Aur Din (1967), where she portrayed a woman with dissociative identity disorder.
A Personal Loss Just Before a New Beginning
Nargis passed away on May 3, 1981, due to pancreatic cancer. Her death came just three days before the release of Sanjay Dutt’s debut film, Rocky. This made his first step into Bollywood both a proud and painful moment.
Sanjay has often spoken about the deep void her absence left in his life. Despite the passage of time, he continues to honor her memory and keep her legacy alive.
The Love Story of Nargis and Sunil Dutt
Nargis met actor Sunil Dutt on the sets of Mother India, where he played her son. Their love story bloomed off-screen, and the couple got married in 1958.
They had three children together—Sanjay, Namrata, and Priya. Sunil Dutt later entered politics and continued to serve the country, while also preserving Nargis’s memory through charitable work.
The Nargis Dutt Foundation, founded in her honor, continues to support cancer patients and promote healthcare and education across India.
Sanjay Dutt’s Latest Film: The Bhootnii
On the work front, Sanjay Dutt is back in the spotlight with his new film The Bhootnii, which hit theaters on May 1. The horror-comedy follows the quirky tale of a ghost hunter named Baba, played by Dutt, who targets a girl named Mohabbat.
The film stars Palak Tiwari alongside Dutt and features an ensemble cast including Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, Aasif Khan, and Beyounick.
The Bhootnii is directed by Siddhant Sachdev and presented by Zee Studios, Soham Rockstar Entertainment, and Three Dimension Motion Pictures. The film mixes spooky elements with comedy, offering a fresh twist to the genre.
What’s Next for the Veteran Actor?
Sanjay Dutt will next appear in Housefull 5, the latest entry in the popular comedy film series. The franchise is known for its humor and large cast, and Dutt’s role is expected to add new energy to the film.
With back-to-back projects, Sanjay continues to be a major presence in Indian cinema, just like his mother once was.
