How Does Sanjay Dutt Remember His Mother Nargis on Her Birth Anniversary?

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Key Takeaways
- Sanjay Dutt shares nostalgic memories of his mother, Nargis.
- Nargis is celebrated as a legendary actress in Indian cinema.
- She was known for her roles in various genres, showcasing her versatility.
- The couple, Nargis and Sunil Dutt, had a profound personal and professional partnership.
- 'Housefull 5' is set to release on June 6, 2025, featuring a stellar cast.
Mumbai, June 1 (NationPress) Actor Sanjay Dutt, who is set to appear in the upcoming film ‘Housefull 5’, is honoring his mother, the iconic actress Nargis, on her birth anniversary.
On Sunday, he shared two nostalgic images of his mother on Instagram. The first image is a classic black-and-white portrait of Nargis, while the second showcases the late actor and politician, Sunil Dutt, alongside Nargis.
He captioned the post, “Happy birthday maa, I miss you every day and love you more.”
Nargis is celebrated as one of the most exceptional actresses in the annals of Indian cinema. She was known for portraying sophisticated and independent women across various genres, ranging from screwball comedy to dramatic literature. In the 1950s and 1960s, she was one of the highest-paid actresses.
In 1958, she married Sunil Dutt, with whom she starred in ‘Mother India’, a film that was nominated for an Oscar that same year. It is said that Sunil Dutt saved her life from a fire during the filming of ‘Mother India’, a moment referenced in the Shah Rukh Khan film ‘Om Shanti Om’.
The couple had three children: Sanjay Dutt, Namrata Dutt, and Priya Dutt.
On the professional front, Sanjay is preparing for ‘Housefull 5’, which also features Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek A. Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir. The film is directed by Tarun Mansukhani.
Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, ‘Housefull 5’ is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on June 6, 2025.