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Priya Dutt Critiques 'Sanju' for Lacking Depth and Family Focus

The actor's sister praised Ranbir Kapoor's performance but called the 2018 biopic more entertainment-driven than a true portrayal of Sanjay Dutt's life.

Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Sanjay Dutt, Sanju was released in 2018.
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Overview

  • Priya Dutt expressed disappointment with 'Sanju,' stating it failed to fully capture the complexities of her brother Sanjay Dutt's life.
  • She criticized the film's underrepresentation of their parents, Sunil Dutt and Nargis, and its focus on an amalgamated friend character over family dynamics.
  • Despite her critique, Priya praised Ranbir Kapoor's performance, describing it as a highlight of the film.
  • Director Rajkumar Hirani defended the film against allegations of whitewashing, asserting it portrayed key events like Sanjay Dutt's gun possession and jail term accurately.
  • 'Sanju,' released in 2018, achieved massive commercial success, earning Rs. 586.85 crore worldwide, but continues to face scrutiny over its narrative choices.