Sanjay Dutt, known for his villainous roles in Hindi cinema, was also a prominent figure in Bollywood for his style and charisma. Numerous actresses were drawn to him, including Manisha Koirala, who held him in high regard. Manisha and Sanjay have a shared history of working together in multiple films. Manisha once confessed to being a devoted fan of Sanjay, even going to the extent of displaying his photograph on her wardrobe door. Their bond has evolved into a strong friendship, with both offering support to each other through challenging times.
On ‘The Kapil Sharma Show,’ Manisha Koirala, alongside Mahima Chaudhry, shared her admiration for Sanjay Dutt. When asked about her favorite hero, she confessed that she was a big fan of Sanjay and kept his photo on her wardrobe’s door. She later had the opportunity to work with him and shared her admiration.
Manisha Koirala and Sanjay Dutt have worked together in films like ‘Prasthaanam’, ‘Yalgaar’, ‘Mehbooba’, ‘Sanam’, ‘Baaghi’ and ‘Khauff’. She portrayed the role of the late actress Nargis in the 2018 film ‘Sanju,’ a biopic based on Sanjay Dutt’s life, where Ranbir Kapoor played the lead. The film was a success and continues to be appreciated. Manisha also revealed that Sanjay was a source of support during her cancer treatment. Their friendship remains strong to this day.