10 must-watch films of Sanjay Dutt

Subhash Ghai's iconic pulpy love triangle featuring a criminal who falls in love with the very woman who is set to lure him into a trap is till date on of Dutt's most iconic anti-hero roles. (Photo: Movie Poster)

This Mahesh Bhatt classic should never have had a sequel. But the trauma of the same aside, this road-trip action drama, featured Dutt in one of his most iconic 'common man' performances alongside another stellar performance by Pooja Bhatt. (Photo: Movie Poster)

This Mahesh Bhatt film had Dutt in the role of a henchman who works for Paresh Rawal, and is assigned the role of evicting a man played by Alok Nath. But trouble comes to paradise when Dutt's character has a change of heart after interacting with and listening to the ideals of Nath. (Photo: Movie Poster)

This Mahesh Bhatt film had Dutt in the role of a man who falls prey to the world of smuggling after he mistakenly obtains a false visa to move to Hong Kong. The film also stars Nutan and Amrita Singh. (Photo: Movie Poster)

One of Dutt's most memorable performances and his first Filmfare Award win as well, this film explored the harsh realities of the Mumbai underworld with panache and raw dexterity. The film is loosely based on the life of the gangster Chhota Rajan. (Photo: Movie Poster)

This David Dhawan classic had Dutt in the role of one of two brothers who are sent to Goa by their father, only for them to fall in love. The film also stars Govinda, Karishma Kapoor and Pooja Batra. (Photo: Movie Poster)

This intense love triangle featured Dutt as one of two brothers, who fall in love with the same woman. Also featuring an early career turn from Salman Khan, this film starring Madhuri Dixit is one of the most memorable romantic dramas of Dutt till date. (Photo: Movie Poster)

This Rajkumari Hirani classic has a cult of its own. Featuring Dutt in one of his most iconic roles, this film is remembered for its unique sense of humour, witty one liners and a lead pair chemistry that is endearing to say the least. (Photo: Movie Poster)

A rare gem of a sequel, this Rajkumar Hirani comedy took the entire nation by storm with its unique modern spin on Gandhigiri. Featuring an equally entertaining Vidya Balan, this film is surely one of the more memorable highlights of the latter half of Dutt's career. (Photo: Movie Poster)

Few actors have put their physicality to as great as Dutt in his essaying of negative characters. One of his finest performances in recent years, this remake of the Amitabh Bachchan classic had Dutt biting his teeth into the character of the villainous Kancha Cheena. (Photo: Movie Poster)