Sunil Dutt (1929-2005)

Hindi star and director born in Khurd, Jhelum Dist. (now Pakistan) as Balraj Dutt. Former announcer on Radio Ceylon. Best known in his early career as the outlaw hero of [[Mother India]], playing the son of his future wife Nargis. Then shifted to the image of the cleancut modern youth in late 50s socials ([[Bimal Roy]]’s Sujata). Continued with both images throughout his career. Also played remarkable comedy roles, e.g. the bumbling lover in Padosan. Best work with B.R. Chopra. Recently, like Dilip Kumar, specialises in larger-than-life roles (Shaan). Directorial début, Yaadein, is an overtly experimental one-man show. Launched his son Sanjay Dutt to Hindi stardom with Rocky. Became MP representing Congress (I) in North Bombay constituency in 1979, playing a heroic role in the 1993 communal riots in Bombay.

FILMOGRAPHY (* also d): 1955: Kundan; Railway Platform; 1956: Ek Hi Raasta; Kismet Ka Khel; Rajdhani; 1957: Mother India; Payal; 1958: Post Box 999; Sadhana; 1959: Didi; Insaan Jaag Utha; Sujata; 1960: Duniya Jhukti Hai; Ek Phool Char Kaante; Hum Hindustani; Usne Kaha Tha; 1961: Chhaya; 1962: Jhoola; Main Chup Rahungi; 1963: Aaj Aur Kal; Gumrah; Mujhe Jeene Do; Yeh Raaste Hain Pyar Ke; Nartaki; 1964: Beti Bete; Ghazal; Yaadein*; 1965: Khandaan; Waqt; 1966: Amrapali; Gaban; Mera Saaya; 1967: Hamraaz; Meharbaan; Milan; 1968: Gauri; Padosan; Sadhu Aur Shaitan; 1969: Bhai Bahen; Chirag; Meri Bhabhi; Pyaasi Shyam; 1970: Darpan; Bhai Bhai; Jwala; 1971: Reshma Aur Shera*; 1972: Jai Jwala; Zameen Aasmaan; Zindagi Zindagi; 1973: Heera; Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye; Man Jeete Jag Jeet; 1974: Chhattis Ghante; Geeta Mera Naam; Kora Badan; 1975: Himalay Se Ooncha; Neelima; Umar Qaid; Zakhmi; 1976: Nagin; Nehle Pe Dehla; 1977: Sat Shri Akal; Ladki Jawan Ho Gayi; Aakhri Goli; Darinda; Gyaniji; Paapi; Charandas; 1978: Jindri Yar Di; Kala Admi; Ram Kasam; Daku Aur Jawan*; 1979: Ahimsa; Jaani Dushman; Muqabala; 1980: Ek Gunah Aur Sahi; Ganga Aur Suraj; Lahu Pukarega; Shaan; Yari Dushmani; 1981: Rocky (d. only); 1982: Badle Ki Aag; Dard Ka Rishta*; 1984: Laila; Raj Tilak; Yaadon Ki Zanjeer; 1985: Faasle; 1986: Kala Dhandha Goray Log; Mangal Dada; 1987: Watan Ke Rakhwale; 1988: Dharamyudh; 1991: Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi*; Qurban; Pratigyabadh; Hai Meri Jaan; 1992: Virodhi; Kshatriya; Parampara; 1993: Phool.

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