Sanjay Dutt turns 66; stream these movies to celebrate the ‘Khalnayak’ of Indian cinema

Sanjay Dutt, who turned 66 today, has had a remarkable journey in Indian cinema. From hard-hitting dramas to light-hearted comedies, he has delivered performances that continue to resonate with audiences across generations.

Actor Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt. Photo courtesy: Screengrab

On his birthday, fans can celebrate his charm and versatility with a special selection of fan-favourite films now available for streaming on ZEE5 Global.

The Bhootnii
Category: Horror‑Comedy Film
Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, Palak Tiwari
Release Year: 2025

Set on the haunted campus of St. Vincent’s College in Delhi, The Bhootnii is a spooky comedy where a heartbroken student unknowingly awakens the spirit Mohabbat (Mouni Roy), leading to supernatural chaos around Valentine’s Day. Sanjay Dutt plays Baba, an eccentric ghost hunter armed with quirky gadgets and secrets from his past. Mixing chills with laughs, the film offers a rollercoaster of heartbreaks, hauntings, and ghostbusting heroics.

Khalnayak
Category: Action-Thriller Film
Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff
Release Year: 1993

A landmark role in his career, Dutt plays Ballu, the complicated anti-hero with a tragic backstory and unmatched charisma. Khalnayak remains a cult classic.

Dhamaal
Category: Comedy Film
Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, Riteish Deshmukh, Ashish Chaudhary
Release Year: 2007

Dutt plays Inspector Kabir in this madcap treasure hunt comedy where chaos follows four hapless friends. His straight-faced seriousness amidst wild gags is comic gold.

Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Category: Comedy Film
Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Pooja Batra, Kader Khan
Release Year: 1999

Dutt and Govinda team up for comic madness as two brothers tangled in love and lies. Full of mistaken identities and hilarious drama, it’s classic 90s fun.

No Problem
Category: Comedy Film
Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna, Kangana Ranaut, Paresh Rawal
Release Year: 2010

As Yash, a street-smart thief, Dutt steals both diamonds and scenes in this hilarious caper about botched robberies and mistaken identities.