Sanjay Dutt, often portrayed as a villain in Hindi cinema due to his impactful roles, was also one of Bollywood’s most stylish and handsome actors during his time. Many actresses admired him, with some even considering him a guru. One such actress is Manisha Koirala. Manisha and Sanjay have worked together in several films. Manisha once shared in an interview that she was a huge fan of Sanjay and used to keep his photograph on her wardrobe door. The two are now very good friends and have supported each other through difficult times.
During an appearance on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show,’ Manisha Koirala, along with actress Mahima Chaudhry, was asked by Kapil about her favorite hero during that time. Manisha revealed her admiration for Sanjay, sharing that she kept his photo behind her wardrobe door. She mentioned that she later worked with Sanjay and even told him about this.
Manisha has collaborated with Sanjay Dutt in films such as ‘Prasthaanam,’ ‘Yalgaar,’ ‘Mehbooba,’ ‘Sanam,’ ‘Baaghi,’ and ‘Khauff.’ In the 2018 film ‘Sanju,’ a biopic of Sanjay Dutt starring Ranbir Kapoor, Manisha played the role of the late actress Nargis. The film was well-received and continues to be popular. Manisha also mentioned that Sanjay supported her during her cancer treatment. They share a strong friendship today.