Sanjay Dutt, recognized as a villain in Hindi cinema for his impactful performances, was also a style icon in Bollywood. His charm attracted many actresses, with Manisha Koirala being one of his admirers. She has worked with Sanjay in several films, and their professional relationship later developed into a strong friendship. Manisha admitted in an interview that she was a huge fan of Sanjay and kept his picture on her wardrobe door. She also shared that they have supported each other through difficult times.
During an appearance on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show,’ Manisha Koirala discussed her admiration for Sanjay. When asked about her favorite hero from that era, she confirmed that she was a fan of Sanjay and kept his photo on the back of her wardrobe door. She later revealed this to Sanjay when they had the opportunity to work together.
Manisha and Sanjay have shared screen space in films like ‘Prasthaanam,’ ‘Yalgaar,’ ‘Mehbooba,’ ‘Sanam,’ ‘Baaghi,’ and ‘Khauff.’ In the film ‘Sanju,’ a biopic on Sanjay Dutt, Manisha portrayed Nargis, and Ranbir Kapoor played the lead. The film was widely acclaimed. Manisha also mentioned that Sanjay was a supportive presence during her cancer treatment, and they remain close friends.