Sanjay Dutt, known for his villainous roles in Hindi cinema, was also a leading figure in Bollywood known for his stylish persona. Many actresses were captivated by him, and Manisha Koirala was one of them. She has worked with Sanjay in multiple films. Manisha revealed in an interview that she was a devoted fan, even keeping his photograph on her wardrobe door. Their bond has evolved into a strong friendship, marked by mutual support during challenging times.
On ‘The Kapil Sharma Show,’ Manisha Koirala spoke about her fondness for Sanjay. When asked about her favorite hero, she stated she was a fan and kept his photo on her wardrobe door. She later had the chance to work with him and shared her admiration.
Manisha and Sanjay have appeared together in films such as ‘Prasthaanam,’ ‘Yalgaar,’ ‘Mehbooba,’ ‘Sanam,’ ‘Baaghi,’ and ‘Khauff.’ In the 2018 film ‘Sanju,’ which was a biopic of Sanjay Dutt, Manisha played the character of Nargis, with Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. The film was highly successful. Manisha also shared that Sanjay was supportive during her cancer recovery. Their friendship remains strong to this day.