Dilnawaz Shaikh (born July 22, 1978)[1] better known as Manyata Dutt or simply Manyata, is an Indian entrepreneur, former actress and the current CEO of Sanjay Dutt Productions. She married Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt in 2008.[1] She is best known for her item number in Prakash Jha's 2003-hit Gangaajal.[1][2][3]
Personal life
Manyata Dutt real name Dilnawaz Shaikh was born in a Muslim family[4] on 22 July 1978 as Dilnawaz Shaikh in Mumbai.[3] She was raised in Dubai.[3] She was known as Sara Khan in the film industry.[1] After her launch in Kamaal Rashid Khan's Deshdrohi in 2008, she was given the screen name "Manyata", by Jha,[1] but her aspirations to become a star ended when her father died, leaving the responsibility of the family business on her.
She married Sanjay Dutt on 7 February 2008 in a private wedding in Goa.[5] After two years she became the mother of twins, a boy named Shahraan and a girl named Iqra on 21 October 2010.[6][7]
Career
Prior to her marriage and before she met Dutt, Maanayata worked in Hindi films, such as Lovers Like Us, opposite actor Nimit Vaishnav.[8] The rights of the film were later purchased by Sanjay Dutt for Rs. 20 lakh.[8]
In popular culture
In the biographical film Sanju, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, which has been released on 29 June 2018, based on the life of Sanjay Dutt, her part has been portrayed by the actress Dia Mirza, while Ranbir Kapoor has portrayed the title role.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 From performing item numbers to becoming Mrs. Dutt: Manyata. The Indian Express(29 January 2009).
- ↑ Sanjay Dutt told me never give up, says wife Manyata.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 From Manyata to Mrs Dutt!. Mumbai Mirror(5 December 2010).
- ↑ Sanjay Dutt and Manyata's marriage is valid, rules court. Zee News(28 May 2008).
- ↑ Sanjay Dutt weds>Manyata. Rediff.
- ↑ Manyata Dutt delivers twins. The Times of India(21 October 2010).
- ↑ Sanjay Dutt's twins watch 'Policegiri' with their mom Manyata. News 18(3 July 2013).
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Bride and prejudice. Mumbai Mirror(29 February 2008).