He is the son of legendary actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis Dutt.
He battled drug addiction in his early years and overcame it after rehabilitation.
He was imprisoned under the Arms Act in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.
His nickname “Baba” was given by friends and industry colleagues.
He is a trained guitarist and has performed as a playback singer.
His role in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. became a cultural phenomenon in India.