Sunil Dutt (played by Paresh Rawal) is a protagonist in Sanju.
Sanju's father and veteran actor. Initially controls Sanju's career launch but later supports his rehabilitation. Becomes a Lok Sabha member, faces threats after the Babri Masjid demolition, and urges Sanju to testify in court. Dies after Sanju's successful comeback performance. Winnie Diaz (played by Anushka Sharma) appears in Sanju.
London-based writer hired by Manyata to pen Sanju's biography. Initially skeptical due to Zubin's claims, she interviews Sanju and later tracks down Kamli in New York. After receiving an audio clip from Manyata and hearing Kamli's perspective, she completes the book Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, presenting a balanced account of Sanju's life. Manyata Dutt (played by Dia Mirza) appears in Sanju.
Sanju's wife. Proactively recruits Winnie Diaz to write Sanju's biography to control his public narrative. Later provides a crucial audio clip to Winnie, prompting her to investigate Kamli's account, and helps Sanju convince both the writer and Kamli of his innocence regarding the terrorism charges. Ruby (played by Sonam Kapoor Ahuja) appears in Sanju.
Kamli's girlfriend. Initially leaves Sanju when he relapses into drug addiction, but Kamli convinces her to register for marriage. After discovering Sanju's continued drug use, she ultimately ends their engagement to protect her future. Ruby's father / Dr. Asthana (played by Boman Irani) appears in Sanju.
Sanju (2018) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Sunil Dutt
(played by Paresh Rawal) — protagonist
Sanju's father and veteran actor. Initially controls Sanju's career launch but later supports his rehabilitation. Becomes a Lok Sabha member, faces threats after the Babri Masjid demolition, and urges...
Winnie Diaz
(played by Anushka Sharma) — supporting
London-based writer hired by Manyata to pen Sanju's biography. Initially skeptical due to Zubin's claims, she interviews Sanju and later tracks down Kamli in New York. After receiving an audio clip fr...
Manyata Dutt
(played by Dia Mirza) — supporting
Sanju's wife. Proactively recruits Winnie Diaz to write Sanju's biography to control his public narrative. Later provides a crucial audio clip to Winnie, prompting her to investigate Kamli's account,...
Ruby
(played by Sonam Kapoor Ahuja) — supporting
Kamli's girlfriend. Initially leaves Sanju when he relapses into drug addiction, but Kamli convinces her to register for marriage. After discovering Sanju's continued drug use, she ultimately ends the...
Ruby's father / Dr. Asthana
(played by Boman Irani) — supporting
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Winnie's biography follows the protagonist's life, including Sunil's role in launching his film career, supporting rehabilitation, and reacting to his...
Story Analysis
A troubled public figure's life is reconstructed through addiction, family support, legal stigma, artistic recovery, and reconciliation.
