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Sanjay Dutt Recalls Father Sunil Dutt Being 'Hitler' on 'Rocky' Set

Sanjay Dutt reminisced on a talk show about his father Sunil Dutt's strict directorial style during the filming of his 1981 debut "Rocky". He shared an incident where he was falsely told to take a break for food by an assistant, leading to a furious scolding from his father upon his return. The film, which also starred Tina Munim and Reena Roy, was completed by director Raj Khosla after Sunil Dutt left due to his wife Nargis's illness. "Rocky" was released shortly after Nargis Dutt's passing.

Key Points: Sanjay Dutt Calls Father Sunil Dutt 'Hitler' on Set

  • Sunil Dutt directed son's debut
  • Sanjay scolded for eating during shoot
  • Assistant gave false break instruction
  • Film released after Nargis Dutt's death
  • Raj Khosla completed direction
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When Sanjay Dutt called father Sunil Dutt 'Hitler On The Set'

Sanjay Dutt reveals his father Sunil Dutt was a strict director on his debut film 'Rocky', sharing a story of a massive on-set scolding.

When Sanjay Dutt called father Sunil Dutt 'Hitler On The Set'
"He was like Hitler on the set. - Sanjay Dutt"

Mumbai, April 6

Legendary actor Sunil Dutt directed his actor son, Sanjay Dutt in his debut drama "Rocky".

During an episode of the celebrity talk show, "Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai", Sanjay recalled how his father was like a 'Hitler' on the set.

Sanjay shared, "Dad was very strict. Once he had said something, you can't just go and ask him, "What if I do this in a different way?". He was like Hitler on the set."

He remembered an incident from their shoot diaries in Kashmir.

"Dad had already placed the shot, and his assistant came to me and said, "Go and eat your food". When I told him, "But it is not break yet", he said, "no it is break time, go and eat", Sanjay shared.

As Sanju was having his food in the restaurant, people came running and told him, "Dutt Sahab is shouting."

When Sanjay came back on the set, he got a massive scolding from his father.

"How dare you go and eat when the entire unit is standing here? Have you become a star already?," Sunil Dutt had said.

When Sunil Dutt later asked his assistant, "Did you tell him to go and have food?", he simply denied.

"Rocky" was released back in 1981, marking the acting debut of Sanjay Dutt.

Written by Bharat B. Bhalla and Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza, and produced by

Amarjeet, the movie also stars Tina Munim, Reena Roy, Amjad Khan, Raakhee, Ranjeet, Shakti Kapoor, and Aruna Irani in significant roles, along with others.

Besides directing the drama. Sunil Dutt also made a cameo appearance in "Rocky".

The later portions of the drama were helmed by Raj Khosla, who took over the charge as director after Sunil Dutt had to travel due to his wife Nargis Dutt's cancer.

The film was released only a few days after the demise of Nargis Dutt.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Haha, "Hitler on the set" is a bit harsh, no? But I get it. My dad was the same when he taught me to drive. Strict teachers make the best students sometimes. Rocky was a super hit, so his methods worked!
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Aman W
The assistant denying it is the real story here! Typical office politics, even on a film set. Poor Sanju baba got caught in the middle. Can't imagine the pressure of a debut with your father directing, especially with the family going through Nargis ji's illness. Respect.
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Sarah B
While I understand the need for discipline, comparing someone to Hitler, even in jest, feels inappropriate given the historical context. There are better ways to describe a strict work ethic. The story itself about father-son dynamics is fascinating though.
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Vikram M
This just shows Sunil Dutt's integrity. He didn't want his son to develop a 'star' attitude before he'd even earned it. That lesson probably stayed with Sanjay Dutt for life. Old-school values we could use more of today in the industry.
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Kriti O
Rocky's music is still iconic! "Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai" 😍 It's amazing the film was completed under such tragic personal circumstances. Puts all these behind-the-scenes stories into a very poignant perspective.

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