By Hindustan Times
Actor-producer Sanjay Dutt says he desires to be like his father, late actor Sunil Dutt.
“I need to be like my father. Dutt saheb was an excellent support in our lives. I WOULD LIKE to be exactly like him. But I MIGHT also tell my kids how was I during my childhood days and that, don’t be like me,” said Dutt, who went through drug addiction in his youth. The 52-year-old has three children — the eldest is daughter Trishala from his first wife Richa Sharma, who died of brain tumour a few years ago. He has twins — Iqra and Shahraan — from his third wife Manyata, who he married in 2008.
Trishala grew up within the US, and as a result, Sanjay couldn’t spend much time along with her. He's seeking to make up for it by spending quality time together with his twins. “I couldn’t enjoy fatherhood with Trishala. I'VE missed all those golden moments. So now it’s a stupendous experience for me,” said Dutt, who feels an actor doesn’t carve a distinct segment for himself on account of his legacy.
“An actor doesn’t make a mark within the showbiz on account of parents. Dutt saheb had launched me (with Rocky in 1981), but later you must prove yourself,” he said.
