Sanjay Dutt Reflects On His 2 Year Rehab Journey In USA; Recalls, “I Was Dying, Approached My Father…”

Sanjay Dutt reflects on how his two-year stint in a US rehab completely changed his perspective on life, leaving him astonished at the time lost to drugs. His life has often resembled that of a tumultuous protagonist, filled with highs, lows, and intense public scrutiny. It’s no wonder filmmaker Rajkummar Hirani chose to depict his journey in a biopic, as his life encompasses all the elements of a gripping character arc: addiction, guns, imprisonment, a scandalous love life, and complex family relationships. One of the most controversial phases has been his struggle with drug addiction, especially following the passing of his legendary mother, Nargis. Sanjay has rarely spoken openly about this chapter—until now.

Sanjay Dutt Reflects Back On His 2 Years Rehab Journey In The US

On The Himanshu Mehta Show, he candidly shared the moment he realized the extent of his addiction and what motivated him to seek help. Sanjay Dutt recalled,“The turning point was me. One morning, I woke up, went to the bathroom, and looked at myself. I got scared. I could see I was dying. My face looked unrecognizable. I then approached my father, Sunil Dutt, for help, and he supported me. I was fortunate to be sent to a rehab in America during those days, I spent two years there.”

Reflecting on his rehab experience, Sanjay explained, “During those two years, I went out with the counselors, sat by the lake, enjoyed barbecues. I became more interactive, more talkative. I discussed cinema, life, everything. And, I thought, ‘What the hell was I wasting all these years for?’ Instead of appreciating the beautiful lake, having barbecues, running marathons on the highways, or riding bikes—experiences I had missed for so long—I realized I wanted this life. Not the one I’d been living. That was the moment I knew I had to change.”

Sanjay On Going Back To Rehab

He also urged young people to steer clear of similar pitfalls, emphasizing that change starts from within. When asked if he ever felt the urge to return to rehab after completing his treatment, he responded resolutely, “Never. It’s been over 40 years now. Never. Looking back at that life, I realize ‘that’s not me,’ and I don’t know how I managed to do that.”

Sanjay Dutt’s next film, Dhurandhar, is set to release this Friday, and fans eagerly await his return to the big screen.

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