Sanjay Dutt marked Mother’s Day in the most heartfelt way, taking to Instagram to honor the memory of his late mother and cinematic legend, Nargis Dutt. The ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’ actor dug into his personal archives and shared some rarely seen black and white childhood photographs with her, leaving fans deeply moved and nostalgic.
Sanjay Dutt’s emotional note for his late mother
Pouring his heart out in the caption, Sanjay wrote, “Mumma, I miss you. I wish you were here with me. Your love and blessings are always with me. Love you mom”. Among the pictures he shared, one particularly endearing still showed the entire family together, with Sanjay’s sisters Priya Dutt and Namrata Dutt by his side, all three gathered lovingly around their mother Nargis Dutt.
Nargis Dutt passed away three days before Sanjay Dutt’s Bollywood debut
Nargis Dutt passed away in 1981 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, in a heartbreaking twist of fate, just three days before her son Sanjay made his Bollywood debut with ‘Rocky’.
Priya Dutt’s heartfelt tribute to ‘biggest inspiration’ Nargis Dutt
On Nargis Dutt’s death anniversary, her daughter Priya Dutt also took to social media to share a deeply emotional tribute to the woman she calls her biggest inspiration. Writing on her official X handle, Priya spoke about the values her mother instilled in her: compassion, courage and selflessness, describing them not merely as qualities but as a way of life that was passed down to her children. She also spoke of how her mother taught her what it truly means to lead with the heart. Her post read, “Remembering my mother who taught me life’s most important values. Her compassion, courage and selflessness weren’t just qualities, they were a way of life she passed on to us. Mum showed me what it means to lead with heart and live with dignity. Forty-five years have passed since she left us, but her light has always been the loving force guiding my way. My greatest inspiration, always.”
Sanjay Dutt and Priya Dutt keep Nargis Dutt’s memory alive
For both Sanjay and Priya, the memory of their mother Nargis Dutt remains very much alive. The two siblings often turn to social media to express their love and longing for her, keeping her legacy warm and present through their heartfelt posts.