Sanjay Dutt’s real life has often felt more dramatic than the roles he has played — a long, winding saga of fame, fragility, rebellion, and redemption. Drugs, prison, complicated love, and turbulent family dynamics have all shaped the actor’s journey. It’s no wonder Rajkumar Hirani once turned his life into a biopic; few stories in Bollywood carry as much emotional whiplash as Dutt’s.

But one part of his past — his struggle with drug addiction — is something he has rarely dissected publicly. On The Himanshu Mehta Show, the actor finally opened up about the moment he realised just how deep into the darkness he had fallen.

‘I Woke Up, Looked at Myself… and I Got Scared’: The Moment That Changed Everything

Recalling the day his transformation began, Sanjay said, “The turning point was me.

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