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Vicky Kaushal's Sanju character inspired by Sanjay Dutt's real-life best friend

Updated on: 15 June,2018 04:32 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Paresh Ghelani the character played by Vicky Kaushal is a very dear friend of Sanjay Dutt who is based out in America

Vicky Kaushal's Sanju character inspired by Sanjay Dutt's real-life best friend

Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor in Sanju

Rajkumar Hirani's upcoming film 'Sanju', a film based on the colourful life of Sanjay Dutt, features Vicky Kaushal playing a pivotal role in the film. Paresh Ghelani the character played by Vicky Kaushal is a very dear friend of Sanjay Dutt who is based out in America. The makers have made a point to showcase the similar friendship between Paresh Ghelani and Sanjay Dutt which is reminisced by Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.


While talking about Vicky Kaushal's character, Rajkumar Hirani shared, "Sanjay Dutt had many friends in his life. One such friend of Sanjay lives in America, Vicky's character traits are based on this friend of Sanju whose name is Paresh". The real-life essence of the character of Paresh Ghelani has been retained in the film which sees the character of Paresh standing by the actors' side through his thick and thin in life.


The recently released trailer of Sanju has taken the excitement of the audience to an all-time high owing to the gripping storyline and power packed performances by the ensemble cast. Written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the film will also star an ensemble cast in addition to Ranbir Kapoor which includes Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Vicky Kaushal, Sonam Kapoor and Dia Mirza amongst others.


Produced by Vinod Chopra Films and Rajkumar Hirani Films in association with Fox Star Studios. 'Sanju' is all set to be released on 29th June 2018.

Also read: Sanjay Dutt will watch Rajkumar Hirani's Sanju only after its release

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