'Tell Him It's Over': How Madhuri Dixit Allegedly Ended Things With Sanjay Dutt After His 1993 Arrest
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Sanjay Dutt allegedly told Madhuri Dixit 'I love you' during their 90s romance, but their bond faded after his arrest and split from wife Richa Sharma.
Madhuri Dixit, often revered as the 'queen of Bollywood," has captivated generations with her acting brilliance, radiant presence, and iconic dance numbers. Rising to stardom in the late 1980s, she carved out a place for herself in an industry largely dominated by men. With blockbusters like Tezaab, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, and Dil To Pagal Hai, Madhuri didn't just hold her own—she led the charge.
Yet beyond her cinematic achievements, it was her rumored relationship with Bollywood's 'bad boy" Sanjay Dutt that became the stuff of gossip column legend. Their alleged romance—set against a backdrop of hit films, public speculation, and personal turbulence—remains one of the most whispered-about chapters in Bollywood history.
The two first shared the screen in films like Khatron Ke Khiladi, Thanedaar, Saajan, Khalnayak, and Ilaaka. Their on-screen chemistry was magnetic. But it wasn't just the cameras catching sparks. Industry insiders at the time noted an undeniable closeness between the stars off-camera—an emotional intimacy that felt like more than just professional camaraderie.
While Madhuri never publicly confirmed the relationship, the rumors swirled intensely throughout the early 1990s. Sanjay Dutt, meanwhile, was married to actress Richa Sharma, who was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor in the United States. During her absence, it was believed that Sanjay and Madhuri grew increasingly close—a connection that turned complicated when Richa returned to India.
According to reports, Richa was devastated by the state of her marriage upon her return. While she tried to rebuild their relationship, the emotional distance between her and Sanjay only deepened. At the same time, Madhuri reportedly began pulling away from the actor, especially as his legal troubles loomed.
Everything changed in 1993 when Sanjay Dutt was arrested under the TADA Act for illegal possession of arms in connection with the Mumbai bomb blasts. His sudden fall from grace shocked the nation—and allegedly marked the end of his equation with Madhuri.
According to a report in Stardust magazine at the time, Madhuri decisively cut ties. The article claimed she had conveyed through Sanjay's sister: 'Please tell Sanju not to call me up ever. Tell him that it's all over." Whether or not those words were truly hers, the message was clear—Madhuri had chosen distance, prioritizing her reputation and professional future.
Richa Sharma, before her tragic death in 1996, spoke briefly about the pain Sanjay endured after Madhuri exited his life. She described him as someone emotionally fragile, saying he often leaned heavily on others for support. Losing Madhuri, she believed, left him emotionally adrift.
Through the years, Sanjay Dutt has occasionally hinted at the affection he once held for her. In a 2017 event, when asked which actress he would marry if given the chance, he answered candidly: 'I would like to marry Madhuri Dixit." His remark stirred fresh conversation, but Madhuri remained publicly silent, as she had for decades.
Despite endless speculation, Madhuri has consistently maintained her dignity and distance. While tabloids continued to revisit their story, she chose to focus on her career, marriage, and motherhood—never allowing a media narrative to define her legacy.
Today, Madhuri Dixit stands not only as one of Indian cinema's most enduring stars, but also as a woman who moved forward with grace—leaving behind a rumored romance that, though never confirmed, continues to live on in Bollywood's collective memory.
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