Sanjay Dutt Reveals How a Devoted Fan Left Him ₹72 Crore Property Before Passing Away

Sanjay Dutt recently reignited a remarkable story that underscores both the heights of fan devotion and the actor’s discreet sense of integrity. In a candid interview, Dutt confirmed that in 2018 he became the surprise heir to a fortune when a devoted fan named Nisha Patil, a 62-year-old Mumbai homemaker battling a terminal illness, named him the sole recipient of her entire estate worth an astonishing ₹72 crore. This sudden windfall was not the result of a personal relationship or years of correspondence. Patil and Dutt had never even met. Her admiration for him, forged through decades of experiencing his films, inspired this extraordinary gesture.

The news surfaced after Patil’s passing when her bank notified Dutt and her family of her wishes, documented through legal instructions and repeated communications. While such a bequest might seem like the stuff of films, Dutt’s response brought the narrative back to reality with quiet grace. He chose to return the entire inheritance to Patil’s surviving kin. Dutt’s admission, delivered without drama or embellishment “I gave it back to her family” prompted widespread praise for his humility and respect for familial ties.

Despite never having known the woman who admired him so deeply, Dutt felt no hesitation in rejecting the windfall. Accounts from individuals close to the episode suggest Dutt acted without delay or legal wrangling, involving lawyers solely to ensure the property reverted to its rightful heirs. The story, widely reported in 2018 but doubted by many, now finds confirmation from Dutt himself, adding a new layer to the already storied trajectory of his life.

Dutt’s choice stands in sharp contrast to the excesses often associated with celebrity culture. It demonstrates a character forged in adversity. Having navigated near-mythical highs and lows, from his blockbuster debut in Rocky to hits such as Khal Nayak, Vaastav, and the Munna Bhai series, to public legal battles and a multi-year prison sentence, Dutt has continued to challenge expectations both on and off screen. His journey drew further national attention with the release of Sanju, an autobiographical blockbuster that chronicled his turbulent life and resilience.

In recent months, Dutt has maintained a packed professional schedule. After the successful runs of Bhootnii and Housefull 5, he is set to appear alongside Nandamuri Balakrishna in Akhanda 2, slated for September, and in the espionage thriller Dhurandhar with Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, and others, releasing in December. He will also share the screen with Prabhas in The RajaSaab and star in the Kannada action epic KD The Devil next year.

This extraordinary story about a fan’s last wish and Dutt’s dignified gesture reveals much about the powerful ties film icons often form with the public. It shines a light on the human connections that endure long after the end credits roll, sometimes leaving behind legacies that defy imagination and, as in this case, restoring them to where they truly belong.