Mumbai, March 11: Priya Dutt, the daughter of late actor-politician Sunil Dutt and actress Nargis, is celebrating the anniversary of her parents' marriage.
On Wednesday, Priya shared throwback pictures of her parents and a family photo from her childhood on her X account (formerly Twitter).
She wrote, “Together, they created a home filled with love, laughter, and learning. Today marks the anniversary of their enduring love for each other. Every day, they demonstrated that true partnership is about nurturing, understanding, and inspiring one another through small gestures, unwavering support, and shared dreams. Through their relationship, I learned that love thrives in patience, respect, and joy, and that a partnership can be both tender and strong, personal and far-reaching. Their example serves as my guide for how to live, love, and find meaning in every moment. Happy anniversary, Mom and Dad”.
Priya is the younger sister of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt. Priya Dutt is associated with the Indian National Congress. She entered active politics after the death of her father, Sunil Dutt, who was a senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament from the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency.
Meanwhile, it is reported that the relationship between Sunil Dutt and Nargis began during the production of the film ‘Mother India’. During the shooting of a scene involving a fire sequence, Sunil Dutt reportedly rescued Nargis when the set caught fire. This incident led to a closer personal connection between the two actors. At the time, Nargis was already one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema and had established her career with films produced by Raj Kapoor and the RK Films banner.
Sunil Dutt was an emerging actor who had begun gaining recognition in the industry during the 1950s. Sunil Dutt and Nargis married on March 11, 1958. After their marriage, Nargis largely stepped away from acting and focused on family and public service. The couple had three children: Sanjay Dutt, Namrata Dutt, and Priya Dutt. Nargis later became involved in social work and was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 1980. Sunil Dutt continued acting and later entered politics, serving as a Member of Parliament and later as India’s Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports.