Sanju review: Hirani uses shock and awe to repackage Sanjay Dutt's life

Hirani juxtaposes his inimitable humour with Dutt's life events to make light of the actor's brash decisions and criminal offences

Sanjay Dutt’s life, in the biopic Sanju, is devoid of movie-star glamour. Hirani masterfully crafts it into a relatable story of a young boy who makes bad choices in times of great emotional turmoil and who has a difficult time shaking off bad company. The story is about the loving relationship of a father and a son and about an unwavering friendship that deserves a few tears and subtle applause. But it’s the tireless effort to shine a forgiving light on a fallen hero that detracts from Hirani’s trademark of delivering a complete entertainer.

Hirani juxtaposes his inimitable humour with Dutt’s