Veteran Bollywood actor turned politician, Sunil Dutt, has died in the city of Mumbai (Bombay), at the age of 75.
Mr Dutt, a major Bollywood star in the 50s and 60s, was the minister of sport and youth affairs and represented Mumbai in parliament.
He had been ill for some time and suffered a heart attack on Wednesday morning.
This tribute page is now closed. Read a selection of your comments below.
Your tributes:
A noble man who lived a life of honesty. The pride of India
Vishal Gupta, Hackensack, NJ
A true legend. Great actor, a nice person, heart of gold, so many things to say about him, he will be missed greatly - may his soul rest in peace, we will miss you sir.
Nirisha, Coventry
< He will be very much missed all over the world, always remembered as a great actor, wonderful person, and a great human being.
Harbhajan Singh, Nottingham
He was a great actor with discipline and was very kind at heart. It was just today that I was watching his song from 'Padosan', and appreciating his acting in comedy as well as drama movies. We miss him.
Sanghamitra, Des Moines, USA
More than a great actor, he was a saintly man, humble, kind and caring.
Shahid Siddiqui, Chicago, USA
Great actor, good friend and clean hearted social worker. Sunil Dutt is alive afresh in our memories! Our sincere prayers of comfort to the family.
E C Gomasa, Auckland, India
Nobody can fill the gap he has left. Not only in movies but in politics too.
Rohit Sharma, Delhi
 |  A great actor, a gentle giant and a noble soul |
A great actor, a gentle giant and a noble soul who felt with his heart and brought hope and happiness in the lives of others less fortunate, with humility and compassion.
Madhusudan Modha, London Besides a polished actor and a long-vision clean politician, Sunil Dutt was a great sage and a big hope for the slum dwellers in Bombay and he inspired many people to provide justice and rights to communities living in unhealthy conditions.
Shree Shah, Lalitpur, Nepal
Dutt was a good actor and great human being. Nobody can take his place, may god put his soul at peace.
Balvinder Singh, Zaandam, Netherlands
He was a great actor and a great person! We are grateful for his contributions to India.
Lomesh Patel, USA
I met him personally in Brum when he came to assist Imran Khan for the hospital in Lahore. A man who has done a great job in uniting religions and countries. He will be missed everywhere.
Sid, Birmingham, UK
Sunil Dutt was a loving father, down to earth man and courageous to say truth against stream. He will live for ever with his films in our heart.
Jay Patwa, Wilmington, USA
When I saw him first in Mother India, I was so impressed by him that he became my favourite actor. May his soul rest in peace. Kamesh
Kamesh Rao, San Jose, CA USA
I knew the legend Sunny Dutt, when I was in Mumbai (Bombay). He was a tireless Social Worker who devoted most of his life to the uplifting of the poor and the oppressed. He staged several foot walks for good causes. He will be missed by all and sundry. I remembered how they tried unsuccessfully to frustrate him. The downtrodden will find it very difficult to bear the loss. Especially from his constituency who see him as their demi-god.br />Louis Abiodun, Lagos, Nigeria
Dutt Saheb was a great human being and it's a great loss for all of us. It's very rare to find a person like him. May his soul rest in peace. We'll miss you.
Neerja Mishra, Pleasanton, USA I am very sad about the death of Sunil Dutt. He was a great actor, politician, and human being. I always pray for his family who he left behind.
Nur Nabi, Brooklyn, USA
He had friends and admirers not just in India but also across the world. My prayer is that he made peace with God. Praying for the family during the time of grief and loss.
Moses K, USA
One of the turning points in Sunil Dutt's life was when he declared he would marry Nargis. In those days Hindu-Muslim marriages were rare. Another great aspect of Nargis and Sunil Dutt's personalities was their personal relationship with President Jimmy Carter's family as both families dedicated to humanitarian causes. May God rest his soul in peace.
Shrikant Ashar, Boston, USA
Sunil Dutt was a wonderful man and a kind human being. He dealt with so many challenges throughout his life and came out of them unscratched.
Saurabh Parashar, Chandigarh, India
He was just a great, great human being, actor, politician. I first saw him in Mother India when I was 10. Since then I was his fan. May god rest him in peace. I am sad, very sad today at the loss of a great man.
Snehlata Devdutt, Colchester, UK
He always will be remembered as symbol of honesty and purity.
Salim Lalani, UK
We have lost another legend.
Bobby Singh, Sydney, Australia
A great human being lost. I have never seen a personality like his: interesting actor, clean politician, and a goodwill ambassador. A true hero indeed.
Gaurav Gujar, Toronto, Canada
I loved this actor, he is always in our heart.
Kamran, Luton, UK
We will miss him, he was one of a kind
Sania, London
India has lost a great person. He is a mentor to us all - standing for humility, honesty and honour. His loss will be dearly felt.
K Singh, Chicago/Mumbai
A great actor, an able leader and a noble soul. I remember his peace marches, but this time he has marched towards almighty. May his soul rest in peace.
Hardeep Modgill, Southampton, UK Though my ideology is very much inline with right wing, Sunil Dutt was the only person I loved and respected for his views about secularism. If every Hindu and Muslim had his heart and mind, India would become the greatest country and place to live.br />Girish, Atlanta, USA
It is quite a shock to hear about Mr Dutt's death. He was a truly great actor who I will have great memories of especially from Mother India. May his soul rest in peace. He will be truly missed.
Jyoti Chander, Leicester, UK
I'm really shocked to hear the tragic and sudden demise of Dutt Shahib, an ambassador of peace and of Hindu Muslim unity in India. An icon of entertainment and a parliamentarian, a real leader of the people.
Mehrun Nisa, Imphal Manipur
I am very sorry to hear this. He and his wife have been inspiration to Indian cinema. I would like to offer my prayer and heartfelt sorrow for this loss.
Shanti, New York
Legends are made of beings like Mr Sunil Dutt - a great son, husband, actor and a politician. He did the common things of life in an uncommon way and has thus earned the attention and love of the world. May his soul be in peace, forever.
Sherab Phunkyi, Madison, WI, USA Sunil Dutt's death will affect India through the loss of one of its great actors and social democrats. Mr Dutt and his family were instrumental in protecting many Muslim residents of Mumbai during the 1992 Babri Masjid riots. An avid supporter of downtrodden communities, Sunil Dutt will be sorely missed.
Nikhat Rasheed, Toronto, Canada
A true ambassador of Hindu/Muslim unity. People like Dutt Sahib are increasingly declining in numbers. Such a humble, polite and down-to-earth person despite being a superstar. You will be greatly missed throughout South Asia.
Sheikh Abdul Wahhab Siddiqui, Australia / Pakistan
He was simply a legend. My thoughts and condolences are with all those who knew him, especially his family. May his great soul rest in peace.
Navdeep Toor, Birmingham, UK
He was a great actor, and a great human being. He became one of the icons in Indian cinema. He brought world peace. May God put his soul at peace.
Jaswinder Sidhu, NY, USA
Mr Sunil Dutt had been a very good servant to the India cinema and even a greater human being and supporter to the under privilege public of India. Mr Dutt is rare breed. He will be missed by the whole of India. My sympathy to his family.
Jateen Teraiya, Pinner, UK
He was a great actor and kind human being on this earth. It is a great loss - my thoughts and prayers are with Sunjay Dutt at this sad time.
Parminder Phull, England
A great actor and larger than life social worker. The news of your sad demise comes as a shock... It truly is a big loss! May his soul rest in peace!
Jayshree and Harri, Finland
He is a great father and person, who has done great things for the film industry and for people by giving his service as parliament member or charity work. May God rest his soul in peace and courage to his family.
Kalpesh Shah, US
A great actor, a clean politician, a faithful husband, a caring father and a humble human being. We lost one of our best today. Mr. Dutt was a true son of Mother India.
Kashyap Saraiya, Edison, United States
I will miss him and remember him as great person and actor.
Ashok Bhatia, New Jersey, USA
A great actor, a clean politician, a faithful husband, a caring father, a responsible citizen, and a humble human being. We lost one of our best.
Kashyap Saraiya, Edison, United States
| He is an international peace broker, be it Kashmir, Japan, Punjab |
I was shocked by this loss when I read the news today. I have seen him personally when he was fighting for the cause of the slum dwellers in Sahar, Bombay. He is an international peace broker, be it Kashmir, Japan, Punjab. My deepest sympathy for his son and daughter.
Menino Corte, Bahrain Dutt Sahib we will always remember you.
Amit, Chantilly, USA
I would like to tell Sunil Dutt that he will be missed not only by people in his generation but by 17-year-olds like myself. I loved his films especially Munna Bhai MBBS. May god put his soul at peace.
Aisha, Birmingham
He was a great actor may god bless his soul. I am sorry to hear about the tragedy and I hope god gives Sanjay Dutt has strength to cope with this tragedy.
Sarah Shah, England
Indeed a legendary personality and yet another irreplaceable being. May god rest his soul in peace.
Hardeep Chana, Kent, UK
A great actor and larger than life social worker. The news of your sad demise comes as a shock. May you soul rest in peace.
Dip Gada, Maryland, USA
A great human being, a humble and dignified man, and a great actor - it truly is a big loss! I had the privilege of meeting him when I came to this country - we were on the same flight. May his soul rest in peace!
Deven Verma, Germantown, US
I write this with deep sorrow that we have lost a gentleman of all sorts. A true Indian who always felt proud to be an Indian. We all have something or the other to learn from him. Good Bye Dutt Sahib.
Nitin Datta, New Delhi, India
The late honourable Sunil Dutt was someone very close to my heart. Having been involved in many of his philanthropic efforts and a close friend, I can honestly say, the world has lost an incredible human being. His work after the Gujarat riots, to unite a nation plagued by the disease of religious hatred, will always be remembered. He taught us that the kindness of humanity and love know no religion, no nationality, no difference in political ideology. May he rest in peace, and may his words of love, peace and unity never be forgotten.
Sameer Sheikh, Windsor, Ontario, Canada Sunil Dutt, it's just heart breaking that he is no more with us, he has been a brilliant actor, and seemed to be a wonderful person with a loving nature. I loved watching most of his movies especially Mother India, and many more. Mr Dutt was a great performer in many fields from an actor to a politicians. We pray his soul and mind rest in peace, and hearty sympathy to all his family members and loved ones.
Chandni, Birmingham, United kingdom
Sunil Dutt transcends petty politics with his strong sense of social justice and responsibility. What a loss for us! Here's to the family and all those affected by his passing away.
Sonam, Australia
A world-class actor and a caring human being. It's a great loss to all his fans throughout the world. My deepest sympathies to Mr Sanjay Dutt and his sisters. May he rest in eternal peace.
Omar Khan, Karachi, Pakistan
I loved his movies when I was growing up - Gumraah, Khandan, Milan, to name a few. Actors like him come few and far between.
Murli, Singapore
We have lost a great hero. Mr Dutt was one of the great personalities of Bollywood and India as a whole. Besides being an actor he was a great politician and versatile personality.
Sudarshan Pant, KTM, Nepal
I am shocked! Such a noble man. He was one of those people who I wish never die.
Sikander, USA
He was one of the best actor in India. God bless long life for his family.
Salam, Afghanistan
| His active involvement as an eminent, respected and clean politician must not be forgotten |
While we cherish his contribution to Bollywood, his active involvement as an eminent, respected and clean politician must not be forgotten. He carried this role with amazing dignity and was a very popular leader of the masses.
Anu, UK/India A great man, a great human being. We are sad to lose such a great figure of the cinema world. May God rest his soul in peace.
Naim, Kabul
One of the icons from yesteryear has gone, he will be sorely missed. May he be at peace with Nargis forever more.
Ash Sharma, London
A good actor, a humble politician, may his soul rest in peace.
Sukumar, Tampere, Finland
Sunil Dutt was one of the legendary actors in Bollywood and India has lost one good actor and a good politician.
Pawan Joshi, Kathmandu, Nepal
Dear Sunjay, Allow me to convey to you and your family my sincere condolences for the loss of your father. Although I personally never had the privilege of meeting him, he was obviously a man of character, intellect and humour, as evidenced by his movies for me. In the hearts of all who knew him, his memory lives. May you find sedation and peace. We all pray for his soul. God Bless!
Henrietta Kosik, Dubai, UAE
Mr Sunil Dutt was one of the most dignified and respected actors of our country. He would always come forward to help in any way he could for all the charitable causes in spite of his health. People in India and abroad will truly miss this gem of a person. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Sushmita Dakshy, Thane Town, Maharashtra State, India
Shocked to read the news! He was a wonderful actor and his movies were always a treat to watch. I pray that his soul may rest in eternal peace!
Shehzad Valliani, Karachi, Pakistan
He was one of the finest human beings and a great soul. He will be missed by all. Dutt Sahib is a national loss. I am just saddened by the news. I just can't describe at the moment. May his soul rest in peace. He will be the source of inspiration to all young Indians worldwide. In short Dutt Sahib was a thorough gentleman and a champion politician. He will be missed by all-Jai Hind
Chetan Pathak, Birmingham, UK India lose a great actor and social worker.
Ajit Kumar Mandal, Japan
Dutt Sahib was a great human being, one who went out of his way to help the poor and needy, the same qualities are there in his son Sunjay and his two daughters and Late Mrs Nargis Dutt.
Alok, Hyderabad, India
Yes, he was a very great actor and was a gentleman person in his life. He lived a very successful life. So sad news for his fans across the world.
Saeed, London
It is very sad day for all Bollywood fans. Here in South Africa Mr Dutt was a true hero.
Sharaaz Amod, Johannesburg, South Africa
A perfect gentleman and a good politician. Great actor. Real hero
Vinay Karve, Mumbai, India
Sunil Dutt was not only the legendary actor but was also gem as human. May god give him peace.
Abhishek, Norwich, UK
He was at his very best in mega-comedy 'Padosan'.
Palak Mehta, London, UK
Being a veteran actor Mr Dutt will always be remembered. But apart from all this he was a person who in his entire life fought against communism and terrorism. He did a lot of social service and he was a person who looked for meaning in life. Some people do their work silently without making a noise and he was one of them. May his soul rest in peace.
Kriti Surjan, Jabalpur, India
He was one of the biggest stars and a great human being. May god bless his soul.
Naresh Dhima, New Delhi, India
Shocking news. I first saw his acting in Mother India as Birju. The film is still one of the most inspiring and thought provoking film I have ever watched. I will miss him dearly.
Abubakar Hassan, Abuja, Nigeria
We will always remember Sunil Dutt for his unforgettable role as Bhola in Padosan. It's a film that is watched in our Turkish/Indian household at least once a week. Bombay film industry and the world has lost a legendary actor. May his soul rest in peace.
Sreeparna and Sukru Talas, Afyon, Turkey A gentleman in the world of demons. He made a better place to live with his grace and concern for others. My heart goes out to Sanju. May God rest his soul.
Ruby Vohra, London, UK
May he act in heaven with the angels.
Richard, Delhi
Great Actor of old - made many timeless movies, will be sorely missed.
Zahid, Watford, UK
It's a really a big loss, I just can't describe at this moment. May his soul rest in peace.
Ranbir Singh, India
We all may differ but when it comes to death we are all united! May his family observe patience at these difficult times!
Mulah Hafeezud Din, Birmingham, UK
Shocking news, deepest sympathy
Asha Gupta, Hounslow, London UK
One of those cruel realities, which has to be accepted. My condolences to his family.
Raz, Denmark
He was a great actor and did some great movies. Who can forget Padoson. May he rest in peace.
Shamila Shaheen, Derby
Sunil Dutt was a wonderful personality. India has lost a great leader and a wonderful person. May god take him in heaven for peace
Sunil H Janjani, Mumbai, India
A nation has lost a great person.
Adnan Ali, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
May he rest in peace. God bless.
Miss N Makwana, Reading, UK
Sunil Dutt was one of the most talented actors to come out of Bollywood. His loss will always be remembered and we will cherish his movies for ever.
Ranjit Menon, Bangalore, India My generation loved him. I loved him, so did millions of his fans. May his soul rest in peace.
Zahid Ihsan, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Dutt Sahib was a real hero - in my eyes no other actor from India can ever command as much respect as he did. Such great people are very rare. May God bless his soul.
Deepak Kapoor, New Delhi, India
India has lost one of the most respected talented film stars. He will be missed by all.
KG Syal, Cardiff, UK
He is an integral part of Indian cinema. He will always be remembered as a wonderful actor and a lovely human being. He will always be alive in our hearts. We will miss you sir.
Abhilash Nair, Bangalore, India
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