# Sanju (2018)

> A famous Hindi-film actor confronts addiction, scandal, criminal suspicion, and imprisonment while trying to reclaim the story of his own life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/341355

## Facts

- Runtime: 161 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Rajkumar Hirani
- Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Vicky Kaushal, Anushka Sharma, Dia Mirza, Manisha Koirala, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Boman Irani
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6452574/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, heartbreaking, emotionally intense, bollywood movie night, biopic marathon

## Synopsis

A tumultuous journey through fame, addiction, and redemption unfolds in this gripping tale.

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