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Name Origin

Sanjay is an Indian masculine given name derived from Sanskrit. It means 'victorious' or 'having won.'

indiansanskritmasculinevictorytriumph

Famous People

Sanjay Dutt (1959-)

Actor

  • Filmfare Award for Best Actor
  • Known for roles in Bollywood action and drama films

Sanjay Leela Bhansali (1963-)

Film Director

  • National Film Award for Best Direction
  • Known for visually stunning and emotionally intense films like 'Devdas' and 'Bajirao Mastani'

Sanjay Gupta (1969-)

Film Director, Screenwriter

  • Known for action thrillers and crime dramas like 'Kaante' and 'Shootout at Lokhandwala'

Sanjay Mishra

Actor

  • Critically acclaimed for his versatile performances in comedic and dramatic roles
  • Known for films like 'Ankhon Dekhi', 'Masaan' and 'Golmaal'