The Role of Bollywood in Promoting Support for People with Addiction

Sanju is a biographical film based on the life of actor Sanjay Dutt, who struggled with drug addiction in the early stages of his career.

Ranbir Kapoor portrayed the character of Sanjay Dutt in the movie 'Sanju'.

Deewaar, released in 1975, featured the character of Vijay (played by Amitabh Bachchan), who becomes involved in smuggling and drug trafficking.

Alia Bhatt portrayed the character of a drug-addicted rock star named Mary Jane in the movie 'Udta Punjab'.

1942: A Love Story, released in 1994, featured the character of Naren (played by Anil Kapoor), who struggles with alcoholism.

Amitabh Bachchan portrayed the character of Prabhakar Anand, a college principal who is addicted to alcohol, in the movie 'Aarakshan'.

Taare Zameen Par, released in 2007, featured the character of Ishaan Awasthi (played by Darsheel Safary), a dyslexic child who is addicted to drugs.

Vineet Kumar Singh portrayed the character of Shravan Kumar, a boxer who struggles with drug addiction, in the movie 'Mukkabaaz'.

Lootera, released in 2013, featured the character of Pakhi (played by Sonakshi Sinha), who is addicted to prescription drugs.

Rajkummar Rao portrayed the character of Shahid Azmi, a lawyer who is addicted to drugs, in the movie 'Shahid'.

Mashaal, released in 1984, featured the character of Raja (played by Naseeruddin Shah), a musician who is addicted to drugs.

Sunny Leone portrayed the character of Izna, a woman who is addicted to drugs, in the movie 'Jism 2'.

Kohinoor, released in 1960, featured the character of Jwala (played by Dilip Kumar), who is addicted to gambling.

Farhan Akhtar portrayed the character of Zafar Khan, a film director who is addicted to drugs, in the movie 'Luck by Chance'.

Pyaasa, released in 1957, featured the character of Vijay (played by Guru Dutt), a poet who is addicted to alcohol.