Priya Dutt Remembers Her ‘Greatest Inspiration’ Mother Nargis Dutt on Her Death Anniversary

May 3, 2026

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt’s sister and the daughter of Sunil and Nargis Dutt, remembered her ‘biggest inspiration’, her mother, on her death anniversary.

In a heartfelt post shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday, Priya stated that she has learned a lot of crucial life values from her mother, such as compassion, courage, and selflessness.

Remembering my mother who taught me life’s most important values. Her compassion, courage and selflessness weren’t just qualities, they were a way of life she passed on to us. Mum showed me what it means to lead with heart and live with dignity.

Forty-five years have passed… pic.twitter.com/ioR5kYVs90

— Priya Dutt (@PriyaDutt_INC) May 3, 2026

Priya added that it was her mother who showed her what it is like to lead with her heart.

Calling her mother, the guiding force in her life, the politician and social worker posted on the micro-blogging site, “Remembering my mother who taught me life’s most important values. Her compassion, courage and selflessness weren’t just qualities; they were a way of life she passed on to us. Mum showed me what it means to lead with heart and live with dignity. (sic)”

“Forty-five years have passed since she left us, but her light has always been the loving force guiding my way. My greatest inspiration, always,” she went on to add.

Nargis tied the knot with her ‘Mother India’ co-star Sunil Dutt back in 1958. The couple is blessed with three children, including actor Sanjay Dutt, Priya Dutt, and Namrata Dutt.

Nargis passed away in 1981 due to pancreatic cancer, only three days before her son Sanjay made his Bollywood debut with “Rocky”.

Priya keeps on sharing some precious moments with her loved ones on social media.