Sanjay Dutt, 60, has spoken openly about the 20-year age gap between him and his wife Maanayata Dutt, revealing a detail that shows the unusual timeline of their relationship. In a recent conversation with Shekhar Suman, the actor recalled that Maanayata once told him he’d seen her as an infant in a pram — a moment that now feels like a quiet footnote to a life shared across decades. He confirmed the difference: he is two decades older than her. The couple married in February 2008, and their twins, a son and daughter. Were born in October 2010. Since then, Maanayata has been central to his personal stability, especially during periods of legal turmoil and public scrutiny. Speaking with quiet reverence, Sanjay said she is a pillar in his life, comparing her resilience to that of his late mother, actress Nargis. 'After my mother, she is the only one I have seen who stands like a rock,' he said. 'Be it jail or anything else, she is always there with me.' The remarks come amid reflections on another key relationship, his daughter Trishala, from his first marriage to Richa Sharma. Now 38, Trishala lives in New York and works on meaningful projects there, according to Sanjay. He acknowledged past distance between them, citing the ongoing legal case at the time and the fact that custody arrangements had restricted his access. 'We were disconnected from each other in between,' he admitted. But he noted a significant shift in their bond over time. 'I have seen a massive change in her. I am very proud of her.' Shekhar Suman, recalling working with Richa Sharma on Anubhav in 1986, remembered her fondly, saying she was often on the phone with Sanjay during filming. 'Back then, she was dating you and was always missing from set. What a beautiful lady she was!' he said. The interview offers a rare glimpse into Sanjay Dutt’s private world. Not just the man behind the headlines, but the husband, father, and son navigating love, loss, and reconciliation across years.