According to Yasser Usman's biography of the Munna Bhai actor, Sanjay Dutt: The Crazy Untold Story of Bollywood's Bad Boy, Nargis didn't completely comprehend changes in Sanjay as he grew up, including his hiding himself away with his male companions.
Nargis was one of Hindi cinema's most popular actresses. Following her marriage, the National Award-winning actress, who has appeared in 51 films, took a voluntary break from performing. Nargis gave birth to three children after marrying Sunil Dutt and dedicated her life to their upbringing.
Nargis was in such denial, according to Sanjay's sister Priya Dutt, that she overheard her mother say to a friend, “Why is Sanjay’s room always locked when his friends are there? What is the big deal? I hope he’s not gay."