Gurgaon, Oct 12 : His turbulent
past is only too well known, but Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt says he has
changed ever since he tied the knot with Manyata two years ago and has
become a family man.

"After
marriage I have become a family man. I like to be more at home now and
spend quality time, watch movies with my wife. I have become more
responsible," Sanjay told IANS in an interview.

The 51-year-old
actor has been married thrice. Sanjay's first marriage was to actress
Richa Sharma in 1987, but she died from brain tumour in New York in
1996. The couple have a daughter named Trishala, who lives in the US.

Then
he married model Rhea Pillai, but the two got divorced in 2005. In
2008, Sanjay tied the knot with Manyata.

"Ups and downs don't
change a person, age changes a person. With age I have become more
responsible. I thank my fans for standing by me during tough times," he
said about his chequered life.

Sanjay's personal life was
troubled by drug problems and his life took a turn for the worse when he
was arrested for illegal possession of weapons and was convicted.

The
actor feels things started looking up ever since Manyata has come into
his life and right now he is looking forward to welcoming twins.

Asked
how he is preparing himself, Sanjay said: "I am not preparing anything.
I am just waiting for them to come and I can see them in front of me. I
am excited."

Sanjay made his Bollywood debut with "Rocky" in
1981 and was seen in films like "Sadak" (1991), "Saajan" (1991) and
"Khalnayak" (1993). His 1999 film "Vaastav" won him the Filmfare Best
Actor Award.

After doing serious and action-packed roles, Sanjay
went on to tickle the funny bones of audiences with fun films "Munnabhai
M.B.B.S", "Lage Raho Munnabhai", and "All The Best". The actor is
returning to the action genre with Mani Shankar's "Knock Out". Releasing
Friday, it also stars Irrfan Khan and Kangana Ranaut.

"The
action genre has been suppressed for a while in the film industry and
now it is coming back, which is very good for all of us. Thanks to
Salman Khan and his film 'Dabangg', action is coming back," he added.

The
actor was at the IIFA Buzz at Kingdom of Dreams here for the promotion
of "Knock Out".

Giving details about the film, he said it is
about "a man with a mission. He wants to get back all the money stored
in Swiss banks. He wants the money back in the country and distribute it
among our people. Irrfan is the mediator through whom he wants to bring
the money back."

So how was it working with Irrfan and Kangana?

"It
was a great experience. Irrfan is a great actor and a fantastic human
being. Initially, it was difficult shooting for the film as I had to
imagine Irrfan in front of me and say my dialogues but later everything
went off well."

"Kangana is a wonderful human being. She gets
completely involved in her character. I have just completed another film
with her, 'No Problem'. She is a lovely co-star to work with."

Other
films that Sanjay is working in are "Power", "Rascals", which is also
his home production and the third instalment of the Munnabhai series.(IANS)