Sanjay Dutt's ex-wife was in a relationship with Leander Paes, they broke up because...

Sanjay Dutt’s first wife, Richa Sharma, tragically passed away from cancer in 1996. They had a daughter named Trishala, who now lives in the United States.

Following Richa’s death, Sanjay married model Rhea Pillai in 1998, but their marriage ended in 2005.

Rhea Pillai, now 58, is an avid social media user who often share her stunning photos that her fans enjoy. Although she has moved away from the public eye, she still works as a fashion designer and runs her own brand, The Temple House By Rhea Pillai.

Before diving into her fashion career, Rhea Pillai had a successful stint as a model and even worked as an air hostess. As a model, she represented several popular brands. 

In 2006, she appeared in a small role in the Bollywood film Corporate, which remains her only major film appearance.

Rhea Pillai was born in 1965 in London into a wealthy and prominent family. She is the granddaughter of Maharaja Narsinghgir Dhanrajgir Gyan Bahadur from Hyderabad.

Her grandmother, Zubeida, made history as the lead actress in India’s first talkie film, Alam-Ara. Rhea’s father, Raymond Pillai, was a businessman, while her mother, Durreshwar Dhanrajgir, worked as a doctor.

Despite growing up in a privileged family, Rhea Pillai's personal life has had its share of difficulties. She later entered into a relationship with tennis player Leander Paes, marking her third significant relationship. In 2014, Rhea filed a case against Leander and his father, accusing them of domestic violence in court.