Here's what's keeping Sanjay Dutt away from his kids

Sanjay Dutt is a busy man these days. The actor, who has always been there for his family, is currently unavailable due to multiple projects in his kitty - Panipat, Shamshera and the Hindi remake of Telugu film Prasthaanam. The actor will be seen playing a variety of characters in his upcoming films. Apart from being recognised as one of the finest actors, Dutt is also known to be a good, hands-on father to his eight-year-old twins Iqra and Shahraan.

Despite being busy with professional commitments round the clock, he always ensures that he gives equal time to his children and wife Maanayata as well. But he has been forced to stay away from his family for quite a while now owing to the back to back outdoor schedules of his films.

Sanjay Dutt started shooting for Shamshera with Ranbir Kapoor in the first week of December last year. After that, he continued shooting for the war-drama Panipat in Karjat, Maharashtra till the end of January this year. Currently, he is shooting for the film's next schedule in Jaipur, which has made him stay away from his kids for two months now. The shoot will continue till the first week of March.

Among Dutt's upcoming films is the multi- starer period drama, Kalank which stars Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Madhuri Dixit-Nene. Over the years, Sanjay Dutt has gained an extensive fanbase owing to his varied work and versatile performances.