Persian names for Sanjay Dutt and Maanyata's kids

Persian names for Sanjay Dutt and Maanyata's kids: Sanjay Dutt and wife Maanyata have chosen out-of-ordinary names for their newborn twins.

Since Maanyata is from Muslim background (her real name is Dilnawaz Sheikh) and Sanjay’s mother Nargis too was Muslim, the duo opted for Persian names for their kids. The boy has been named Shahraan, which mean the ‘royal knight’. The girl has been named Iqra, which means ‘to read’ or ‘to learn’.

The name Iqra has a particular Islamic significance as it is believed to be the first word of the Holy Quran that came upon Prophet Mohammad from angel Jibraeel (Gabriel).

Sanjay and Maanyata apparently came upon these names while travelling in Egypt a few months back.

Sanjay Dutt and Maanyata expected a boy and a girl!

Sanjay Dutt and Maanyata expected a boy and a girl! It’s time for Sanjay Dutt to enjoy fatherhood again. His wife Maanyata Dutt delivered twins, a boy and a girl, at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on October 21.

The mother, 32, and the twins are said to be in good health.

Sanjay married Maanyata after the divorce from his second wife Rhea Pillai. He already has a daughter named Trishala from his first wife Richa Sharma, who died of cancer.

Wishes have started pouring in. Shilpa Shetty and Amisha Patel have been the first ones to congratulate the couple.

Our best wishes to the star couple as they welcome new babies. Happy times are back!