Vaastav (English: The Reality) is a 1999 Bollywood crime film drama written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and starring Sanjay Dutt and Namrata Shirodkar. It features Reema Lagoo and Shivaji Satam in a supporting role.

Translated, the title is "The Reality" (as described by the movie's tagline), referring to the harsh realities of the life in the Mumbai underworld.

The film was very well received by both critics and audiences and is often regarded by many as one of Sanjay Dutt's best performances.The picture was extremely successful both in India and overseas. It was nominated for and won many awards. Over the years it has become a cult film.