‘I Don’t Feel Peace In India’: Sanjay Dutt’s Remark Sparks Online Row
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Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has clarified his remark that he no longer feels peace in India, saying his comments on Shekhar Suman’s show were part of a scripted conversation meant to convey a message of love, unity and ‘Gandhigiri’.
Dutt faced criticism on social media after appearing on Shekhar Suman’s talk show ‘Shekhar Tonight’ on Gandhi Jayanti. During the programme, he spoke about the country’s current situation in the style of his popular character Munna Bhai.
Sanjay Dutt Explains His ‘No Peace’ Remark
Dutt said Indians are loving, big-hearted and hospitable, adding that the country should remain that way. He also said he prayed to Mahadev for the peaceful days of the past to return.
After the remarks drew reactions online, Dutt said he never intended to hurt, offend or disrespect any person, community or institution.
He explained that his words were part of a scripted conversation designed to deliver a light-hearted message similar to ‘Munna Bhai’ and promote the idea of ‘Gandhigiri’, love and unity. He said his words had unfortunately been misinterpreted.
PM Modi Question Also Draws Attention
During another segment of the show, Dutt was asked what he would tell the public if he became Prime Minister Narendra Modi for five minutes.
Dutt said that if he had such a responsibility, he would stay in India and among the people instead of going abroad, adding that this was necessary to maintain a connection between the Prime Minister and the public.
The remark was viewed by some people as a reference to Prime Minister Modi’s foreign trips.
His Dubai Residence Becomes Part of Debate
The controversy also brought attention to Dutt’s links with Dubai. He has a 10-year UAE golden visa, while his wife Manyata Dutt and their twin children, Shahran and Iqra, reside in Dubai.
Dutt continues to travel between Mumbai and Dubai for work, prompting some social media users to question his comments about peace in India.
1993 Mumbai Blasts Case Recalled
The controversy also led to renewed discussion of Dutt’s past legal case.
Dutt was booked under TADA in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case. In 2006, a TADA court convicted him under the Arms Act for illegal possession of weapons and sentenced him to six years in prison.
In 2013, the Supreme Court reduced his sentence to five years. He later completed his sentence at Yerwada Jail in Pune.
