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Taking to X on Sunday, Sanjay shared that he made the statement in a light-hearted and humorous context and that he never intended to hurt or offend anyone.
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Moneycontrol•05-10-2026, 08:24
Sanjay Dutt Clarifies 'No Peace in India' Remark Amid Backlash: 'Interpreted Outside Context'
  • •Sanjay Dutt faced backlash for stating he no longer feels a 'sense of peace' in India.
  • •The actor clarified on X that his remarks were made in a light-hearted, humorous, and scripted context.
  • •Dutt emphasized he never intended to hurt, offend, or disrespect anyone's sentiments.
  • •He likened the spirit of his comments to the humor and satire in films like Munna Bhai, aiming to convey love and goodwill.
  • •The controversial statement was made during an appearance on Shekhar Tonite, where he adopted his Munna Bhai persona.

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Sanjay Dutt faced criticism after stating on Shekhar Suman's show Shekhar Tonite that he no longer feels a sense of peace in India and delivering a satirical monologue regarding the Prime Minister.

The actor clarified on X that his statements were made in a scripted, light-hearted, and humorous context inspired by the satire of Munna Bhai films, and he never intended to offend anyone.

Sanjay Dutt made the remarks during an appearance on Shekhar Tonite, hosted by Shekhar Suman, which aired on Gandhi Jayanti.