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Sanjay Dutt Clarifies Controversial India Statement: "I Said It In Jest, Misinterpreted!"
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News18•05-10-2026, 10:10
Sanjay Dutt Clarifies Controversial India Statement: "I Said It In Jest, Misinterpreted!"
- •Actor Sanjay Dutt has clarified his recent controversial statement about India.
- •He stated that his comments were made "in jest" and he had no intention of hurting anyone's feelings.
- •Dutt had expressed concern about peace and brotherhood in the country during Shekhar Suman's show 'Shekhar Tonight'.
- •He linked his statement to the "Gandhigiri" concept, aiming to convey a message of love and unity.
- •In a social media post, Sanjay Dutt mentioned that his comments were misinterpreted.
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Sanjay Dutt appeared on the show 'Shekhar Tonight' where he commented on national peace, brotherhood, and the Prime Minister, expressing concern that he no longer feels peace in the country and praying for the return of loving and hospitable days.
Sanjay Dutt clarified via social media that his remarks were made in jest and were inspired by the Gandhian humor and satire concept seen in the 'Munnabhai' films to spread love and unity, expressing regret that his comments were misinterpreted.
Sanjay Dutt appeared before the National Commission for Women in New Delhi regarding complaints over the controversial song 'Sarke Chunar' from his film 'KD: The Devil', which drew severe public backlash and social media outrage.
