Sanjay Dutt has landed in the middle of an unexpected political storm following his recent appearance on Shekhar Suman’s talk show, Shekhar Tonite. During the Gandhi Jayanti special episode, the actor channeled his iconic Munna Bhai persona to imagine himself as India’s Prime Minister for five minutes. However, the light-hearted segment took a serious turn when Dutt commented that he no longer feels a sense of peace within the nation, triggering an immediate and fierce backlash across social media platforms.
The controversy escalated further when BJP MLC Parinay Fuke publicly criticized the actor for his statements. In a sharp retort, Fuke suggested that the actor’s judgment might be clouded by his age and his business ventures in the liquor industry. Taking a dig at the star, the BJP leader remarked that if Dutt feels he cannot find peace in India, he might find it in Pakistan or Yerawada Jail, effectively telling the actor to relocate if he is truly dissatisfied with the country.
Faced with mounting criticism, Sanjay Dutt took to his official X account to issue a formal clarification. The actor emphasized that his comments were part of a scripted, humorous conversation intended to reflect the spirit of ‘Gandhigiri’ seen in the Munna Bhai films. He expressed his disappointment that his words were misinterpreted and taken out of context, reiterating that he never intended to offend any individual, community, or institution. Despite his attempt to clear the air, the debate surrounding his remarks continues to stir heated discussions online.