Sanjay Dutt says his remarks were part of a scripted and humorous conversation and were not intended to offend any person, community or institution.
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent remarks about the situation in India, saying his comments were presented out of context and were never intended to offend anyone.
The actor faced criticism after appearing on Shekhar Suman’s talk show, where he spoke about India and its people. Dutt described Indians as loving, kind and hospitable but remarked that the country no longer feels as peaceful to him as it did in the past.
His comments sparked a debate on social media, with some users criticizing the actor for speaking about the country’s current situation.
Responding to the backlash, Dutt clarified his position in a post on X. He said the remarks were part of a scripted conversation and were delivered in a humorous style.
The actor emphasized that he did not intend to insult or hurt any individual, community or institution. He also explained that the style of the conversation was influenced by the humour and satire associated with his iconic Munna Bhai films.
According to Dutt, the underlying message of his comments was one of love, unity, affection and goodwill rather than criticism of any particular group or institution.
The controversy highlights how comments by Bollywood celebrities on political, social and sensitive national issues can quickly trigger strong reactions on social media.
Sanjay Dutt is among Bollywood’s most prominent actors, known for films including Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. and Lage Raho Munna Bhai. He has also expanded his work internationally, including an appearance in the Saudi film 7 Dogs alongside Salman Khan.