“Dad, I’m Free Today!” Says Sanjay Dutt, Now a Free Man
Actor Sanjay Dutt was released from prison today, amid celebrations and protests.
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Sanjay Dutt clarifies saying that he was not convicted in the Mumbai serial bomb blasts case, but under the Arms Act.
Remembering his father Sunil Dutt, Sanjay said that his soul would be the happiest today.
Sanjay Dutt is all smiles and tears as he poses with his family for the shutterbugs.
Talking of family, Sanjay said that Salman Khan is like his younger brother and he wishes nothing but the best for him and his career.
Sanjay Dutt will step out and speak with the media and all his fans shortly. Watch this space as we track the action.
Sanjay Dutt waves, hugs and smiles to his heart’s content before sitting down to address the media. His wife Manyata stands behind the actor for moral support.
Dutt’s Agenda For the Day
• Sanjay Dutt left Pune at 10.30 am, on a chartered flight
• After arriving in Mumbai, he first visited Siddhivinayak temple
• Dutt then proceeded to seek blessings at his mother’s grave at Marine Lines
• The actor addressed the media and all his fans outside his Bandra residence
• Salman Khan will be throwing a private party to celebrate Sanjay Dutt’s homecoming
Sanjay Dutt is now at home with his family. What a day for the actor! Check out this family selfie that was taken on board the chartered flight that he took from Pune to Mumbai.
Sanjay Dutt has reached his residence in Pali Hill, Mumbai after his release from the Yerwada Central Prison, Pune this morning. The actor first paid a visit to Siddhivinayak temple and then his mother Nargis’ grave after arriving in Mumbai from Pune via a chartered flight. He’s expected to address the media shortly.
Director Subhash Ghai is thrilled to see Sanju baba return home. He tweeted his welcome ‘back message’ for the actor with excitement and happiness.
Take a look at pics of celebrations outside Sanjay Dutt’s residence in Bandra. The actor is expected to return home soon after visiting his mother Nargis’ grave in Marine Lines.
Sanjay Dutt’s second stop after arriving in Mumbai is at his mother Nargis’ grave at the Bada Qabrastan in Marine Lines.
Sanjay Dutt is first visiting the Siddhivinayak temple before leaving for Marine Lines to seek blessings at his mother Nargis’ grave.
Dutt’s first stop in Mumbai will be at the Siddhivinayak Temple
A blast from the past. A photograph of Sanjay Dutt going to prison in 1993, after being arrested in the Bombay Bomb Blasts case.
Guess who is providing security cover for Sanjay Dutt once he returns home after arriving at the Mumbai airport? Salman Khan!
Posters outside Sanjay Dutt’s residence in Bandra, Mumbai
Sanjay Dutt’s Routine in Jail
Dutt followed the normal jail routine like every other prisoner. “This meant getting up at 5.30 am, offering morning prayers, exercise, tea, breakfast, and then work cut out for the day. While other prisoners went to the work shed to undertake their prescribed work, Dutt, assigned cane work and making of paper bags, did it in his own cell for security considerations,” says Deputy Inspector General, Prisons (jail administration) Swati Sathe.
Sanjay Dutt Didn’t Like Wearing Prison Uniform
According to PTI, Dutt wasn’t too fond of being in prison uniform while he was at Mumbai’s Arthur jail. “He was not willing to wear prison uniform during his initial stay at the Arthur road prison. He, however, complied after being told in stern words,” said Deputy Inspector General, Prisons (jail administration) Swati Sathe.
Take a look at Sanjay Dutt as he stepped out Yerwada Central Prison this morning:
Here’s a look at Sanjay Dutt’s last tweet from his Twitter timeline, dating back to March 2013.
Out of jail and time for a selfie! Sanjay Dutt’s first selfie is with his lawyer.
Sanjay Dutt to Land in Mumbai at 11 am
Sanjay Dutt is expected to land in Mumbai around 11 am. He will leave Pune at 10.30 am, on a chartered flight. He will first visit Siddhivinayak Temple, and then proceed to seek blessings at his mother’s grave at Marine Lines. He will then go to Imperial Heights, in Bandra, where he is expected to speak to the media.
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Sanjay Dutt Was a Co-operative Convict
Sources say that Sanjay Dutt was a co-operative convict, who participated in activities for convicts inside the jail. He was an active participant in the jail’s radio program and also made paper bags while he served his term at Yerwada, Pune.
He was convicted for illegal possession of arms under the Arms Act.
‘Chicken Sanju Baba’ Available for Free Today
On the occasion of Sanjay Dutt’s release from prison, Noor Mohammadi Hotel in Mumbai is serving its special dish Chicken Sanju Baba for free today. It is a dish based on a secret recipe given by Dutt himself.
Dutt Salutes the National Flag
Sanjay Dutt Released
Sanjay Dutt has been released from Yerwada Central Jail. He is received by wife Manyata and film maker Rajkumar Hirani.
Dutt to Visit Siddhivinayak Temple After Release
Sanjay Dutt will visit Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak temple and his mother’s grave after his release from Yerwada Central Jail, Pune, at 10 am this morning.
Daughter Trishala Dutt Looks Forward to Dutt’s Homecoming
Sanjay Dutt is returning home for good after serving his term in jail. More excited than his fans, who are either serving free food at restaurants or have elaborate plans to queue up outside his house, is his daughter Trishala Dutt, who expressed unrestrained joy at the thought of her father being a free man again.
Read more here.
Dutt’s Release Elicits Mixed Reactions
Protests Ahead of Sanjay Dutt’s Release
Ahead of Sanjay Dutt’s release from Pune’s Yerwada Central Jail on Thursday morning, people gathered outside the jail to protest. The protesters have been detained by the police.
PIL Against Dutt’s Early Release
A social activist has filed a PIL in the Bombay High Court against the early release of Sanjay Dutt, alleging that he received special treatment. The PIL will be heard in court today. Security has been tightened outside Yerwada Central Jail.
Dutt will have served 42 months, as a part of his five-year sentence after being convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case. The 56-year-old actor has been surrounded by controversies triggered by accusations that he availed of irregular remission in his sentence and was accorded a special treatment by the authorities.
According to his lawyers, Dutt’s remission days were calculated in accordance with rules and jail manual.
Police Deny Giving Dutt Special Treatment
Pawar refuted allegations that the jail authorities had given Dutt a special treatment during his stay in view of his celebrity status.
The actor will be completing his jail term on February 25, after counting in the eight months and 16 days he earned as exemption or remission on account of good behaviour in prison.
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