Sanjay Dutt has clarified on his latest comment on Shekhar Suman’s show Shekhar Tonite, Said comments were part of a scripted segment and did not reflect his personal views.

The actor shared a video statement following some of his comments from the show, which drew mixed reactions online. Addressing the controversy, Sanjay Dutt said that he understood why some people were surprised or disagreed with what he said.

“Hello, everyone. Recently, several people have contacted me on social media about some of the things I said on Shekhar Suman’s show. Some people said they were surprised by my comments, while many people completely disagreed with what I said.”

“I completely understand their feelings, and I would like to make one thing clear about it. Whatever I said on the show was part of a scripted segment, as is often the case in this type of television show. We were performing according to a script. What was said during that segment was part of that performance and its context,” he added.

Sanjay Dutt added that the comments should not be taken as his personal opinion. He said that he did not want the class to create any misunderstanding about his real views.

“They were in no way my personal views, thoughts or feelings. I deeply appreciate the trust and love of my friends and well-wishers. I would never want any misunderstanding about my genuine thoughts due to the performance of a script. I hope this will put the whole matter in its proper context. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat,” the actor said with folded hands.

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He added, “My comments were made in the context of a scripted conversation that was intended to be light-hearted and humorous. The spirit behind them was similar to the humor and sarcasm seen in films. Munna BhaiEspecially the concept of ‘Gandhigiri’, which was meant to convey a message of love, warmth, unity and harmony. Unfortunately, my words were interpreted out of that intended context.”

I would like to clarify that it was never my intention to hurt, hurt or disrespect the sentiments of any person, society or organization. My comments were made in the context of a scripted conversation that was intended to be light-hearted and humorous. The spirit behind them was similar to the humor and satire seen in films like Munna Bhai, especially the concept of ‘Gandhigiri’, which aimed to convey a message of love, warmth, unity and harmony. Unfortunately, my words were interpreted out of that intended context.

– Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) October 4, 2026

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Appeared on Sanjay Dutt Shekhar tonite On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, where he spoke about the current situation in the country and said that he no longer felt “peace” in the country.

Sanjay Dutt said, “The people of this country are very dear. There should be peace. I can’t feel such peace in our country anymore. We Indians are big-hearted people, and we are hospitable. We have given a lot and we should always remain so. I pray to Shivaji that those days come back soon.”

Sanjay also brought his iconic during the conversation Munna Bhai Character in a political satire. He humorously imagined himself as the Prime Minister of India for five minutes and delivered an imaginary speech to the nation in his signature Munna Bhai style.

“I love Gandhiji very much. And everyone knows Gandhiji’s doctrine, see evil, hear evil, speak evil. But today even the fourth monkey is asked who will do evil? (I really believe in Gandhiji. Everyone knows his three monkeys – see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. But today I want a fourth monkey, who will also see wrong? The second one said that it is also wrong?)

His comments later sparked an online controversy and debate, with parts of the conversation interpreted as out of context in which they were made.

Shekhar tonite is a talk show hosted by Shekhar Suman which premiered on 15 May.

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