Actor Sanjay Dutt clarified his Marathi remark made at a Thane Dahi Handi event after it sparked debate online. Speaking with Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Dutt said the comment was a joke and highlighted his connection with Maharashtra. He also expressed gratitude towards late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray for supporting him and his family during difficult times.
Mumbai: Actor Sanjay Dutt on Thursday called Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik and clarified his remarks made at a Dahi Handi event in Thane, saying he had been joking and that he was well-versed in Marathi. Dutt began the conversation with “Pratap bhai, Jai Maharashtra” in Marathi and reportedly expressed regret if his remarks at the event had sent out a wrong message.
Dahi Handi remarks spark debate
Sarnaik’s Sanskruti Yuva Pratishthan organises one of Maharashtra’s prominent Dahi Handi celebrations in Thane, which is attended by actors, political leaders and business personalities. This year, several celebrities, including Dutt, Suniel Shetty and cricketer Suryakumar Yadav, were present at the event.
Against the backdrop of Sarnaik’s campaign emphasising the use of Marathi, Dutt had told the minister during the event that despite spending six years in Yerawada jail, he could not learn Marathi. The remark triggered discussions on social media, with some criticising the actor and others questioning whether only autorickshaw and taxi drivers were expected to learn Marathi.
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