10.19 AM Friday, 22 March 2013
Bollywood in shock over Sanjay Dutt’s jail sentence
Dutt has already completed 18 months in jail, so he will have to serve three-and-a-half-years only
The Supreme Court awarded a five-year jail sentence to actor Sanjay Dutt in
the 1993 Bombay blasts case. However, Dutt has already completed 18 months in
jail, so he will have to serve a three-and-a-half-year term only.
In July 2007, Dutt was pronounced guilty of having AK-47 rifle in possession and illegally possessing arms under India’s TADA [Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act].
The TADA court convicted 100 people; 11 of them were sentenced to death, another 20 given life terms. The actor was acquitted of serious charges under TADA. The country’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has not challenged his acquittal.
Dutt is either currently working on a few films like ‘Policegiri’, ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Peekay’, ‘Sher’, ‘Hum Hain Rahi Car Ke’, ‘Munnabhai 3’ or some of them have to take off soon.
Sanjay Dutt said: "I have already suffered for 20 years and been in jail for 18 months. If they want me to suffer more I have to be strong. I am heart broken because today along with me, my three children and my wife and my family will undergo the punishment. I have always respected the judicial system and will continue to do so. I am going to complete all my films and won't let anyone down.
“I am overwhelmed by the support of my fans, the industry people, the media and all well wishers. They have always stood by me and supported me. I know in my heart that I have always been a good human being, I respect the system and have always been loyal to my country. My family is very emotional right now and I have to be strong for them. I am shattered and in emotional distress. I am sorry I can't come down and meet you all. God is great and he will guide me through this."
Following are some reactions of people in Bollywood to the court’s decision:
TP Agarwal, Indian Motion Pictures’ Producers Association (IMPPA) president: The news comes as a shock. He is indeed a very nice person. Sanju is like a brother to my son Rahul; he is like family to us. We did not even dream that the verdict would go against him. More than my film ‘Policegiri’, I am bothered about Dutt’s wellbeing. If the sentencing does go to the revision bench, we as an industry will definitely back Sanjay.
Rumy Jafrey, writer/director: I was with Sanjay Dutt last night while returning from Panvel. I am feeling really sorry for the verdict. He is a very soft-hearted guy. He is a great personality to reckon with. Having spent the night with him, I could feel the pain and agony he was undergoing. I cannot express my view in words. I am really saddened with the verdict.
Soha Ali Khan, actress: This is indeed an appalling piece of news. However, the law is everything. We are definitely feeling bad about Sanjay. Basically, he is a great human being. He is like my elder brother.
Bipasha Basu, actress: I am saddened, hurt and shocked to hear the news. I share a good rapport with him. He is a very kind human being and is always ready to help not only his actor friends but also the technicians and the spot boys on the sets. More than date problems with regards to finishing films, his family is going to experience a great loss. Moreover, the very thought of him going to jail, especially when the family thinks about it, makes them feel terrible. This is unexpected for all of us
In July 2007, Dutt was pronounced guilty of having AK-47 rifle in possession and illegally possessing arms under India’s TADA [Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act].
The TADA court convicted 100 people; 11 of them were sentenced to death, another 20 given life terms. The actor was acquitted of serious charges under TADA. The country’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has not challenged his acquittal.
Dutt is either currently working on a few films like ‘Policegiri’, ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Peekay’, ‘Sher’, ‘Hum Hain Rahi Car Ke’, ‘Munnabhai 3’ or some of them have to take off soon.
Sanjay Dutt said: "I have already suffered for 20 years and been in jail for 18 months. If they want me to suffer more I have to be strong. I am heart broken because today along with me, my three children and my wife and my family will undergo the punishment. I have always respected the judicial system and will continue to do so. I am going to complete all my films and won't let anyone down.
“I am overwhelmed by the support of my fans, the industry people, the media and all well wishers. They have always stood by me and supported me. I know in my heart that I have always been a good human being, I respect the system and have always been loyal to my country. My family is very emotional right now and I have to be strong for them. I am shattered and in emotional distress. I am sorry I can't come down and meet you all. God is great and he will guide me through this."
Following are some reactions of people in Bollywood to the court’s decision:
TP Agarwal, Indian Motion Pictures’ Producers Association (IMPPA) president: The news comes as a shock. He is indeed a very nice person. Sanju is like a brother to my son Rahul; he is like family to us. We did not even dream that the verdict would go against him. More than my film ‘Policegiri’, I am bothered about Dutt’s wellbeing. If the sentencing does go to the revision bench, we as an industry will definitely back Sanjay.
Rumy Jafrey, writer/director: I was with Sanjay Dutt last night while returning from Panvel. I am feeling really sorry for the verdict. He is a very soft-hearted guy. He is a great personality to reckon with. Having spent the night with him, I could feel the pain and agony he was undergoing. I cannot express my view in words. I am really saddened with the verdict.
Soha Ali Khan, actress: This is indeed an appalling piece of news. However, the law is everything. We are definitely feeling bad about Sanjay. Basically, he is a great human being. He is like my elder brother.
Bipasha Basu, actress: I am saddened, hurt and shocked to hear the news. I share a good rapport with him. He is a very kind human being and is always ready to help not only his actor friends but also the technicians and the spot boys on the sets. More than date problems with regards to finishing films, his family is going to experience a great loss. Moreover, the very thought of him going to jail, especially when the family thinks about it, makes them feel terrible. This is unexpected for all of us
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