Sanjay Dutt is back in the spotlight — not for a film release or a new role, but for a statement that sparked a social media firestorm. During a special Gandhi Jayanti episode of Shekhar Tonite, the actor said he "can’t feel" peace in India anymore, despite praising the country’s hospitality and large-hearted people. The line went viral within hours, drawing criticism from viewers who interpreted it as a negative commentary on national morale.
By late Thursday night, Dutt took to X (formerly Twitter) to issue a public clarification. In both Hindi and English, he stated that his words were never meant to hurt, offend, or disrespect any community, individual, or institution. He stressed the comment was part of a scripted, comedic exchange, specifically, a satirical monologue where he imagined himself as Prime Minister, riffing on tariffs, foreign travel, and other political tropes using Munna Bhai’s signature style.
"The spirit behind them was similar to the humour and satire seen in films like Munna Bhai, particularly the concept of 'Gandhigiri,'" Dutt wrote. That phrase. 'Gandhigiri', refers to the fictional philosophy of peaceful resistance popularized in the 2006 film, which blended idealism with slapstick. Dutt implied his intent was to echo that same tone: playful, hopeful, and rooted in goodwill.
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