Sanjay Dutt Explains ‘No Peace in India’ Comment, Says It Was From a ‘Scripted’ Exchange

Sanjay Dutt has responded to the backlash over his recent remark that he could no longer “feel” peace in India, saying the comment was made during a scripted and light-hearted conversation.

The Bollywood actor faced criticism on social media after making the statement during an appearance on Shekhar Suman’s Shekhar Tonite. Dutt has now stressed that he never intended to offend or disrespect any individual, community or institution.

Sanjay Dutt Addresses Controversy

In a post on X on October 4, Dutt said his remarks needed to be viewed in the context in which they were made.

“I would like to clarify that it was never my intention to hurt, offend, or disrespect the sentiments of any individual, community, or institution,” the actor said.

He explained that the exchange was scripted and designed to be humorous rather than serve as a serious political or social statement.

“My remarks were made in the context of a scripted conversation intended to be light-hearted and humorous,” Dutt added.

‘Inspired by the Spirit of Munna Bhai’

Dutt also connected his comments to the style of humour and satire associated with his popular Munna Bhai films.

He said the intention was to communicate a message of “love, warmth, togetherness, and goodwill”, similar to the philosophy of “Gandhigiri” portrayed in Lage Raho Munna Bhai.

“Unfortunately, my words were interpreted outside of that intended context,” he said.

What Did Sanjay Dutt Say?

Dutt made the original remarks while speaking about India during the Gandhi Jayanti special episode of Shekhar Tonite.

“The people of this country are so lovely. There should be peace here. I can’t feel that peace in our country anymore,” he said.

He went on to praise Indians as large-hearted and hospitable, saying the country had given much to the world. Dutt also expressed hope that those peaceful days would return.

“I pray to Shivji that those days come back soon,” he said.

From Serious Comment to ‘Gandhigiri’

The discussion subsequently took a humorous turn when Dutt was asked what he would tell the country if he were made Prime Minister for five minutes.

The actor adopted the familiar style of Munna Bhai, joking about issues including foreign trips, political photographs, missiles and tariffs.

He repeatedly invoked “Gandhigiri”, the central idea of Lage Raho Munna Bhai, turning the segment into a satirical take on politics and public life.

With his clarification, Dutt has sought to make clear that the controversial remark was part of that scripted exchange and was not intended as an attack on India, its people or any particular institution.