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Sanjay Dutt doesn't deserve this, says Bollywood

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Sanjay Dutt doesn't deserve this, says Bollywood

Zeenews Bureau

Mumbai: People from the Hindi film fraternity took to Twitter to express their views on the Supreme Court’s verdict, Thursday, upholding the conviction of actor Sanjay Dutt and sending him to five years imprisonment.

Dutt, who was convicted under the Arms Act for illegally possessing a 9mm pistol and an AK-56 rifle, had been awarded six years imprisonment by the TADA (Terrorists and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act) court. As Dutt has already spent 18 months in jail, he will now have to spend another three and a half years in jail.

Reacting strongly in favour of Dutt, filmmaker Kunal Kohli wrote, “the real planners of the `93 blasts are sitting safely in Pakistan,till they are brought to book, justice will not be served. the `93 blast case should NOT be made about Sanjay Dutt.The Real planners are sitting safely in Pakistan like Osama Bin Laden was. The way america caught Osama Bin Laden,we need to do a similar operation if Pak doesn`t hand over the `93 blast masterminds living there (sic).”

Music director Vishal Dadlani expressed solidarity with Dutt and tweeted, “I stand with @duttsanjay , always will. He`s my brother. He made mistakes, but he`s served more than his time, in terms of mental stress. I am not contesting/denying the law, but it breaks my heart that @duttsanjay `s to face this.He has done so much, so selflessly for so many! When I barely knew him, I needed some personal help in a family matter. I just asked, and @duttsanjay went above and beyond duty, to help. HE called ME (remember, I barely knew him then), EVERYDAY till it was sorted. Made things happen. Wish ppl could know how many he`s helped. (sic).”

“Heart Broken: Just heard that Sanjay Dutt has to go to jail for 5 years. I expected mercy! Alas it did not happen (sic),” veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt tweeted.

Director-producer Karan Johar wrote, “I am truly shattered to hear of Sanju`s sentence...the nicest guy i have known just doesnt deserve this...my heart goes out to him....(sic).”

Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon wrote, “@duttsanjay My Heart Goes out to Sanju.U are a Good Hearted ,Good Human Being ..May ur problems dissapear soon..Luv & Prayers (sic).”

Music director Shekhar Ravjiani wrote, “He's the most loved person in the business. One of the nicest people I know. Man with a big heart. My brother. I m with u @duttsanjay (sic).”

Jewelry designer Farah Khan Ali wrote, “Sanjay Dutt is a very good Man who doesn't deserve this sentence. God give him the strength. Prayers and more with his family (sic).”

Singer Shweta Pandit tweeted, “All i can say is @duttsanjay is indeed one of the most loving & nicer people i've met in the industry. This sentence is just too harsh! (sic).”

Photographer Dabboo Ratnani wrote, “Shattered to Hear about @duttsanjay ...Love Him...He is Like My Elder Brother & has a Pure Heart of Gold. God give Him Strength #SanjayDutt (sic).”

Producer Pritish Nandy reacted strongly and wrote, “Sad for Sanjay Dutt. He is paying for what was an act of folly. He is no traitor. He made a mistake. He is paying for it. Hugely. The real conspirators of the Bombay blasts must be brought back to India and tried. Sanjay's trial is just part of collateral damage (sic).”

Actor Aftab Shivdasani wrote, “Sad to know the verdict on Sanjay Dutt, my heart goes out to him and his family..he was a fighter, is one and will always be one..(sic).”

Dutt’s ‘Munnabhai’ co-star Arshad Warsi tweeted, “I am numb, I don't know what to say. Sanjay Dutt is not a criminal. This is too harsh a decision (sic).”

Bipasha Basu tweeted, “Saddenned n shocked with the news about Sanjay Dutt's Jail sentence. Strength to him n his family (sic).”

Co-star Ameesha Patel tweeted, “Feeling an awful pit in my stomach at sanjus judgement..he is a sweetheart..hope a miracle happens n saves him (sic).”

Dutt’s ‘Agneepath co-star Hrithik Roshan wrote, “I cannot comprehend. I know d law is d LAW. But I can bet my Life 2 say that Sanju sir doesn't deserve this! D most loved man!i stand for Sanjay dutt (sic).”

Neil Nitin Mukesh tweeted, “Just heard about sanjay sir. I am so upset with the news. One of the finest people around. He deserves Love !!NOT THIS (sic).”

First Published: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 12:45

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Before expressing shock at the punishment given to Sanjay Dutt by the Supreme Court, Bollywood must think of other convicts who are not celebrities, who too have small children and family,who have also suffered for 20 years and have gone to jail like under trials.Sanjay Dutt may not have be involved in Mumbai blasts, but he indirectly supported the terrorists by holding their guns and ammunition without license in a notified place!! The Supreme Court has termed this as serious and has in fact diluted the punishment to him by giving 5 years of imprisonment instead of 10 years under the Act!Instead of appreciating this fine gesture of the highest court of the land, Bollywood and Mr. Markandeya Katju have been pleading for mercy for him from the Governor of Maharashtra!!This will create a bad precedent and the message that if you are a celebrity you can escape the punishment of any court, will gain momentum in the country. That will become the order of the day! People will slowly lose faith in the legal system of the country because of Bollywood's bleeding only for Sanjay Dutt and not for other convicts. I appeal to Bollywood to keep your emotions aside and accept gracefully the verdict of the Supreme Court. Please for heaven sake do not interfere in the Court's verdict as the Court has pronounced its judgement based on the evidences placed before it, the arguments advanced for and against, other relevant facts, the examination of witness, etc. Let the law of the land take its course and allow the law to do its duty. If any one has lots of love and affection for Sanjay Dutt, you please give very expensive gifts, free lands to him in foreign countries, praise to the skies,copiously shed tears, twitter, but please don't interfere in judicial matters by bleeding only for Sanjay Dutt.This way you can respect the Supreme Court's verdict. Don't create an embarrassing situation for others. M.J.SUBRAMANYAM - M.J. Subramanyam - Mumbai

Why all these mercy messages! Can you all pampered guys imagine what his contribution to this terrorist act did? No one should be above the law. Very happy to see that right has triumphed, at least for this time. - Soede - Netherlands

This is the biggest problem and dangerous thing in India that some people of the society support and are in favour of Celebrities like Actors, Players, leaders & other famous people in the country. This is very shameful and shows uneducated and childish behaviour of that group of society. I request to all this kinds of people. Please be broad thinker and think about country first. keep your country above all. And take intelligent decision. Only then we can make a better society, and give a better country to the generation to come. - kuldeep - delhi

sanju you are a good soul -a good actor-a benefactor to so many who needed your help. Alas law takes over when one makes serious mistakes more so having wrong company.that is it!!! take care and god bless. - rustom patel - navi mumbai

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