‘Bhoomi’ shoot brawl: I would have sorted the issue with my 'jaadu ki jhappi', says Sanjay Dutt

Mumbai: Bollywood’s ‘Munna Bhai’ Sanjay Dutt, who is all set to make a comeback with Omung Kumar’s ‘Bhoomi’, has apologised for the brawl that took place on the sets of the film in Agra, after bouncers physically assaulted fans and a journalist.

While talking about the unfortunate event that has spoilt the image of the crew, Dutt said, “I was not there on the sets when the incident took place. My pack-up was done long time back. Had I been there, the incident wouldn't have taken place...through our films, a city also gets promoted and if such a mishap happens, then it's a shame for everybody," Sanjay told reporters here on Friday.

"Had I been there, I would have sorted the issue with love and my 'jaadu ki jhappi' (magical hug). I also apologised in front of media yesterday (Thursday)," Dutt added.

On Thursday evening, the shooting near the Kalakriti Cultural & Convention Centre on Shilpgram Road, some 500 metres away from Taj Mahal, was called off after the incident.

A journalist, who was also roughed up by the bouncers accused them of even stanching away his expensive camera. .

Police officials at the Taj Ganj police station said that a written complaint from the victim -- the TV journalist -- has been received and the matter was being investigated.

The journalist on Friday said the police showed no interest and no effort was being made to get back his equipment. Local journalists have demanded action against the unit of the film, helmed by the Kumar, who has directed ‘Mart Kom’ and ‘Sarbjit’.

Though the bouncers have apologised and called for truce, tempers continue to run high. A wedding scene was also shot on Thursday and a big crowd got collected for the marriage in a haveli in Bamrauli Katara.

Shooting for the film has been going on for the past 10 days in different parts of the city. Actress Aditi Rao Hydari will essay the role of a daughter to Snjay Dutt’s character in the film.

(With IANS inputs)