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Sanjay Dutt released from Yerwada Jail: As it happened

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Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt walks out a free man from Pune's Yerwada Jail. The actor was convicted in 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

25 February 2016
15:19 PM
15:15 PM

I am not a terrorist, don't link my name with 1993 Mumbai blasts case. I was only convicted under Arms Act: Dutt

15:13 PM
15:11 PM

Salman Khan is like my younger brother and shall remain one forever: Sanjay Dutt

15:10 PM
15:09 PM

Sanjay Dutt's kids embrace their father while he addresses the media.

15:07 PM
15:06 PM
15:06 PM

Being a celebrity didn't help: Dutt

15:04 PM
15:03 PM

I am proud to be an Indian, that is why I kissed the earth and saluted the tricolour when I came out: Sanjay Dutt

15:03 PM

To be free is an amazing feeling: Sanjay Dutt

15:00 PM

I wanted to taste freedom for 23 long years but the feeling is yet to sync in: Sanjay Dutt

15:00 PM

Dutt remembers his father.

14:57 PM

I was looking forward to this freedom, have been waiting for it for 23 long years, says Dutt.

14:55 PM

Sanjay Dutt to address the media.

14:54 PM

Sanjay Dutt and wife Manyata pose for photo-op after his release.

14:51 PM

Actor waves at cameras.

14:50 PM

Dutt comes out with wife Manyata to thank his fans.

13:37 PM

Wife Manyata stays by his side along with close friends.

13:36 PM

Dutt overwhelmed with huge crowd outside his house. Fans gather just to catch a glimpse of the actor.

13:30 PM

Sanjay Dutt reaches home in Bandra.

13:29 PM

Huge crowd gathers outside Dutt's residence; fans rejoice his release.

13:10 PM

Dutt likely to reach home shortly.

12:59 PM
12:48 PM

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt expresses happiness over Dutt's release.

12:32 PM

Dutt reaches Badakabrastan.

12:21 PM

Actor on way to Badakabrastan to visit his mother's grave.

12:10 PM

Bombay High Court to hear PIL opposing Sanjay Dutt's early release on Monday, saying 'no urgency' in this matter, reports ANI.

12:03 PM

Dutt leaves from the Siddhivinayak temple premises.

12:03 PM
12:02 PM
11:58 AM

Dutt offers prayers at the Siddhivinayak temple. 

11:55 AM

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani accompanies Dutt.

11:54 AM

Actor seeks Ganpati bappa's blessing amid huge chaos outside the temple.

11:53 AM

Fans gather outside the temple to catch his glimpse. 

11:41 AM

Sanjay Dutt reaches Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai

11:37 AM

Dutt headed towards famous Siddhivinayak temple.

11:36 AM
11:29 AM

The actor is accompanied by wife Manyata and B-Town friends. 

11:27 AM

Dutt reaches Mumbai, greets fans.

11:04 AM

Sanjay Dutt reaches Mumbai.

10:40 AM

Four bodyguards sent by Salman Khan to receive Dutt outside Mumbai Airport.

10:27 AM

Fans rejoice at Dutt's release, gather outside his residence in Mumbai.

10:24 AM

The actor is expected to reach Mumbai shortly.

09:52 AM

After visiting the famous Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai, the actor is likely to seek blessings at his mother's grave at Marine Lines.

09:52 AM

Sanjay had already served 18 months of his sentence as an undertrial at Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail earlier.

09:38 AM

The Bollywood actor was convicted by the Supreme Court of India in 2013 under the Arms Act for possessing a prohibited weapon in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. 

09:32 AM

Dutt is expected to land at the Santacruz Airport, Mumbai around 11 am. 

09:32 AM
09:31 AM

Sanjay is expected to arrive at his residence in Mumbai--The Emperial Heights.

09:22 AM

Sanjay Dutt to fly out on a charter plane.

09:20 AM
09:19 AM

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani accompanied Dutt, says he is very happy at actor's release.

09:18 AM
09:08 AM

Sanjay Dutt enroute Mumbai.

09:05 AM

Dutt likely to visit Siddhivinayak temple once he reaches Mumbai.

09:04 AM

Sanjay Dutt credits fans for supporting him during his difficult times. 

09:02 AM

Dutt was accompanied with wife Manyata at Pune airport after release from Pune's Yerwada Jail.

09:00 AM

There is no easy walk to freedom, my friends: Sanjay Dutt at Pune irport after his release from Pune's Yerwada Jail.

08:56 AM

Sanjay Dutt salutes the national flag atop Yerwada Jail after his release.

08:54 AM

Sanjay Dutt looked back at the Jail and touched the ground once he stepped out of the Jail in Pune. 

08:53 AM

Sanjay Dutt, convicted in 1993 Mumbai blasts case, released from Pune's Yerwada Jail.