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Everything you need to know about Dutt Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Dutt Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Sanjay Dutt shifted to Pune's Yerwada Jail

May 22, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was early Wednesday quietly shifted from Arthur Road jail to Pune's high-security Yerwada Central Jail, officials said.

Sanjay Dutt shifted to Pune's Yerwada Jail

May 22, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Mumbai, May 22 (ANI): Almost a week after he surrendered, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was shifted out of Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail and sent to Pune's Yerwada prison late last night.

Sanjay Dutt shifted to Pune jail

May 22, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) In a surprise move, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was secretly shifted from a Mumbai prison to a Pune jail early Wednesday, official sources said.

Before his death, Delhi Police inspector filed FIR on spot fixing

May 19, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) A day before he was found dead under mysteriouos circumstances last week, Delhi Police Inspector Badrish Dutt had filed a police complaint that spot fixing was to take place in the multi-crore IPL tournament and players would under-perform during agreed upon overs in exchange for huge amounts.

CBI officer to be questioned for 3 days on bribe

May 18, 2013 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A Delhi court Saturday sent Vivek Dutt, a CBI officer heading the probe into the allocation of coal blocks, to the custody of the probe agency till May 21 for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs.7 lakh from a businessman for settling a land dispute.

Won't do 'Munna Bhai' film without Sanjay: Arshad

May 18, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi, who played Circuit in the "Munna Bhai" films with Sanjay Dutt essaying the lead role, says he won't do any new film in the popular franchise without the real "Munna Bhai".

CBI to move Supreme Court next week to seek removal of 'tainted' officer (Lead:CBI)

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has said that it will approach the Supreme Court on Monday with a petition to remove from service its own Superintendent of Police, who was arrested here for allegedly taking a bribe to settle a land dispute.

Coal Block Scam: CBI arrests chief investigator for taking bribe

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the chief investigator in the coal blocks allotment case for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.7 lakh to "settle" a land dispute for a businessman.

1993 Mumbai Blasts Case: TADA court orders arrest of Zaibunissa Kazi, Sharif Parker

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Mumbai, May 18 (ANI): A special TADA court has issued non-bailable arrest warrants against two convicts in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

Two CBI officers arrested in Delhi for bribery

May 17, 2013 at 11:10 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Two officers of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), including one reportedly investigating the coal scam, were arrested here while taking a bribe of Rs.7 lakh for settling down a land dispute, an officer said Friday.

Slain Delhi Police cop probed IPL spot-fixing

May 16, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Slain Delhi Police inspector Badrish Dutt was among those probing the spot-fixing in IPL matches in which Indian fast bowler S. Sreesanth and 13 others have been arrested, sources said Thursday.

Sanjay Dutt surrenders for 42 more months in jail

May 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) It was back to jail for Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt who Thursday surrendered before a special court to complete his prison term in the 1993 Mumbai bombings case, adding one more chapter in a life story that could rival one of his films.

Sanjay Dutt surrenders before TADA court in Mumbai(Update)

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case for possessing illegal weapons, surrendered before a special TADA court here today.

Sanjay Dutt reaches TADA court in Mumbai (Lead:Dutt)

May 16, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): Actor Sanjay Dutt has finally reached the TADA court where he is slated to surrender.

Crowds jostle as Sanjay Dutt leaves home for jail

May 16, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) With scores of photographers jostling and crowds craning to catch a glimpse of the Bollywood star, a visibly upset Sanjay Dutt left his Bandra home Thursday to return to prison to complete his sentence in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

Sanjay Dutt leaves residence to surrender before TADA court in Mumbai

May 16, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): Actor Sanjay Dutt left his residence here on Thursday afternoon to surrender before a TADA court.

Bollywood comes out in support of Sanjay Dutt before surrender

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): The Indian film fraternity came out in full support of Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt who is set to go to jail after being sentenced for possessing illegal weapons during the 1993 serial Mumbai blasts.

Sanjay Dutt to surrender before court today

May 16, 2013 at 11:33 AM

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, will surrender before a special TADA court in Mumbai today on Thrusday in regard to his conviction in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case for possessing illegal weapons.

Sanjay Dutt to surrender before special TADA court today

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case for possessing illegal weapons, will surrender before a special TADA court here today.

Sanjay Dutt withdraws plea to surrender in Pune jail

May 15, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) In a sudden development, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt Wednesday withdrew his application seeking to surrender in Pune's Yerawada Jail as he apprehended threats to his life in Mumbai.

Sanjay Dutt withdraws plea to surrender at Yerwada Jail

May 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has withdrawn his plea to surrender before the Yerawada Jail in Pune instead of the special court in Mumbai. Dutt, who has been convicted in the 1993 bomb blasts case will surrender before the special TADA court in Mumbai

Sanjay Dutt withdraws plea to surrender before Pune's Yerawada jail

May 15, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the 1993 bomb blasts case, has withdrawn his plea to surrender before the Yerawada Jail in Pune instead of the special court in Mumbai.

Court to decide on Sanjay Dutt's Pune jail surrender plea

May 15, 2013 at 10:14 AM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): A designated TADA court will today decide on a plea filed by Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt in which he has sought that he be allowed to surrender before Yerwada jail in Pune instead of giving himself up before the special court in south Mumbai.

Sonam Kapoor excited to attend Cannes film fest (Movie Snippets)

May 13, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor is excited about walking on the red carpet at the 66th edition of Cannes International Film Festival this year and has already left for the venue.

Dev Goel wants a superhit debut like Stallone's 'Rocky'

May 13, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Dev Goel, son of director Jyotin Goel, is set to make his debut as an actor and writer with comedy "Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke". He says he will be very happy if his debut film also becomes a hit just like the film "Rocky" proved for the Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone.

Can't imagine 'Munnabhai' without Sanjay: Director

May 12, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Shimla, May 12 (IANS) It seems Sanjay Dutt's jail 'yatra' has come in the way of his 'journey' to Delhi. Director Subhash Kapoor says the third instalment of the "Munnabhai" movie will start only when the actor finishes his jail stint.

Will Manyata step in to promote 'Policegiri'?

May 12, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Producer T.P. Aggarwal, who recently wrapped up shooting for Sanjay Dutt starrer "Policegiri", says the actor's wife Manyata "may step in" to promote the film, but clarified nothing has been "finalised" yet.

Delhi Police inspector, woman found dead in Gurgaon

May 11, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Gurgaon/New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) A Delhi Police Special Cell inspector, who had achieved great success in tackling terrorists, allegedly committed suicide after killing a woman who was his live-in partner, police said Saturday.

Delhi Police inspector, woman found dead in Gurgaon

May 11, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Gurgaon, May 11 (IANS) A Delhi Police inspector of the Special Cell allegedly committed suicide after killing a woman who was his live-in partner, police said Saturday.

Magnificent send-off for Sanjay by 'Zanjeer' team

May 11, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Although it may seem to Sanjay Dutt that certain sections of the film industry have turned their backs on him, the fact remains that his friends are staunchly loyal to him. This is proven by the fact the final shots of "Zanjeer" remake are being changed to accommodate the actor's date of surrendering before a court.

CM, his predecessor spar over corruption (Himachal Newsletter)

May 11, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Shimla, May 11 (IANS) Less than a fortnight after Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh directed the investigating agencies to speed up their probe on charges of corruption against the previous BJP regime, a verbal spat is on between him and arch rival and predecessor, Prem Kumar Dhumal.

SC dismisses Sanjay Dutt's plea for review of conviction

May 10, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday rejected the review petition by Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt whose conviction under the Arms Act in 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blast case was upheld by the apex court.

1993 blast case: SC rejects Sanjay Dutt's review petition

May 10, 2013 at 5:06 PM

Now all hope for getting relief for Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case has been dumped as the Supreme Court has rejected his review petition. He was seeking review of the March 21 judgement upholding his conviction under the Arms Act

1993 Mumbai blast case: Supreme Court rejects Sanjay Dutt's review plea

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea seeking review of its March 21 judgement upholding his conviction under the Arms Act and sentencing him to five years in jail in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, saying there is no merit in it.

1993 Mumbai blast case: Supreme Court to consider Sanjay Dutt's review plea

May 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court will on Friday take up Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea seeking review of its March 21 judgement upholding his conviction under the Arms Act and sentencing him to five years in jail in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

Sanjay Dutt's scene scrapped from 'Ghanchakkar'

May 7, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Sanjay Dutt was supposed to make a special appearance in "Ghanchakkar", but now director Raj Kumar Gupta has decided to drop the scene because he feels they can't shoot it now.

Finnish foreign minister releases his book in India

May 7, 2013 at 1:36 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Finland's Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja, on a visit to India, set aside time Monday evening to launch his own book with an "intriguing Indian connection".

Sanjay Dutt launches new 'mobile mammography' van in Mumbai

May 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Sanjay Dutt, along with his sister Priya, recently inaugurated and handed over a mobile mammography unit to a leading oncologist Dr. Advani's 'Helping Hand' Foundation on behalf of the Nargis Dutt Memorial Charitable Trust in Mumbai.

Should Riteish Deshmukh join politics?

May 5, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Reacting to reports that actor Riteish Deshmukh, son of former Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, is likely to go his late father's way and join politics, actor-politician Raj Babbar said it is a well thought-out decision. Hema Malini too supports the idea saying he will do a good job.

A highway ride at night? Beware of the robbers

April 29, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) They roam the highways around Delhi late at night, offering lifts to vulnerable people in the garb of taxi drivers and then robbing them inside the moving car or hijacking a shiny new truck; sometimes even killing those who resist. With a spurt in highway robberies, these gangs are giving the police sleepless nights.

Twitterati pour scorn, poke fun at Sudipta Sen

April 26, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) Social networking site Twitter is abuzz with scorn and ridicule for the arrested Saradha Group promoter, Sudipta Sen, whose chit fund-driven company went bust after collecting money from lakhs of unsuspecting depositors in West Bengal.

Three arrested in Punjab for gang-rape of teenager

April 25, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Chandigarh, April 25 (IANS) Punjab Police have arrested three people, including a woman, in connection with the gang-rape of a teenaged girl, police said Thursday.

'Radha' fame Anvita Dutt to write song for Kangana

April 24, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Anvita Dutt, who wrote the popular song "Radha" for "Student Of The Year", will now pen a track for Kangna Ranuat for her upcoming drama "Queen".

Mumbai Court grants bail to Sanjay Dutt after issuing NBW

April 22, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Mumbai, Apr. 22 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt today secured bail from a Mumbai court, which had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against him in a cheating case filed by producer Shakeel Noorani.

Sanjay Dutt gets bail in cheating case filed by producer

April 22, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt Monday secured bail from a Mumbai court which had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against him in a cheating case filed by a movie producer.

President presents Padma awards

April 20, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Space scientist Roddam Narasimha, industralist Adi Godrej and wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt were among a galaxy of individuals conferred Padma awards by President Pranab Mukherjee at a function here Saturday.

Visit to Mehboob Studio makes Big B nostalgic

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) A visit to the famed Mehboob Studio here made megastar Amitabh Bachchan go down the memory lane, and reminisce the "prolific" legendary filmmaker Mehboob Khan.

'Difficult for Sanjay to complete all films in a month'

April 18, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court gave Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt a month's reprieve in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, but the producers of his films feel four weeks are not enough for him to wrap up all the projects in hand.

1993 Mumbai blasts: 70-year-old Zaibunissa Kazi gets four weeks reprieve (Update)

April 18, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court has given seventy-year-old Zaibunissa Kazi four more weeks to surrender before the jail authorities in connection with her role in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.

1993 Mumbai blasts: After Sanjay Dutt, three other convicts get four more weeks to surrender

April 18, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday granted three other convicts who had a role to play in the 1993 Mumbai blasts four more weeks time to surrender to jail authorities.

Dutt gets reprieve, 11 other convicts return to prison

April 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) As Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt got a month's reprieve, 11 others convicted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts and released on bail surrendered Wednesday before a Mumbai court after the Supreme Court rejected their appeals, an official said.

Sanjay Dutt gets four more weeks to surrender

April 17, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday gave Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt four more weeks to surrender following his conviction under the Arms Act in the 1993 Mumbai bombings case.

Sanjay Dutt's producers heave a sigh of relief

April 17, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Producers of Sanjay Dutt's films are relieved after Supreme Court granted the actor four weeks time to surrender to serve the remaining period of his sentence in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

Sanjay Dutt gets four more weeks to surrender

April 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday gave Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt four more weeks to surrender following his conviction under the Arms Act in the 1993 Mumbai bombings case.

1993 Mumbai blast case: Supreme Court gives Sanjay Dutt four more weeks to surrender

April 17, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt four more weeks to surrender in connection with his role in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

1993 Mumbai blasts: SC to hear Sanjay Dutt's plea for extension of time to surrender

April 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): The Supreme Court will today hear Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea seeking more time to surrender to undergo remaining jail term for illegal possession of weapons in a case linked to the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts.

Digvijay Singh criticises BJP for supporting Godhra riot accused

April 16, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (ANI): Senior Congress leader, Digvijay Singh on Tuesday criticised the Gujarat state government for supporting the accused involved in the Godhra riots case.

1993 Mumbai blasts case: SC adjourns hearing on Sanjay Dutt's plea

April 16, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea seeking more time to surrender to undergo remaining jail term for illegal possession of weapons in a case linked to the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts

SC to hear Sanjay Dutt's surrender plea Wednesday

April 16, 2013 at 2:44 PM

March 16, April 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday deferred till 10.30 a.m. Wednesday the hearing of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's plea for six months' time to surrender, following his conviction in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blast case.

Justice Markandey Katju seeks pardon for Sanjay Dutt, meets PM

April 16, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 16 (ANI): Press Council of India (PCI) chairperson Justice Markandey Katju, who has written to President Pranab Mukherjee seeking pardon for actor Sanjay Dutt and another blasts convict, met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Tuesday.

Sanjay Dutt needs eight more days to shoot for PK

April 16, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt, who was working in double shifts to wrap up his projects before surrendering himself, needs about a week's time to finish the shooting of "PK".

Sushil, Yogeshwar to miss Asian Championship

April 15, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Olympic medallists Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt will not participate in the upcoming Asian Wrestling Championship to be held here April 18-22 due to injuries.

1993 Mumbai blasts case: Sanjay Dutt moves SC, seeks more time to surrender

April 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been sentenced to five years in jail for illegal possession of weapons in a case linked to the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking more time to surrender

Playback singer P.B. Srinivas is dead

April 14, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Veteran playback singer P.B. Srinivas, known for crooning thousands of chartbusters in southern languages, died here Sunday, a family member said. He was 82.

Adah's comic lessons in 'Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke'

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Adah Sharma, who will be seen sharing screen space with the likes of Sanjay Dutt and Juhi Chawla in comedy "Hum Hai Raahi Car Ke", says she got to learn a lot from her experienced co-stars about comic timing.

Rana Daggubati wants to return to proper action-drama zone

April 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Rana Daggubati has tried his hand at different films - political, crime thriller, action-drama and even romance. But the actor now wants to focus on the action-drama zone as he feels his strength lies there.

Munna Bhai 3 will be made only after return of Sanjay Dutt: Hirani and Chopra

April 9, 2013 at 4:51 PM

The third installment of the Munna Bhai franchise will be made only after the return of Sanjay Dutt from the prison. Filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra confirmed the news in a joint statement.

Vidya Balan hopes for reduction of Sanjay Dutt's sentence

April 7, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Mumbai, April 7 (ANI): National award winning actress Vidya Balan hopes that fellow actor Sanjay Dutt's sentence of five years for possession of arms will be reduced.

Aamir Khan goes out of the way for Sanjay Dutt

April 7, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Contrary to reports that a "question mark" hangs over the fate of Raj Kumar Hirani's "PK" following Sanjay Dutt's impending jail term, the dates issue regarding the precious project has been happily sorted out.

Fans love, respect matters most to me: Boman Irani

April 5, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Vancouver, Canada, April 5 (IANS) Actor Boman Irani cherishes the adulation of his fans and says it is more important than awards or box office successes.

Regional films are appreciated worldwide: Neha Dhupia

April 5, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Vancouver, April 5 (IANS) Former beauty queen and actress Neha Dhupia, who is geared up for the release of her first Punjabi film "Rangeelay", feels regional movies have got a wider audience across the globe. She wonders why she wasn't doing them earlier!

Governor flooded with petitions on Sanjay Dutt sentence

April 5, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan has been flooded with at least 60 representations either seeking or opposing clemency for Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, an official said here Friday.

My heart weeps for Sanjay: Dharmendra

March 30, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra Saturday said his "heart weeps" for actor Sanjay Dutt, who was sentenced to five years in jail by the Supreme Court March 21 for illegal arms possession during the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts.

Sanjy Dutt, true professional, is completing 'Policegiri': Producer

March 30, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) T.P. Aggarwal, the producer of Sanjay Dutt-starrer "Policegiri" is deeply impressed with Sanjay's professionalism. He says Dutt, despite all his legal trouble, is trying to complete all projects before going to jail.

'Thillu Mullu' remake shooting over

March 30, 2013 at 1:46 PM

Chennai, March 30 (IANS) The shooting of the remake of superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil comedy "Thillu Mullu", which itself is a remake of Hindi blockbuster "Gol Maal", has been completed. The remake is also titled "Thillu Mullu".

What Pakistanis feel about Sanjay Dutt's sentence

March 30, 2013 at 12:10 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 30 (ANI): Since the news of Bollywood's beloved Sanjay Dutt's conviction and sentence became public, fans and fellow actors have expressed anger and shock.

Katju seeks pardon for Sanjay Dutt, Kazi

March 28, 2013 at 11:22 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Justice Markandey Katju, chairman of the Press Council of India, in a letter to President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday, has sought pardon for Sanjay Dutt under article 72 of the constitution.

Deols wish luck to Sanjay Dutt

March 28, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) The Deols - Dharamendra, Sunny and Bobby - Thursday wished luck to Sanjay Dutt who has been convicted under the Arms act for his role in the 1993 Mumbai bombings.

Not seeking pardon, says emotional Sanjay Dutt

March 28, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been convicted under the Arms Act for his role in the 1993 Mumbai bombings, said Thursday he would "surrender" when the time comes and would not be seeking "pardon".

Amar Singh backs Sanjay Dutt, says 'justice delayed is justice denied'

March 28, 2013 at 2:10 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Mar. 28 (ANI): Reiterating that Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has gone through an ordeal for the last 20 years in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, former Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Amar Singh on Thursday said justice delayed is justice denied and justice hurried is justice buried.

Sanjay Dutt to surrender before court, no appeal for pardon

March 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM

After Supreme Court announced its verdict on Sanjay Dutt's long pending case on 1993 Mumbai blasts case last week, the bollywood actor said he has not appealed for any pardon and will surrender on the given time while addressing to the media on Thrusday.

Katju will seek pardon for Sanjay, Zaibunnisa

March 28, 2013 at 1:22 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Press Council of India chairperson Markandey Katju Thursday said he would continue to seek pardon on humanitarian grounds for actor Sanjay Dutt and Zaibunissa Kazi, who have been sentenced to five years in prison for their role in the 1993 Mumbai bombings.

1993 Mumbai blasts: 'Will continue to seek pardon for Sanjay Dutt', says Katju

March 28, 2013 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): Press Council of India chairman Justice Markandey Katju on Thursday said he would continue to appeal for a pardon for Sanjay Dutt despite the actor's decision to surrender.

Not seeking pardon, says emotional Sanjay Dutt

March 28, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been convicted under the Arms Act for his role in the 1993 Mumbai bombings, said Thursday that he would "surrender" when the time comes and would not be seeking "pardon".

1993 Mumbai blast case: Sanjay Dutt breaks down, says will surrender in time

March 28, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Mumbai, Mar 28 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been sentenced to five years in jail for illegal possession of weapons in a case linked to the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, on Thursday said he will surrender before the authorities as per the Supreme Court's direction, and added that he would not be seeking a pardon.

Not going for pardon, says emotional Sanjay Dutt

March 28, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been convicted under the Arms Act for his role in the 1993 Mumbai bombings, said Thursday that he would surrender when the time comes and would not be seeking pardon.

Amar Singh, Jaya Prada seek pardon for Sanjay Dutt

March 26, 2013 at 9:54 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Former Samajwadi party leader Amar Singh and party MP Jaya Prada Tuesday called on Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan seeking pardon for actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been sentenced to five years in jail.

Amar Singh, Jaya Prada meet Maharashtra Governor, seek pardon for Sanjay Dutt(Update)

March 26, 2013 at 8:58 PM

Mumbai, Mar. 26 (ANI): Expelled Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Amar Singh and Lok Sabha MP Jaya Prada met Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan at the Raj Bhavan here today to seek pardon for Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt in an arms case related to the 1993 Mumbai blasts.

Mumbai blasts case: Amar Singh, Jaya Prada meet Sanjay Dutt

March 26, 2013 at 6:58 PM

Mumbai, Mar. 26 (ANI): Expelled Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Amar Singh and Lok Sabha MP Jaya Prada, who are expected to meet Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan to seek pardon for Sanjay Dutt in an arms case related to the 1993 Mumbai blasts, met the Bollywood actor at his residence here on Tuesday evening.

Sorry, no Big B in 'Zanjeer' remake

March 26, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Contrary to reports, Amitabh Bachchan, who played the iconic cop Vijay in Prakash Mehra's "Zanjeer" in 1973, won't be making an appearance in the remake.

Sanjay Dutt to start dubbing for 'Zanjeer' this week

March 25, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Hyderabad, March 25 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been sentenced to five years in jail in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, will start dubbing for "Zanjeer" Thursday, director Apoorva Lakhia said.

Mamata rallies behind Sanjay Dutt

March 25, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) Showing solidarity with actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been sentenced to five years in jail in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee Monday said he has "already suffered a lot" for his "blunder" and wished him a "calm and peaceful life".

Shatrughan Sinha joins pleas for leniency to Sanjay

March 25, 2013 at 2:26 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Although his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stands by the Supreme Court's decision to send actor Sanjay Dutt back to jail in the 1991 Mumbai blast case, actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha is all for leniency towards Sanjay.

Sanjay Dutt will complete 'Zanjeer', 'Policegiri', 'P.K.'

March 25, 2013 at 12:18 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been sentenced to five years in jail in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, has assured the makers of his three under-production films - "Zanjeer", "Policegiri" and "P.K." - that he will complete the projects before he is imprisoned.

Sanjay Dutt is not a terrorist: Digvijay Singh

March 24, 2013 at 3:22 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt, sentenced to five years in prison in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, "is not a criminal or terrorist" but only behaved like an "immature child", Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh said Sunday.

Mumbai blasts case: Digvijay Singh comes out in support of Sanjay Dutt

March 24, 2013 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijay Singh has came out in support of the demand to pardon Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been sentenced to five year's imprisonment under the Arms Act in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

Priya Dutt thankful for support, solidarity with Sanjay Dutt

March 23, 2013 at 10:42 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt's sister and Congress MP Priya Dutt Saturday thanked all those who had expressing their solidarity and support to her brother after the Supreme Court upheld his conviction under the Arms Act and sentenced him to a five year jail term.

Mohanlal too seeks pardon for Sanjay Dutt

March 23, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 23 (IANS) As more and more film personalities express moral support for Sanjay Dutt, convicted for possession of arms illegally, ace Malayalam superstar Mohanlal too says the Bollywood actor should be shown leniency.

'Pardoning Sanjay Dutt will send a very wrong message': Balbir Punj

March 22, 2013 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 22 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party spokesman Balbir Punj on Friday said that if actor Sanjay Dutt, whose five-year sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court in an arms case related to the 1993 Mumbai blasts, is pardoned, then it would indicate that Indian democracy had double standards.

Rajinikanth disturbed over verdict on Sanjay Dutt

March 22, 2013 at 7:22 PM

Chennai, March 22 (IANS) Reacting to the Supreme Court verdict on actor Sanjay Dutt in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, superstar Rajinikanth Friday said he is "disturbed" and will pray to god on his behalf.