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Sanjay Dutt to turn cook in jail

03 Aug, 2007 05:06 pm IST

If recent reports are to be believed, actor Sanjay Dutt who has been transferred to Yerawada jail in Pune is now responsible for the food of the 3000 odd inmates. According to senior officials, Sanju baba is to assist a team of cooks from the morning of 3rd August, the date his prison term officially begins.

Sanjay also has Abdul Telgi, the kingpin of the stamp scam and other convicts from the 1993 bomb blasts case for company in jail. There are other duties as well that the jail inmates are expected to carry out like carpentry, pottery and farming but only when they are detained for a much longer period. Sanjay Dutt has been placed in the same cell as his friend Yususf Nullawalla, his crime being that of assisting Dutt in destroying his weapons.

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Sanjay Dutt complains of chest pain

By Our Correspondent 2007 Bollyvista.com

Sanjay Dutt, who was booked under the Arms Act and is presently lodged at Yerwada Jail near Pune, complained of chest pain and hypertension, early this morning. He was shifted immediately to barrack no.3 of the high security prison, where he will be under medical supervision for nine days.

If necessary, Dutt may be shifted to Sassoon Hospital in Pune. We pray for his speedy recovery.

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Sanjay Dutt offered course on Mahatma Gandhi in jail

04th Aug 2007 22.00 IST
By Agencies

A human rights activist who met Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt in prison in Pune offered him a study course in Gandhian teachings that would rid the popular "Munnabhai" of the silver screen of "superficial Gandhigiri".

Activist Aseem Sarode, a member of the NGO Sahyog that works to rehabilitate prisoners at Yeravada Jail where Dutt is serving a six-year prison term, called on the star Friday.

"When I spoke to him about the course in Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence, under which we give prisoners a set of books including the Mahatma's autobiography and his 'My Experiments With Truth', Dutt listened to me keenly," Sarode, a lawyer who also extends legal aid to under-privileged convicts, said today.

"Dutt, however, appeared doubtful about actually enrolling for the course, saying his duration of stay at Yeravada Jail was uncertain and he might not be able to complete the two-month course designed by the Gujarat University," Sarode said.

The family of Dutt, given the prison term on Tuesday for illegally possessing a 9mm pistol and an AK-56 rifle, has said it will appeal against his sentence in the Supreme Court

Meanwhile, hoping that Dutt would be proved innocent before the Supreme Court, actor and former Union Minister Shatrughan Sinha today said Dutt could have been "mischievous" but not a "terrorist".

"I respect the court verdict of jail term to Dutt but hope he will be able to prove himself innocent before the Supreme Court and society," Sinha, who was in Bhopal to receive the National Kishore Kumar Samman by the Madhya Pradesh Government, told reporters.

Stating that he was sad over the jail term to Dutt, Sinha said he had helped the Bollywood star a lot in the case as "I was convinced that there was no question of him being a terrorist. May be he was mischievous".

However, the judiciary's decision should be respected, as India is not a "banana republic", he said.

At the same time people should not compartmentalise the issue and must pray for others sentenced like Dutt and also those killed in the 1993 blasts, the BJP leader said.

Dutt underwent a routine medical check-up this morning in the prison cell at Yervada jail after he complained of "uneasiness", sources said.

"There is nothing serious about his condition and there was no cause for worry," prison sources said.

Dutt's illness has been attributed to "change in environment" which is a normal occurrence with all newly admitted prisoners, the sources pointed out.

Meanwhile, Dutt has now been shifted to a separate cell in Barrack No.3, from the egg-shaped cell where he was lodged on admission, sources said.

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Sanjay Dutt Removed From Arthur Road Jail

By Krishna Jewel, AllBollywood.com Staff
August 04, 2007

On Thursday night Sanjay Dutt,6 years rigorous imprisonment, was shifted to Yeravada Central Jail in Pune, on the outskirts of the city, where Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned during freedom struggle days.

Dutt was taken to the Arthur Road Jail immediately after the verdict but authorities submitted a report that cited several reasons why he could not be kept at Arthur Road Jail. As a result, he was shifted to the Yeravada Jail under tight security after he withdrew his application to be kept in a prison in the state capital.

According to the jail official, Dutt will be in a separate high-security egg-shaped cell. He went through a medical check-up soon after his arrival. He will now receive home food and he has to wear prisoner's clothes.

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Film fraternity feels for Sanjay, cancels celebrations

Subhash K. Jha [Saturday, August 04, 2007>

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) No one is in the mood for celebrations in Bollywood. Sanjay Dutt's jail term has upset everyone, even those not close to him, and celebrations and premieres have been cancelled.

Producers who have incomplete films on hand starring Sanjay say they are ready to wait for as long as it takes for him to come out of jail. Sanjay Dutt was sentenced to a six-year jail term in the 1993 Mumbai serial bombings.

Actor Anil Kapoor has never shared a very warm relationship with Sanjay. Nevertheless he cancelled the Mumbai premiere of his prestigious "Gandhi My Father".

Says Anil: "Suddenly my excitement about my film went down. I did hold a pre-release screening of 'Gandhi My Father' for close friends. But there was no proper premiere."

Ravi Chopra had planned a lavish premiere for the colorized revival of his father's classic "Naya Daur" along with the release of a book celebrating 58 years of the banner B.R. Films. But he cancelled it.

Says Ravi: "It's unfortunate that we had to cancel our 'Naya Daur' premiere. It was going to be attended by the film's lead pair Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala. But Sanjay Dutt's verdict cast a pall of gloom in the industry. The book 'The BR Story', which won't be for commercial sale but a memento for everyone associated with this banner, will now be released at a small function when the time seems right."

Anubhav Sinha, who cancelled the premier of his lavish "Cash", is heartbroken.

"I couldn't have made 'Dus' without Sanju's support. He got me all the big stars from Suniel Shetty and Abhishek Bachchan to Shilpa Shetty. Nobody would've worked with a small director like me if it wasn't for Sanju. When I heard the verdict I just lost my zest for the release of 'Cash'. So much suffering for Sanju... Not fair."

Sinha echoes the entire entertainment industry's sentiments.

Everyone seems to feel Sanjay Dutt has suffered enough. His close buddies like Suniel Shetty and Sanjay Gupta have for now abandoned work to chalk out a future plan of action to help him out. Sanjay had earlier served a 16-month stint in jail in the bombings case.

Of Sanjay Dutt's unreleased films, only Indra Kumar's comedy "Dhamaal" is dubbed and all set for release. The future of his other projects, including his friend Sanjay Gupta's "Alibaug", which Sanjay shot for about a week before abandoning, stands in severe jeopardy.

As for Raj Kumar Hirani, whose Munnabhai brand cannot stand on its own without Sanjay's presence, the director seems to have gone into a shell.

The third part of the ongoing Munnabhai series titled "Munnabhai Chale Amrika" now stands suspended, unless producer Vinod Chopra decides to make it with another actor in the lead.

Says a source: "That's quite unlikely because Vinod is extremely emotional about Sanju Dutt. They've worked together in 'Mission Kashmir'. And Sanju has gone on record to say he'd always work for Vinod without asking about his role."

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I hope Sanjay gets relief from apex court: Shatrughan Sinha

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In support of Sanju

Days after his sentencing was announced, the national media solemnly announced that even though Sanjay Dutt is well loved in the industry, B-Town was extremely quite in his defense. However, here's something to prove them wrong.

An online petition addressed to the President of India (yes, the one who talks to spirits) is urging the government to 'Free Sanju'. Interestingly, Shah Rukh Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Sunny and Bobby Deol, Jackie Shroff and others have supposedly signed the petition.

The petition states: 'Sanjay Dutt does not deserve six years of imprisonment. We are in support of Sanjay Dutt, hero of our indian film Industry.

He has already been through 13 years of trauma and 16 months of solitary confinement. Sanjay does not deserve another four odd years of imprisonment… Let's save Munnabhai.' Check it out at: http://www.petitiononline.com/Sanju786/

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Sanjay Dutt meets Telgi in jail!

06 Aug, 2007 11:50 am IST

Meanwhile our lovable Munnabhai aka Sanjay Dutt was shifted from Mumbai's Arthur road jail to the far away Yerawada jail in Pune and guess who he bumped into next morning? Famous fake stamp paper accused Telgi who is also being lodged in the same jail.

We hear that Telgi was jogging near Sanjay's cell and that's when he came face to face with the more famous celebrity prisoner. Telgi forgot about his jogging and was seen shaking hand with him in glee with our Munnabhai.

He apparently told Sanjay to have faith in the law. We don't know what was Sanju's reaction to the preaching of the famous Telgi?

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Bollywood reconciles as Sanjay Dutt settles to prison routine

05 Aug 2007 (Sawf News) - A planned show of solidarity for Sanjay Dutt by of Bollywood stars Monday, masterminded by ShahRukh Khan and Suniel Shetty, has been called off at the request of his sister Priya Dutt, as Sanjay settles to a routine in Pune's Yerawada jail.

Sanjay is hugely popular amidst the Bollywood fraternity and there exists a groundswell of opinion that the punishment meted out to him was exemplary but not fair.

"Calls and messages were sent to all the actors from the industry to gather at a particular hotel," a source told the Mumbai Mirror.

However, Priya Dutt requested the organizers to let Sanjay be.

"Priya Dutt called up requesting the actors to stop whatever activity they were planning in support of Sanjay. She felt it would lead to complications as far as Sanjay's case was concerned," the source added.

Confirming that the event was planned but later called off, Rajkumar Towari, secretary to to Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan and Zayed Khan's said:

"Yes the event was to happen but now I've got a message saying that the event is put on hold indefinitely."

Meanwhile Sanjay has settled to a routine in Pune's Yerawada jail where he is being kept in a separate cell from other inmates for safety reasons. However, Sanjay shares the toilet and bathroom with other prisoners.
Ashok Patil, deputy IG (Prisons), told TOI that prisoners are themselves responsible for the cleanliness of the toilets.

Like other prisoners, Sanjay gets to choose who can visit him. Currently, his list has the names of his sisters Priya and Namrata, their husbands Owen Roncon and Kumar Gaurav respectively, and his squeeze Manyata.
Sanjay is not permitted home cooked meals as yet. He eats with the other prisoners, food that has been cooked by prisoners.

Sanjay could be allowed home-cooked food if the court grants permission.

Morning tea is served at 6.30 AM; breakfast at 8.30 AM; lunch at 11.30 AM and dinner at 5 PM. The food is also cooked by the convicts themselves.

As to how Sanjay will spend his time Patil says: "Although all convicts are expected to work, the authorities will take a call on this because of security reasons. He can play Munna Bhai and teach Gandhigiri to others in the jail. There is a library where he can read and also work. We are also organizing entertainment programs for inmates by Sanjay Dutt, which I am sure will be a big hit."

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Bollywood plans campaign for Dutt, Nikam unhappy

by Ketki Angre
August 05, 2007 (Mumbai)

Ever since the TADA court awarded a six-year sentence to Sanjay Dutt in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts, Bollywood has been rallying behind the star.

Many people have openly expresses shock over the judgment. There are reports that film stars are planning an event in support of Dutt.

In fact, a particular online petition has the signatures of over 1500 supporters including Bollywood biggies like directors Farhan Akhtar and Rajkumar Hirani, who directed Dutt in the iconic Munnabhai MBBS.

There are also reports that Shahrukh Khan and Sunil Shetty want to start a nation-wide campaign in his support.

However, Ujjwal Nikam, who is the special public prosecutor in the case, has warned the film industry that any campaign in favour of Dutt and against the verdict will be subverting the judiciary and may have consequences.

''I believe everyone has a right to express their opinion but what they are doing will interfere with the judicial process. Every accused has a right of appeal and can take legal recourse but making statements like this I think interferes with the judicial process,'' said Ujjwal Nikam, Special Public Prosecutor.

But now because of fears of a backlash, Dutt's family is said to have urged the film community to restrain themselves until his bail application is heard in the Supreme Court.

Thus, for the moment, the save Sanjay campaign will have to wait.

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