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His father's son: Sanjay Dutt
There is enough room in the political arena for two Dutts, says actor Sanjay Dutt in his first interview about his political ambitions. The 48-year-old actor is currently in the Bahamas where he is shooting for his new film, Blue. Never too far from the headlines—whether for his role in the bomb blasts or his marriage to Manyata, which has just been declared legal—the actor's newfound interest in politics has catapulted him back onto Page One. With both parents—Sunil and Nargis Dutt—having been parliamentarians, the chances of Dutt joining politics have never been off the burner, but it was his sister Priya who inherited their father's political mantle. She stood for the Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai's North West constituency and won.
But now, Dutt says he would like to further his father's legacy of philanthropy through the vehicle of politics. "My father has done social work all his life. Why shouldn't I too do the same as a social servant?'' If he gets a chance to contest, he says, it will help him serve people better. "Why should I be deprived of an opportunity?'' he asks. What if the Congress were to give Dutt a ticket and leave out Priya? "I am sure the party will give both of us tickets,'' says Dutt, adding somewhat confusedly, "they may give both of us a ticket from two different seats.'' But if one Dutt is left out, how will the other feel? "I don't think it is going to upset either of us. I am sure if I get a chance to contest, then, knowing my sister, she will be happy for me and vice versa,'' he says.
There have been reports that Dutt's marriage to Manyata has caused troubled within the household, but Dutt dismisses such talk. "The family should have been upset when Priya got married and even Anju. I think everyone has the right to live his life the way he wants to and we believe in live and let live. Every family has its ups and downs. Outside forces are trying to create a rift in our family. But I can easily say that we are going to be there for each other whenever we need each other,'' he says.
There is enough room in the political arena for two Dutts, says actor Sanjay Dutt in his first interview about his political ambitions. The 48-year-old actor is currently in the Bahamas where he is shooting for his new film, Blue. Never too far from the headlines—whether for his role in the bomb blasts or his marriage to Manyata, which has just been declared legal—the actor's newfound interest in politics has catapulted him back onto Page One. With both parents—Sunil and Nargis Dutt—having been parliamentarians, the chances of Dutt joining politics have never been off the burner, but it was his sister Priya who inherited their father's political mantle. She stood for the Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai's North West constituency and won.
But now, Dutt says he would like to further his father's legacy of philanthropy through the vehicle of politics. "My father has done social work all his life. Why shouldn't I too do the same as a social servant?'' If he gets a chance to contest, he says, it will help him serve people better. "Why should I be deprived of an opportunity?'' he asks. What if the Congress were to give Dutt a ticket and leave out Priya? "I am sure the party will give both of us tickets,'' says Dutt, adding somewhat confusedly, "they may give both of us a ticket from two different seats.'' But if one Dutt is left out, how will the other feel? "I don't think it is going to upset either of us. I am sure if I get a chance to contest, then, knowing my sister, she will be happy for me and vice versa,'' he says.
There have been reports that Dutt's marriage to Manyata has caused troubled within the household, but Dutt dismisses such talk. "The family should have been upset when Priya got married and even Anju. I think everyone has the right to live his life the way he wants to and we believe in live and let live. Every family has its ups and downs. Outside forces are trying to create a rift in our family. But I can easily say that we are going to be there for each other whenever we need each other,'' he says.
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