I did not talk to the rapist inmate: Sanjay Dutt on his time in prison

Women are symbols of Goddess Durga and Laxmi, he says

Munna Bhai star Sanjay Dutt is certainly not your average Bollywood celebrity. The dynamic actor who boasts blockbusters in a variety of genres also has an array of controversies associated with him.

The Agneepath actor - who was jailed for alleged involvement with suspects of terror attacks in Mumbai - recently shared anecdotes from his time behind the bars. One of the inmates that Sanjay would categorically stay away from during his imprisonment was a convicted rapist, he told PinkVilla.



"Women are symbols of goddess Durga and Laxmi. When we pray to them, how on earth can anyone behave in such a manner with them?"Sanjay said, dwelling on the subject of sexual abuse.

The actor also shared his thrill when Bhoomi, a revenge-thriller themed around sexual assault was offered to him. "When I got a chance to work in Bhoomi, I was more than happy to be a part of the film," he quipped.

Sanjay also shared his struggles with smoking and recalled the time when his father, veteran actor Sunil Dutt would reproach him for the habit. "My father had caught me smoking in the bathroom. He took me inside the room and thrashed me. I know I need to stop smoking. I will attempt it once again, soon," he confessed.

Earlier, in an interview with a leading tabloid, the Shootout at Lokhandwala star spoke about successfully overcoming drug abuse. "What is so enjoyable about anything mood-altering, when you can get the biggest high from life, family or your work? There's something natural called adrenaline — there is no drug in the world that can replicate it. But that is the best high that anybody can get," the actor asserted.



"Smoking marijuana, dope and all, is just mood-altering. I've heard guys say, 'Maine do joint maara and what a performance I gave.' When your mind is altered, how are you going to make decisions?" Sanjay remarked.

Bhoomi will make way to theatres on September 22nd.

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