Why Sanjay Dutt Feels 'Sanju' Wasn't Made To Whitewash His Image

Sanjay Dutt acknowledged his wife Manayata as the reason and the motive behind the making of 'Sanju'. He said it was his wife who spoke to Rajkumar Hirani to make a film based on the actor's life. (PTI)

While talking exclusively to ABP News, Sanjay Dutt said that everyone has their point of view about the film and his image. He said, "Whatever they say is their point of view." (PTI)

While accolades are pouring in for Ranbir Kapoor for his performance in the Rajkumar Hirani-film, the country is flocking to theatres to watch the story of Bollywood's original wild child, Sanjay Dutt. To watch the whole interview, you can visit the video section of ABP News Live.(Twitter)

Sanjay Dutt is currently celebrating the success of his just-released biopic Sanju. Amid the film shattering records at the box office and appreciation pouring in for Ranbir Kapoor's brilliant portrayal of Sanjay Dutt's character, there has been a section of masses criticising the film as an attempt to whitewash the image of the actor. (Twitter)

When asked about his equation with the media and the way it covered his stories, Sanjay Dutt replied that he never had any issue with media and that he has some absolutely close associations with journalists. He further said that the main thing is he had accepted his faults and had paid for his deeds in past. "Now media being a responsible medium, it should play its role accordingly. Till the time you don't have the facts, please don't publish them as it not affects the person but people associated with him/her," Dutt said. (PTI)