Sanjay Dutt, with folded hands, said his remarks on Shekhar Suman's Shekhar Tonite were part of a scripted segment. The clarification issued on Monday came after his Gandhi Jayanti episode comments triggered online debate and mixed reactions.

Sanjay Dutt said his remarks on India and peace during Shekhar Tonite were part of a scripted humorous exchange. The clarification came after social media backlash over comments and a satirical monologue delivered in his Munna Bhai style.