Sanjay Dutt called Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, opening with “Jai Maharashtra,” to address his earlier remark about not learning Marathi while in jail. He said the comment was a joke, affirmed his fluency in Marathi, expressed deep respect for Maharashtra, recalled Bal Thackeray’s past help to his family, and apologized for any misunderstanding.
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- Sanjay Dutt contacted Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik by phone.
- He began the call with “Jai Maharashtra.”
- He said his earlier comment about not learning Marathi in jail was a joke and affirmed his fluency in Marathi.
- He recalled Bal Thackeray’s assistance to his family and apologized for any misunderstanding.
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