Sanjay Dutt Says He Didn’t Learn Marathi Even After 6 Years in Jail, Video Goes Viral
Actor Sanjay Dutt's lighthearted comment about not learning Marathi during his six years in prison has sparked discussion on social media. Dutt made the remark while attending a Dahi Handi celebration in Maharashtra, where he spoke about his time in jail and his familiarity with the Marathi language.
Actor Sanjay Dutt's lighthearted comment about not learning Marathi during his six years in prison has sparked discussion on social media. Dutt made the remark while attending a Dahi Handi celebration in Maharashtra, where he spoke about his time in jail and his familiarity with the Marathi language.
During the event, Dutt joked, "Even after spending 6 years in jail, I didn't learn Marathi." A video of the interaction has since circulated widely on social media, drawing mixed reactions from users.
Sanjay Dutt's Marathi Remark
Dutt's comment came during a Dahi Handi event, a festival traditionally celebrated across Maharashtra and other parts of India. Maharashtra Government Mandates Marathi Teaching in Classes 1-10; Non-Compliant Schools Face INR 1 Lakh Fine.
The actor referred to his time in prison while making the remark about Marathi. His comment appeared to be made in a lighthearted context, although it subsequently attracted attention online amid wider conversations about the use and importance of Marathi in Maharashtra.
Sanjay Dutt Says He Did Not Learn Marathi During 6 Years in Jail
Sanjay Dutt has been living in Mumbai for more than 50 years, and he himself says that even after spending 6 years in Yerwada Jail, he still couldn’t learn Marathi.
And he openly admitted this in front of everyone, without any shame. So now, will MNS and Uddhav Thackeray’s party… pic.twitter.com/kLQ7AxZfBa
— Amit Kumar Sindhi (@AMIT_GUJJU) September 6, 2026
Video Sparks Mixed Reactions Online
Clips of Dutt's comments have been shared across social media platforms, with users reacting to the actor's statement in different ways.
While some users treated the comment as a joke, others used the occasion to discuss the importance of learning and using Marathi in Maharashtra. Mira Bhayandar Auto, Taxi Driver Verification: Marathi Test Made Mandatory, Maharashtra Govt Targets Licence Irregularities.
The remark comes amid continued public discussion around the Marathi language, particularly its use in everyday life and the state's cultural identity.
Sanjay Dutt's Time In Prison
Dutt's reference was to his time in prison following his conviction under the Arms Act in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.
He was sentenced to six years in prison in 2007. His sentence was later reduced, and he was released from Yerwada Central Jail in Pune in February 2016 after serving his sentence.
Dutt has spoken publicly about his prison experience on several occasions over the years.
His latest comment, however, has drawn renewed attention online because of its reference to his time in jail and the Marathi language.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 06, 2026 04:48 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
