Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt on Thursday broke down while addressing the media for the first time regarding the Supreme Court verdict sentencing him to five years in prison.
"I am a law abiding citizen and have the highest respect for the Supreme Court. The court has given me time to surrender and I will surrender at the time given. I have not applied for any pardon. There are many other people who deserve pardon. I want to tell with folded hands to the media, the honourable citizens of the country that when I am not going for pardon then there can be no debate about it," said the actor, who broke down in tears and his sister Priya Dutt was by his side during the press consoled him.
"Right now, I am a shattered and it's a very tough moment in my life. I have got a few days left, have to finish a lot of work, want to spend time with family," he added.
As Sanjay Dutt has already completed 18 months in jail, he would have to undergo imprisonment for three-and-half-years. He will surrender within 3-4 weeks to complete the full term.
"I am a law abiding citizen and have the highest respect for the Supreme Court. The court has given me time to surrender and I will surrender at the time given. I have not applied for any pardon. There are many other people who deserve pardon. I want to tell with folded hands to the media, the honourable citizens of the country that when I am not going for pardon then there can be no debate about it," said the actor, who broke down in tears and his sister Priya Dutt was by his side during the press consoled him.
"Right now, I am a shattered and it's a very tough moment in my life. I have got a few days left, have to finish a lot of work, want to spend time with family," he added.
As Sanjay Dutt has already completed 18 months in jail, he would have to undergo imprisonment for three-and-half-years. He will surrender within 3-4 weeks to complete the full term.