Journalism of Courage
Actor Sanjay Dutt who is put on parole for 30 days, looked happy as he was photographed outside his residence on Wednesday (August 26). (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Sanjay Dutt was visited by good friend, filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Sanjay had worked with Vidhu Vinod Chopra's production - Munnabhai series and last hit 'PK.' (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Vidhu Vinod Chopra greets Maanyata with a hug. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Sanjay Dutt was all smiles as he posed for a picture along with Maanyata and Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The actor is currently out on a 30 day parole for his daughter's nose surgery. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Bollywood actor and a convict in the 1993 Mumbai blasts Sanjay Dutt has been awarded a 30-day parole by Divisional Commissioner of Pune as the actor wants to attend to his daughter who is undergoing a ‘nose surgery’.
Seen here, Sanjay Dutt is warmly welcomed as he reaches his home in Mumbai. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
The application, seeking parole, was submitted by Sanjay Dutt’s lawyer in July and was granted by the Divisional Commissioner S Chokalingam about two days prior.
The actor wore a white and blue striped shirt. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Frequent release of Sanjay Dutt on parole and furlough have led to a debate with a section alleging that the actor is being given special treatment for his status, influence and popularity. The state administration has maintained that they have been following the rules that are the same in case of every prisoner who’s undergoing imprisonment in the state jail. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Sanjay Dutt was brought to the prison in May 2013 after he surrendered before the TADA court. In October 2013, he was granted furlough only to be extended by another 14 days. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
In January 2014, Sanjay Dutt was granted parole for 30 days, which was extended for 60 days. He was again granted furlough of 14 days in December 2014, which was not extended after massive criticism in media. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Sanjay Dutt was out from jail in December last year to celebrate New Year with family.
He actor has been out of jail for 146 days, since his sentence began here in May 2013, availing of furlough and parole leave. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
