Sanjay Dutt performs Pind Daan for parents Sunil and Nargis, visits Vishnupad temple in Gaya
Sanjay Dutt was recently seen in Gaya where he portrayed Pind Daan for his parents Sunil and Nargis. The actor performed all the rituals.
Bollywood’s famous actor Sanjay Dutt was recently spotted at the Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, Bihar. The actor visited the religious site for a specific purpose: to perform Pind Daan, a Hindu ritual that pays tribute to ancestors, for his parents. It is noteworthy that this ceremony is performed exclusively at three sacred places in Gaya: the Phalgu River, the Vishnupad Temple and the Akshay Vat Tree. During the spiritual ceremony, the actor sought peace for the departed souls.
In a video circulating on the internet, the actor can be seen performing the rituals for his parents, surrounded by a security entourage. The ritual usually lasts about two hours. For those unfamiliar, Sanjay Dutt’s mother, Nargis Dutt, died in 1981, while his father, Sunil Dutt, died in 2005.
Watch the video here:
#WATCH | Bihar | Actor Sanjay Dutt offered prayers at Vishnupad Temple in Gaya and sang ‘Pind Daan’ of his parents and ancestors today. pic.twitter.com/2j3Uz9hk5c
— ANI (@ANI) January 11, 2024
After completing the ritual, the actor encountered a crowd on his way out. When asked about the grand inauguration of the Ram Temple scheduled for January 22, 2024, the actor responded in the media saying, “Bahot achhi baat hain” (that’s a very good thing) and also repeated the slogans from ‘Jai Bhole Nath’.
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#WATCH | Gaya, Bihar | “It’s a good thing…I’m definitely going,” says actor Sanjay Dutt when asked about the Ram Temple’s ‘pranpratishtha’ ceremony and whether he is going to Ayodhya. pic.twitter.com/LbBng8sLR4
— ANI (@ANI) January 11, 2024
Meanwhile, on Sanjay Dutt’s professional front, he will be seen in the sci-fi horror comedy titled ‘The Virgin Tree’. Besides Dutt, the film also stars Sunny Singh, Mouni Roy and Palak Tiwari. Speaking about the film, Dutt said, “I have always wanted to encourage young, fresh talent in the film industry and with this film we are launching a new director with a fresh vision. He has assembled an eclectic cast and I wish them the best of times and a glorious shoot ahead.”
Sanjay was last seen in Thalapthy Vijay’s ‘Leo’, where he played the antagonist. He also made a cameo appearance in Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster ‘Jawan’. After switching from leading roles in Hindi cinema, he has now embraced antagonist roles. His portrayal of Adheera in Yash’s ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ received wide acclaim. He will release a diverse range of films in 2024.