Shekhar Suman has defended Sanjay Dutt after the actor clarified his recent remarks made during an appearance on Shekhar Suman's talk show, Shekhar Tonite. Sanjay had earlier described the interaction as a “scripted conversation” and said that he never intended to hurt or disrespect the sentiments of anyone. Responding to the clarification, Shekhar said Sanjay's comments were made in a light-hearted and positive spirit and that the actor should not be penalised or criticised for remarks that were not intended to offend.

Speaking about the controversy, Shekhar described Shekhar Tonite as a satirical programme that is “pro-people” and “totally unbiased and democratic.” He defended the format of the show while addressing the reaction to Sanjay's comments, stressing that the actor's appearance should be viewed in the context of the programme's nature. According to Shekhar, the conversation was intended to be light-hearted rather than an attempt to target or disrespect anyone.

Shekhar also spoke about Sanjay's personal regard for India and its people while responding to the criticism surrounding the actor's remarks. He said Sanjay has immense respect for the country and its citizens and argued that this should be taken into consideration while assessing what was said during the programme. His comments came after Sanjay publicly clarified his position and sought to make it clear that he had no intention of hurting or disrespecting anyone's sentiments.

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Sanjay's clarification came after his appearance on the talk show drew attention to the remarks made during the conversation. The actor said the discussion was scripted, indicating that the exchange was part of the show's planned format. He also made it clear that there was no intention behind his comments to cause offence. The clarification was aimed at addressing concerns over how his remarks had been interpreted by viewers and others following the episode.

Shekhar, meanwhile, maintained that Sanjay should not face criticism for the remarks, particularly given the context in which they were made. By describing the show as satirical and emphasising its pro-people approach, he sought to explain that the programme's conversations may include humour and scripted exchanges as part of its format. He also reiterated his view that Sanjay's words should not be interpreted as an attempt to disrespect people or their sentiments.

The latest exchange has therefore centred largely on the context of Sanjay's appearance and his subsequent clarification rather than on any fresh remarks from the actor. While Sanjay has stated that the conversation was scripted and that he did not intend to hurt anyone, Shekhar has now publicly backed him and urged that he should not be penalised over the comments. The clarification and Shekhar's response have provided their respective positions on the controversy surrounding the talk-show appearance.

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