MUMBAI — The Deol family has joined the Bollywood brigade in expressing solidarity with actor Sanjay Dutt who has been convicted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. “I consider everyone in the film industry as family. I am hurt when anyone from the industry is hurt. I cry but don't make noise. I feel sad for him.... I am sure he will come out soon,” veteran actor Dharmendra Deol told reporters at the launch of Yamla Pagla Deewana 2. His son Sunny, who has worked with Sanjay Dutt in films like Kshatriya and Krodh, is saddened over the Supreme Court ruling handing down five-year jail term to Dutt. “I am close to him. We have worked together in quite a few films I am really saddened with what has happened to him. He has gone through a lot of pain,” Sunny said. “I feel sad as his wife and children will have to be away (when Dutt goes to jail). I hope things will be fine with him,” he said. The other son, Bobby, said he too feel sad for the 53-year-old actor. “We can't do anything about this. I hope he comes out of his situation,” Bobby said. Several celebrities have sought pardon for Dutt. Expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh and actor- turned-MP Jayaprada have met with Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan and sought clemency for the actor. — SG
