Sanjay Dutt performs pind daan in Gaya for his parents; says he would like to visit Ayodhya soon

Actor Sanjay Dutt performed the pind daan ceremony at Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, Bihar, where he prayed for the souls of his late parents, Sunil Dutt and Nargis. Dressed in a traditional white dhoti and kurta, he was accompanied by his security personnel for safety.

Following the ceremony on January 11, Sanjay Dutt met with his fans who had gathered outside the temple. He also briefly engaged with the media and expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Ayodhya temple dedicated to Lord Ram. He expressed his desire to visit the temple and offer his prayers there in the future.

‘Bahut achchi baat hai, bahut achchi baat hai (it's great),’ said the actor when he was asked about the Ram temple, which will be consecrated on January 22.

Shortly afterward, the actor enthusiastically started chanting ‘Jai Bhole’ and ‘Jai Shri Ram,’ eliciting cheers of joy from his fans who were observing from a distance.

Previously, at the airport, the journalists also asked him whether he would like to visit Ayodhya. He told them, ‘Definitely. Why not?’

What is Pind daan?

Pind daan is a Hindu ritual performed by relatives of the deceased to honor their memory. It involves visiting three sacred sites in Gaya: the Phalgu River, Vishnupad Temple, and Akshay Vat tree. This ritual typically takes approximately two hours and can be completed in a single day.

Sanjay Dutt work front

Sanjay Dutt will be next seen in the sci-fi horror comedy film ‘The Virgin Tree’, which also features Sunny Singh, Mouni Roy, and Palak Tiwari in the lead roles.

Sharing more details about the film, Sanjay had said, ‘I am pleased to back the film, which was exactly the script I was looking for. The film is the perfect blend of comedy and horror, with the right balance of chills and thrills. I am so glad to have found a production partner in Deepak Mukut whose cinematic vision and ideals align with mine. I always wanted to encourage young, fresh talent in the industry and with this film, we launch a new director with a fresh vision. He has put together an eclectic cast and I wish them the best time and a glorious shoot ahead.’

Sanjay Dutt also has ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ alongside Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal and Disha Patani in the pipeline. The movie is all set to hit theatres on December 20, 2024.

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