Sanjay Dutt reveals Pakistan connection to his movie Kalank
The movie is all set for a release on April 17.
(Web Desk) – Sanjay Dutt known for his action roles in the 90s and then for his comic roles especially Munna Bhai MBBS, has revealed why he holds his upcoming movie ‘Kalank’ dear to his heart.
According to media reports, the actor’s sentimental connection to the pre-partition love story was due to his father Sunil Dutt, whose real name was Balraj which happens to be his character’s name in the movie, moreover his father also came from Pakistan during partition so his link to the flick is of an emotional nature.
‘During the shoot of Gumrah, Yash uncle had briefly mentioned about the story. Dharma Productions is like family; so when Karan approached me with the film, I had to do it. It is also a coincidence that my character is named Balraj, which is my father s [Sunil Dutt] real name. He too came from Pakistan during Partition, so it has an emotional connect,’ he added.
In an Instagram post the actor stated.
‘Humbled to play a magnificent character in this magnum opus. Here’s Balraj!,’
Sanjay Dutt will also be seen paired up with Madhuri Dixit after a gap of 22 years both of them are rumored to had dated each other in the past.
The star cast of the movie includes Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditya Roy Kapur.
The movie is all set for a release on April 17.
