Sanjay Dutt talks about getting Khalnayak Returns idea in jail. (Photos: Varinder Chawla, Sanjay Dutt/Instagram)On Friday, actor Sanjay Dutt announced Khalnayak Returns, “a fresh interpretation” of his 1993 blockbuster Khalnayak. The movie will be bankrolled by Jio Studios, Sanjay’s Three Dimension Motion Pictures and Aksha Kamboj’s Aspect Entertainment. During his interaction with the media at the event, the actor revealed that he got the idea for Khalnayak Returns while he was in jail.Sanjay Dutt on Khalnayak ReturnsDuring the event in Mumbai, Sanjay Dutt shared how he thought of making Khalnayak Returns while he was in jail during the 90s. The actor revealed, “I got the thought of making Khalnayak part 2 in jail (smiles). I used to play music inside the prison. The inmates used to insist only on the songs of Khalnayak. I asked them, ‘Agar Khalnayak phir se banaye, toh kaun dekhna chahega? (If Khalnayak is remade, who would like to see it).’ All 4000 prisoners said in unison that they would love to see it. I told them, ‘Send me a one-pager idea of the film.’ It took me a lot of time to read 4000 pages! One of the ideas that I got appealed to me.”Also Read: Khalnayak Returns: Sanjay Dutt’s Ballu reimagined, reborn and more fearless than ever. WatchHe further revealed, “I was out on parole, and I called sir (Subhash Ghai). I narrated that idea to him. Subhash ji also got excited, and he said ‘Banni chahiye.'”Sanjay Dutt also opened up about his jail term when a journalist asked him if he was desperate to get out during his jail term. The Dhurandhar actor said, “100% I felt that many times. After all, who wants to be in jail? I felt that many times. Then, one hawaldar told me, ‘Sanju baba, the day you stop hoping, you won’t even realize how time will fly in jail.’ I said, ‘Kya mazaak kar raha hai’. He insisted, ‘Aap try karo. Stop hoping that you could get out quickly or wait for the day you’ll be free.’ It took me a while, but I tried. The day I stopped hoping, mujhe pata hi nahin chala ki jail ka waqt kab kat gaya.”Sanjay Dutt on 30 years of KhalnayakIn 2023, Khalnayak completed 30 years, and thanking Subhash Ghai for the film, Sanjay Dutt had penned a long note on Instagram. He wrote, “I want to congratulate Subhashji, one of the greatest directors of the Indian screen, Jackie Dada for being the perfect Ram and Madhuri for being Ganga, and the entire cast and crew of #Khalnayak. I am grateful and proud to be a part of such an iconic film, and I cherish every moment of it. 30 years and yet it looks like a film made yesterday, thank you Subhashji and Mukta Arts for making this film and me being a part of it, thank you once again. And thank you to all the fans whose love has made Khalnayak a classic. #30YearsOfKhalnayak.”Also Read | Sanjay Dutt thanks Subhash Ghai for making Khalnayak as film turns 30: ‘Grateful to be part of such iconic film’ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) On the work front, Sanjay Dutt was last seen in Dhurandhar as SP Aslam.Nawaz Javed Kochra is a seasoned entertainment journalist at The Indian Express Online, bringing nearly a decade of expertise to the forefront of cultural reporting. With a focus on the television and Over-The-Top (OTT) landscapes, he has established himself as a prominent voice in the industry, known for his high-profile celebrity interviews and insightful coverage of the Indian entertainment sector. Experience & Career Nawaz holds a Master of Arts in Communication and Journalism from Mumbai University, providing him with a rigorous academic and ethical foundation. 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