Manoj Bajpayee and Sanjay Dutt photographed in Mumbai.
actors Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao are "delighted" that actor Sanjay Dutt will be released from jail on Thursday.
"I know Sanju (Sanjay) on a personal level and I'm delighted that he will finally return home to his family and friends on Thursday. We've been waiting eagerly for the day, and we have always been praying for his safety," said Manoj.
Manoj and Sanjay have worked together in films like
Daud;,
LOC Kargil and
Dus Kahaniyaan.
Sanjay Dutt will be released from the prison on February 25. He was charged with illegal possession and destruction of an AK-56 rifle during the 1993 serial blasts. His release comes 103 days ahead of the official end of his prison term on the grounds of 'good conduct.'
"It's great news. I am very happy that he's returning. I'm a big fan of him and have grown up watching his films. He has respectfully completed his term. The mental pressure is also over now. He'll be an amazing guy. He'll be back all over again," Rajkummar said.(Also Read:
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Directed by Hansal Mehta,
Aligarh will release on February 26.