NEPAL JAN 09 : Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt offered prayers at the sacred Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on Friday, drawing massive crowds of admirers eager to see the veteran actor. Dutt had arrived in the Nepali capital on Thursday evening for a casino inauguration event, with his visit generating considerable excitement among fans across all age groups, underscoring his enduring popularity in Nepal.
Photographs from the temple premises captured the actor leaving the holy site surrounded by tight security as throngs of devotees and fans gathered to catch a glimpse of him. Dressed in a simple white outfit, Dutt emerged from the temple adorned with prayer malas and a traditional ‘angvastra’ draped over his shoulders, reflecting the spiritual nature of his visit.
The actor, whose long and illustrious career in Bollywood has made him a household name, has appeared in numerous blockbuster films and commands a devoted fan base not just in India but across Nepal as well. His temple visit coincides with a busy period professionally, as Dutt has been enjoying back-to-back theatrical releases including the box office phenomenon ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘The Raja Saab’.
