Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt made a special appearance at the star-studded Dasara celebrations in Mangaluru this year, much to the excitement of his fans. Arriving on a private jet, Sanjay first visited the Kateel Durga Parameshwari temple to pay his respects. He then went to the Biruver Kudla grounds for the Oodhu Pooja ceremony, a traditional ritual linked to the tiger dance, which drew enthusiastic reactions from the crowd. Welcomed with cheers and affectionately called ‘Sanju Baba’ by his fans, he expressed his happiness at being in Mangaluru and praised the warm hospitality of the locals. Sanjay reassured his fans about his health and shared his enthusiasm for the tiger dance performances. He delighted the audience by reciting his iconic Pachaas tola dialogue, which was met with loud applause. His visit concluded with a visit to the Kudroli Gokarnath Temple before heading back to Mumbai in time to offer condolences to the family of the late Maharashtra politician, Baba Siddique.