Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt joined the star-studded Dasara celebrations in Mangaluru this year, causing excitement among fans. Arriving by private jet, Sanjay first visited the Kateel Durga Parameshwari temple before participating in the Oodhu Pooja at the Biruver Kudla grounds, a ritual connected to the tiger dance. This led to cheers from the crowd, who affectionately called him 'Sanju Baba'. Sanjay expressed his happiness about being in Mangaluru and praised the hospitality of the locals. He assured fans about his health and shared his enthusiasm for the tiger dance performances, even treating the audience by delivering his famous Pachaas tola dialogue, which was met with applause. His visit concluded with a visit to the Kudroli Gokarnath Temple before returning to Mumbai, where he offered condolences to the family of the late Maharashtra politician Baba Siddique.