Mumbai, March 28 Actress Somy Ali has credited Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt for teaching her one of the most important life lessons during her early days in Bollywood, which was to treat everyone on the movie set with equal respect, regardless of their position.
Sharing a nostalgic post on social media, Somy wrote, ‘Sanju taught me to treat the film crew with respect and the young man who brings us tea with the exact same dignity. It was through Sanju that I learned that hierarchy is simply not his thing, and it shouldn’t be for anyone else either.’
Reflecting on her first experience working with Sanjay Dutt, she added, ‘Since my first ever shoot in Bollywood was with Sanju, I consider myself extremely fortunate. Be kind. Don’t envy others, uplift them by demonstrating kindness. I have never seen an actor of that stature treating the director and the young man who brings us tea with the same level of respect as he treated the entire crew. That’s a true hero.’
She further emphasised the importance of empathy, stating, ‘It is important to be kind primarily because you never know the hidden struggles, grief, or exhaustion that others may be facing.’
Alongside the beautifully written note, Somy also shared an AI-generated video in which she is seen hugging Sanjay Dutt, both in their younger versions.
For those unfamiliar, Somy Ali worked with Sanjay Dutt in the 1990s film ‘Andolan’.
During her brief stint in Bollywood, she appeared in films such as ‘Anth’, ‘Krishna Avtaar’ and ‘Teesra Kaun’, sharing screen space with several leading actors of that era.
At the peak of her career, Somy chose to step away from the film industry and moved to the United States. She has now dedicated her life to social work and activism.