Moneycontrol PRO
Swing Trading 101
Swing Trading 101

Sanjay Dutt pays emotional tribute to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar after tragic plane crash, writes "He was one of the most dynamic leaders"

Sanjay Dutt expressed shock and grief over the tragic death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, calling him a dynamic leader who left a lasting impact. Sharing a photo on Instagram, the actor offered his condolences and prayed for strength and peace for the bereaved family.

January 28, 2026 / 17:59 IST
Sanjay Dutt reacts to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar death
Snapshot AI
  • Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash near Pune on January 28, 2026
  • All 5 passengers, including Ajit Pawar, died in a plane fire during landing.
  • Celebrities and politicians, including Sanjay Dutt, paid tribute to Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar tragically died in a plane crash on January 28, 2026. Several celebrities and political figures have offered their condolences after the news of his death was made public.

Sanjay Dutt also paid respect to Ajit Pawar on social media. The state's social and political circles have been shocked by the accident.

The actor took to his Instagram Story and shared a photo of the late leader Ajit Pawar. Sharing the picture, the actor penned in the caption, “Shocked and saddened by this tragic loss. He was one of the most dynamic leaders, leaving behind a lasting impact. My deepest condolences to the family and everyone affected.”

He concluded the post by writing, “Prayers for strength and peace. Om Shanti."

Other actors, including Anupam Kher, Ajay Devgn, Kangana Ranuat and more also paid tribute to the leader.

The Deputy Chief Minister and a prominent Maharashtra leader passed away in an aircraft accident on January 28. Five passengers were on board when the rented plane carrying Ajit Pawar crashed while trying to land in Baramati, close to Pune.

The jet caught fire upon contact, killing everyone on board, including Ajit Pawar and his teammates. Sadly, there were no survivors when emergency personnel swiftly arrived at the scene.

Since December 2024, Ajit Pawar has been Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister. Before changing political allegiances, he served several terms in high office and had considerable influence inside the Nationalist Congress Party, making him one of the state's most seasoned leaders.

Also Read: Riteish Deshmukh, Kangana Ranaut react with shock as Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies in tragic aircraft crash

About Sanjay Dutt’s projects

Sanjay Dutt was last seen in Prabhas’ The Raja Saab, which failed to receive the expected response from the audience. His other film, The Bhootnii, was also a box office failure.

Meanwhile, Sanjay Dutt will next be seen in Luv Ranjan’s action-adventure tentatively titled Ranger. He will share screen with Ajay Devgn in the film.

Gayatri Rani
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
first published: Jan 28, 2026 05:59 pm

Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!

Subscribe to Tech Newsletters

  • On Saturdays

    Find the best of Al News in one place, specially curated for you every weekend.

  • Daily-Weekdays

    Stay on top of the latest tech trends and biggest startup news.

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347