Karachi: Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has expressed desire to meet actor Sanjay Dutt who is currently lodged in a jail in Pune.
Akhtar who is good friends with Dutt has got the message coveyed to the actor’s sister Priya Dutt via his agents.
"He has a big fan following in Pakistan and I know of many families who are praying for his release," he said.
Akhtar also said he had bought a special gift for Dutt but refused to reveal what it was. "I want to give to him if I get a chance to meet him in jail," he added.
Dutt's bail application will be heard on November 20 and if he is released, the cricketer would be his guest at his home in Mumbai.
The fast bowler, who had earlier turned down an offer from filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt to act in his hit film Gangster said he was now interested in acting.
"If I get another offer I will do it because I want to do different things in life. I am also planning to get married soon and settle down," he said.
Akhtar has had a satisfactory series against India in the one-day games since making his comeback last month after serving a 13-match ban.
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