The media won't stop prying over Sanjay Dutt and his personal life even though the actor is going through a tough time.

Sanjay who is sentenced to three and a half years imprisonment, was said to ask for pardon from the court.

However, today, the actor addressed the media along with his sister Priya Dutt for the first time after the verdict.

"I am a law abiding citizen of my country. I respect the law. I have the highest respect for what the decision is and I will abide by all the terms and conditions the honourable Supreme Court has put on me. Honourable Supreme Court has given me time to surrender and I will surrender at that time," Sanjay said

In regards to applying for pardon, he clarified, "I have not applied for pardon. There are many other people who deserve pardon. With folded hands, I want to tell the media, the honourable citizens of my country that when I am not going for a pardon there is no debate about it."

"Right now I am a shattered man. My family is shattered. It's a very tough time in my life, in our lives. I want to thank everybody who supported me," he further added.

While pleading to the media Sanjay broke down stating, "I have a lot of work. I have to finish all that work. I have to spend all this time with my family. With folded hands I want to tell you that just let me be in peace till the time I go in. I love my country and all the citizens. I love India."

Even though the actor mentioned that he will not ask for pardon, the whole of Bollywood has spoken to the government. Actor turned politician Jaya Prada also met the Maharashtra government regarding the same.