Sanjay Dutt's real-life 'Kamli', Paresh Ghelani, makes social media debut with an open letter

LOS ANGELES: Sanjay Dutt's close friend Paresh Ghelani, who was portrayed as Kamlesh Kapaasi aka Kamli in "Sanju", has debuted on social media, a week after the release of the actor's biopic.

Kamli, which was based on Ghelani, was played by Vicky Kaushal to Ranbir Kapoor's Dutt.

Ghelani wrote an emotional open letter on Instagram, saying he was overwhelmed with " limitless emotions" after he saw the Rajkumar Hirani-directed film.


"After watching the film 'Sanju', I was numb, numb with limitless emotions. I wanted to just hug him, hold on to him and cry. Cry endlessly to the years we stood by and witnessed this roller coaster called life and the irrevocable loss of loved one...

"To the mistakes we cannot do undo, to the strength we cannot find elsewhere but in each other," he wrote, adding it was after many years of staying away from social media, he finally gave in to embrace it.

its been many years of staying away from the social media, i finally give-in to embrace it. as i begin, here to you my brother @duttsanjay. After watching the film 'Sanju' I was numb, numb with limitless emotions. I wanted to just hug him, hold on to him and cry. Cry endlessly to the years we had lost, to the years we stood by and witnessed this roller coaster called life and the irrevocable loss of loved ones.. To the mistakes we cannot undo, to the strength we cannot find elsewhere but, in each other. Now, the entire world shares our story, and the story of the man who's made me a part of his and he has thought me how to get up after every fall. It's hard to convey how many different emotions I'm feeling at this time. How many of us can truly say that we've got friends who not only stand by you through thick and thin, but are as much a brother, a mentor, and your live conscience? Sanju, you have been all that and more. There were moments I've relived from my own life - things I've forgotten, and things I'll never ever forget - on screen. Sanju is an ode to falling, rising, making mistakes and learning, flaws, imperfection - everything that defines the core of friendship. It is more importantly a relentless pursuit of life with all its shades. I know I share this sentiment with all friends and family close to him. Our friendship has been exhilarating, volatile, wild and rewarding.. Our journey has often been clouded in disbelief and doubt, wondering if we will make it till the end or will fall into the labyrinth of tragedy and controversy. But here we are united, unbreakable and ready for life. Sanju - Thank You for being a part of my life. Thank you for making me part of the Pride where we watch each others back; Thank you for always having the protective blanket over me; Thank you for the journey you've dragged me on lovingly and have taught me how to fight the adversity, however it may come. Look past the flaws, the women, the controversies, I love you, and now I can share it with everyone. You always have been, you are and you always will be the greatest friend, brother that anyone can ask for. Keep roarrrrring... tiger!! #sanju #friendship

A post shared by Paresh Ghelani (@pareshghelani) on Jul 6, 2018 at 10:21pm PDT

Ghelani said the world now "shares our story" and the story of the man "who's made me a part of his and he has taught me how to get up after every fall".

"There were moments I've relived from my own life... on screen. 'Sanju' is everything that defines the core of friendship...

"Our friendship has been exhilarating, volatile, wild and rewarding.. Our journey has often been clouded in disbelief and doubt, wondering if we will make it till the end or will fall into the labyrinth of tragedy and controversy. But here we are united, unbreakable and ready for life," he said.

There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship. . . . #friends #friendship #friendsforever #friendsforlife #friendsandfamily #sanju

A post shared by Paresh Ghelani (@pareshghelani) on Jul 1, 2018 at 3:29am PDT

"Look past the flaws, the women, the controversies, I love you and now I can share it with everyone," he added.

Kaushal also took to Twitter to welcome Ghelani on social media.

"Ladies & gentlemen! The real 'Kamli' is in the house! Please welcome @impareshghelani on Twitter. Big hug Tiger! #Sanju," the actor wrote.