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Lyricist and author Javed Akhtar recently found himself on the centre of a social media storm after a video clip from one in all his interactions began circulating online. The footage, which features Akhtar speaking a few scene from the enduring film Sholay, has triggered strong reactions across platforms — and now, singer-songwriter Lucky Ali has added fuel to the talk with a pointy response to Akhtar’s words.
Lucky Ali reacts strongly to Javed Akhtar’s viral ‘don’t be like Muslims’ comment
Within the viral clip, Akhtar might be seen recalling a moment from Sholay where Hema Malini’s character, Basanti, speaks to Lord Shiva. Reflecting on the changing times, the veteran author questioned whether such a scene might be written today, given how sensitive religious sentiments have turn into. While elaborating on the subject during his talk, Akhtar reportedly said, “I used to be in Poona (Pune) with Raju Hirani (Rajkumar Hirani) in front of a giant audience where I told them, ‘Don’t turn into like Muslims. Make them like yourself. You might be becoming like Muslims.’”
The remark immediately sparked backlash online, with many users accusing Akhtar of injuring religious sentiments. Amongst those that reacted was popular musician Lucky Ali, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to specific his displeasure. His post read, “Don’t turn into like Javed Akhtar, never original and ugly as f***”.
Ali’s blunt statement quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions. While some social media users praised the singer for speaking his mind, others felt his tone was unnecessarily harsh. The exchange has since evolved right into a larger online discussion about tolerance, free speech, and mutual respect between public figures.
Responding to the wave of criticism following the resurfaced video, Javed Akhtar stated that he stays unfazed by the uproar. The veteran author identified that he has often faced backlash for his views, adding that he has received police protection previously and has been called names for years as a consequence of his outspoken opinions.
As reactions proceed to pour in, each Lucky Ali and Javed Akhtar have turn into trending topics across social media platforms. The incident has once more highlighted how public commentary on religion stays a highly charged subject in India’s cultural landscape.
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