Lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar recently found himself at the center of a social media storm when a video clip of one of his conversations started circulating online. The footage, in which Akhtar is talking about a scene from the iconic film cinderhas triggered strong reactions across platforms – and now, singer-songwriter Lucky Ali has added fuel to the debate by reacting sharply to Akhtar’s words.
Lucky Ali reacts strongly to Javed Akhtar’s viral ‘Don’t be like Muslims’ comment
In the viral clip, Akhtar can be seen recalling a moment from Sholay where Hema Malini’s character Basanti talks to Lord Shiva. Considering the changing times, the veteran writer questioned whether such a scene could be written today, given how sensitive religious sentiments have become. Elaborating on the topic during their conversation, Akhtar reportedly said, “I was in front of a big audience in Poona (Pune) with Raju Hirani (Rajkumar Hirani), where I told him, ‘Don’t be like the Muslims. Make them like you. You are becoming like the Muslims.’
The comment immediately sparked backlash online, with many users accusing Akhtar of hurting religious sentiments. Among those to react was popular musician Lucky Ali, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his displeasure. His post read, “Don’t be like Javed Akhtar, never original and ugly as fuck.”
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 into a larger online discussion about tolerance, free speech, and mutual respect between public figures.
Responding to the wave of criticism after the video resurfaced, Javed Akhtar said that he is not affected by the uproar. The veteran author explained that he has often faced criticism for his views, adding that he has received police protection in the past and has been vilified over the years because of his outspoken opinions.
As reactions have been pouring in, both Lucky Ali and Javed Akhtar have become trending topics on social media platforms. This incident has once again highlighted how public commentary on religion remains a highly controversial topic in India’s cultural landscape.
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