Veteran lyric and screenwriter Javed Akhtar replied to criticism of his open opinions and, according to the news18 report, described as trolls who described him as “jihad”.
When Javed Akhtar addressed the crowd, during the opening of the latest book Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Rauts Narbatla Swarg in Bombai said he would rather choose hell than to go to Pakistan.
“People on both sides are abusing me. One calls me Kaafir (unbelieving) and say I will go to hell. The other calls me jihad and asks me to go to Pakistan.
Akhtar’s reaction comes at a time when the tension in India-Pakistan at the peak after the terrorist attack of Pahalgam, which was killed 26 was launched. In the area of reprisal measures, India started the Sindoor Operation and focused on strikes at terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan.
Criticism from both sides:
He even explained that the criticism he would receive is not unilateral. “People from both sides are abusing me. It’s not unilateral. I would be very ungrateful if I didn’t admit that there were people who also appreciate me. Many support me, praise me and encourage me,” he said.
Abuse from extremists:
The well -known screenwriter noted that the abuse of extremists and trolls became a consistent part of his life. “But it is also true that extremists are abusing me from this side, so extremists from the other side. This is a reality. If one of them stops abusing me, I call it anomaly and I think I had to make a mistake,” he said.
Akhtar is often known for her bold commentary on religion, politics and society. In addition to his work as a lyricist and screenwriter, he worked as a presidential candidate in 2010 in 2016 in Rajya Sabha in Rajya Sabha.
O Narkatla Swarg:
Nazkatla Swarg is a book written by Sanjay rail on his journey through political shocks and personal experiences. His books offer insight into the current political landscape of Maharashtra. The opening of the book was attended by several important leaders, including Uddhav Thackery and Sharad Pawar.
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