Renowned Indian lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar recently sparked controversy by blaming Pakistan for the discrimination he and his family faced in India regarding rental housing. In a recent interview with an Indian broadcaster, Akhtar acknowledged that he had been denied a rental home in Mumbai because of his Muslim identity, but he shifted the […]
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‘Hell over Pakistan’: Javed Akhtar’s comment backfires badly
Veteran Indian lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar stirred controversy once again by declaring that he would “rather go to hell than Pakistan.” Speaking at the launch of Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut’s book Narkatla Swarg in Mumbai, Akhtar criticized detractors from both sides of the border, claiming, “One calls me a kaafir… the other asks […]
Javed Akhtar reveals why bollywood stars avoid criticizing Indian government
Renowned Indian poet and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has opened up about why most Bollywood actors shy away from criticizing the Indian government. Speaking to News18, Akhtar said fear is the main reason behind their silence. According to him, many actors worry that speaking out against the authorities could lead to personal or professional consequences. These […]
Javed Akhtar asks for ban on ghunghat amidst burqa ban
Legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar criticized the ban on burqa saying that similar action should be taken against the ‘ghunghat’ system prevalent among Rajasthan. Akhtar’s comment came in the wake of the Shiv Sena mouthpiece on Wednesday urging the Modi government to emulate Sri Lanka in banning the burqa on grounds of national security. “If you […]
I feel that ‘ghunghat’ should go and the burqa should go: Javed Akhtar
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was urged by an editorial in Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana to ban the burqa. Following this, lyricist Javed Akhtar talked about taking a similar step against ‘ghunghat’ system practiced among the women in Rajasthan. Akhtar stated, “If you want to bring a law banning burqa I have no objection. […]
Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi arrive in Lahore to attend Faiz International Festival
LAHORE: Indian renowned poet, lyrist and scriptwriter Javed Akhtar and his wife veteran actress Shabana Azmi on Thursday arrived Lahore to attend Faiz International Festival. The couple entered Pakistan via Wagah border to attend the two-day Faiz International Festival at Alhamra Hall, Lahore. The Indian couple was warmly welcomed by the daughters of Faiz Ahemd […]