Popular lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar is known for his outspoken style. He is often seen talking about the big issues going on in the country and puts his point forward openly. However, during this time, he has to listen to very bad things from many people. Recently Javed Akhtar attended an event in Mumbai, during which he talked about people calling him a Kafir and Jihadi.
This statement of Javed Akhtar has been making a lot of headlines since Operation Sindoor. He said that after the Pahalgam attack, he had talked about two sides. He said that one side calls me a Kafir, while the other calls me a Jihadi. Javed Akhtar said, “One side calls me a Kafir and says that I am going to hell. The other side calls me a Jihadi and says that I am going to Pakistan.
Javed Akhtar further said, “If I have these two options, then I would prefer to go to hell.” Along with this, he also told that abuses from both sides have become a part of his life. However, after hearing this from Javed Akhtar, the whole auditorium started echoing with applause. Javed Akhtar further said that whenever you talk from one side, then people from the other side will be unhappy. But, if you talk from all sides, then a lot of people will be unhappy.
‘Getting abuses from both sides’
Along with this, he also told the audience that if you ever meet me, I will show you my Twitter, WhatsApp, on which I get abuses from both sides. However, along with this, he also said that if anyone stops abusing me, then I will feel that I am doing something wrong. During this, Javed Akhtar also mentioned those people who encourage and praise him.
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