Singer Lucky ali recently criticized veteran lyricist javed akhtar for his controversial remarks on Hindus and Muslims during a public event.
The comments in question came from a talk javed akhtar gave, where he referenced a famous scene from the iconic bollywood film Sholay.
Javed Akhtar spoke about the "Yunki Yeh Kaun Bola" scene where dharmendra hides behind a shiva idol and tricks hema malini into believing that shiva is speaking to her.
He questioned whether such a scene would be possible today, implying that India’s current religious climate lacks the openness seen in 1975 when Sholay was released.
Akhtar said:
“Were there no Hindus in 1975? Were there no religious people?”
He added:
“Don’t be like Muslims, make them like you. You’re becoming like Muslims. This is a tragedy.”
The statement sparked immediate backlash online. While some applauded Akhtar for his candor, many, including Lucky Ali, were angered by the remark.
Lucky ali responded on X (formerly Twitter) to a user who posted the clip of Javed Akhtar’s comment.
He wrote:
“Don’t be like javed akhtar, never be as ugly as the real and the fake.”
Lucky Ali’s sharp reaction sparked a war of words between fans of both artists on social media.
The post quickly went viral, causing a deep divide in public opinion.
Some users defended Akhtar, arguing that his comment was taken out of context, while others agreed with Lucky Ali’s criticism.
As of now, javed akhtar has not responded to Lucky Ali’s post.
The incident highlights the increasing sensitivity around religious topics in India, especially when spoken about by influential public figures.
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