What did Lucky Ali say about Javed Akhtar?

Lucky Ali called Javed Akhtar "never original and ugly as f**" in response to Akhtar's resurfaced video comments on religious sensitivity in films.

How did Javed Akhtar respond to the controversy?

Javed Akhtar has maintained that he is "unfazed" by the controversy, asserting that he has long been targeted for his outspoken opinions and has even required police protection in the past.

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Lucky Ali's Sarcastic Apology Reignites Debate After Javed Akhtar Controversy

Q: What was the context of Javed Akhtar's controversial remarks?

In a resurfaced video, Akhtar discussed a scene from the iconic 1975 film Sholay where Hema Malini's character, Basanti, speaks to Lord Shiva, and questioned whether such a scene could be written in today's climate of heightened religious sensitivity. He also reportedly commented, "Don't become like Muslims. Make them like yourself. You are becoming like Muslims."

23 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Lucky Ali issues tongue-in-cheek apology for calling Javed Akhtar "never original and ugly"
Controversy sparked by Akhtar's resurfaced video comments on religious sensitivity
Both Ali and Akhtar stand by their statements despite backlash

Lucky Ali's Sarcastic Apology Reignites Debate After Javed Akhtar Controversy

In the latest development, singer-songwriter Lucky Ali has issued a tongue-in-cheek apology on X (formerly Twitter) in response to the controversy surrounding his earlier remarks about lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar. The controversy was sparked by a resurfaced video clip featuring Akhtar discussing a scene from the iconic 1975 film Sholay, where he questioned whether such a scene could be written in today's climate of heightened religious sensitivity.

During the same interaction, Akhtar reportedly commented, "Don't become like Muslims. Make them like yourself. You are becoming like Muslims," which quickly drew criticism online. Reacting to the resurfaced footage, Lucky Ali had earlier posted, "Don't become like Javed Akhtar, never original and ugly as f**," a remark that divided netizens.