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Lucky Ali Slams Javed Akhtar Over Controversial Remarks

10/24/2025

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Lucky Ali has criticized Javed Akhtar over a resurfaced video in which Akhtar advised Hindus not to emulate Muslims.
Ali's initial social-media post labeled Akhtar as "never original and ugly as f***."
Following backlash, Ali clarified that his remarks targeted arrogance rather than appearance and apologized.
The incident underscores tensions in Indian public discourse on religious sensitivity and artistic expression, while Javed Akhtar has not publicly responded.

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Lucky Ali has criticized Javed Akhtar over a resurfaced video in which Akhtar advised Hindus not to emulate Muslims.
Ali's initial social-media post labeled Akhtar as "never original and ugly as f***."
Following backlash, Ali clarified that his remarks targeted arrogance rather than appearance and apologized.
The incident underscores tensions in Indian public discourse on religious sensitivity and artistic expression, while Javed Akhtar has not publicly responded.