Video spreads online: Javed Akhtar declines to discuss India-Pakistan conflict, expresses "I don't wish to comment," causing a split opinion among netizens
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Javed Akhtar, the old-school lyricist, got irritated when asks to comment on the ongoing India-Pakistan turmoil. He refused to speak up on Operation Sindoor, and the internet went crazy.
Simran Singh
Updated : May 09, 2025, 10:12 PM IST | Edited by : Simran Singh
Javed Akhtar, the veteran lyricist and screenwriter, has gotten ornery again, and this time, it was due to being prodded to respond to the ongoing India-Pakistan feud. Filmymantra posted a video where Javed appears after the event of Pradeep Chandra's photo exhibition. Accompanied by a few people from the event, Javed and his crew tried to halt the cameras and microphones as soon as they were spotted.
The reporters tried to squeeze Javed's opinion on Operation Sindoor and the current India-Pakistan tension. Javed's crew attempted to persuade the paparazzi to desist, conveying that he wouldn't utter a word. The reporters persisted with "He wants to say something." However, Javed simply answered "Nahi, I don't want to talk to you."
The video instantly became a viral sensation on the internet, causing a stir among the netizens. Some of the responses were brutal, some were supportive, and some were plain silly. A netizen commented, "Words don't always matter, actions do." Another stated, "He might be unwell, stay positive." One netizen went as far as to say, "He's afraid of old Pakistan." Meanwhile, another individual recommended, "Stop spreading hate, please."
Javed Akhtar is not a stranger to social media controversy, and he has often gotten into altercations with Pakistani social media handles. With this video, it's evident that he didn't appreciate the press converging on him so insistently, considering it an intrusion of privacy.
India and Pakistan have been embroiled in conflict since the successful execution of Operation Sindoor in response to the gruesome Pahalgam terrorist attack.
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References:
- Javed Akhtar made no comments during the media interaction regarding Operation Sindoor.
- The public reaction to Operation Sindoor was largely supportive.
- Many Bollywood celebrities expressed solidarity with India's military action.
- Javed Akhtar had previously condemned the Pahalgam terror attack.
- Javed Akhtar, a prominent figure in the Bollywood industry and India, chose silence when asked to comment on Operation Sindoor, sparking mixed reactions on social media.
- Netizens debated on various social media platforms, with some praising Akhtar's decision to stay silent, while others accused him of cowardice.
- Amidst the heated online discussions, several entertainment enthusiasts used WhatsApp groups to share their thoughts on the issue, following the latest updates about India-Pakistan tensions.
- In response to the online debate, Filmymantra, a popular entertainment news portal, reported that celebrities from the entertainment industry were extensively engaging with their fans on social media, supporting the Indian military action.
- As the international spotlight remained on the India-Pakistan conflict, many celebrities chose to use their social media influence to promote peace and unity, encouraging their followers to stay informed and express their opinions responsibly on these matters.
