At a Lahore festival, legendary Indian poet Javed Akhtar schools Pakistan on terrorism. Akhtar calls Pakistan out on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, drawing loud cheers from his Pakistani audience and applause on the internet.

Inside South Asia: At a Lahore festival, Javed Akhtar schools Pakistan on terror

<p>A video of famous Indian poet Javed Akhtar is doing the rounds on social media and has gone viral as netizens from India are praising the writer for the strong-worded statements he made last week in Lahore, Pakistan.&nbsp;Javed Akhtar was attending an event in Lahore when he criticised Pakistan saying that the terrorists responsible for the 26/11 Mumbai attack in 2008 are freely roaming in the country and it has angered Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The comments by Akhtar came when during the event when someone in the audience questioned him, "You have visited Pakistan so many times. When you go back, do you tell your people that these are good people, they aren't just bombing us but also greeting us with garlands and love?"</p>

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<p>Responding to this, the renowned lyricist said, "We should not blame each other. It will solve nothing. The atmosphere is tense, which should be doused. We are people from Mumbai, and we have seen the attack on our city. They [attackers] did not come from Norway or Egypt. They are still roaming free in your country. You should not complain if every Indian is angry about it."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also added that India had always welcomed Pakistani artists with much fanfare but never received the same hospitality in return from Pakistan.&nbsp;"When Faiz Sahab visited, he was received like a very important visitor. It was broadcast all over. We hosted big functions of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Mehdi Hasan. You [Pakistan] never organised a function for Lata Mangeshkar?" the poet said during the event.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The audience at the event apparently welcomed his comments and broke out in applause. The comments also received a wide audience when the clip went viral on social media. Netizens on Twitter showered praises on Javed Akhtar. Some of them even went on to draw parallels between India's surgical strikes in Pakistan with Javed's comments at the Lahore event.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian actor Kangana Ranaut also hailed his comments and wrote, "When I listen to Javed Saab's poetry, I wonder how blessed he is by Goddess Saraswati. But there must be something pure in the person for God to bless them. Jai Hind @Javedakhtarjadu saab. Ghar mein ghuss ke maara (You beat them in their own backyard)."</p>

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A video of famous Indian poet Javed Akhtar is doing the rounds on social media and has gone viral as netizens from India are praising the writer for the strong-worded statements he made last week in Lahore, Pakistan.

A video of famous Indian poet Javed Akhtar is doing the rounds on social media and has gone viral as netizens from India are praising the writer for the strong-worded statements he made last week in Lahore, Pakistan. Javed Akhtar was attending an event in Lahore when he criticised Pakistan saying that the terrorists responsible for the 26/11 Mumbai attack in 2008 are freely roaming in the country and it has angered Indians. The comments by Akhtar came when during the event when someone in the audience questioned him, "You have visited Pakistan so many times. When you go back, do you tell your people that these are good people, they aren't just bombing us but also greeting us with garlands and love?" Also Read | Indian firm run by Military & DRDO veterans develops hack-proof video conference solution for Indian Navy Responding to this, the renowned lyricist said, "We should not blame each other. It will solve nothing. The atmosphere is tense, which should be doused. We are people from Mumbai, and we have seen the attack on our city. They [attackers] did not come from Norway or Egypt. They are still roaming free in your country. You should not complain if every Indian is angry about it." He also added that India had always welcomed Pakistani artists with much fanfare but never received the same hospitality in return from Pakistan. "When Faiz Sahab visited, he was received like a very important visitor. It was broadcast all over. We hosted big functions of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Mehdi Hasan. You [Pakistan] never organised a function for Lata Mangeshkar?" the poet said during the event. Also Read | Who are Lawrence Bishnoi and Neeraj Bawana? Why is NIA raiding premises of their close aides across India? The audience at the event apparently welcomed his comments and broke out in applause. The comments also received a wide audience when the clip went viral on social media. Netizens on Twitter showered praises on Javed Akhtar. Some of them even went on to draw parallels between India's surgical strikes in Pakistan with Javed's comments at the Lahore event. Javed akhtar doing surgical strike in pakistan 💥💪pic.twitter.com/Iaa4lgcMSP — Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) February 21, 2023 × Watch | Air India begins massive hiring, pilots' salary crosses Rs 2 crore Indian actor Kangana Ranaut also hailed his comments and wrote, "When I listen to Javed Saab's poetry, I wonder how blessed he is by Goddess Saraswati. But there must be something pure in the person for God to bless them. Jai Hind @Javedakhtarjadu saab. Ghar mein ghuss ke maara (You beat them in their own backyard)." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Indian poet Javed Akhtar, at Lahore event, says 26/11 terrorists roaming free in Pakistan

Veteran Indian lyricist Javed Akhtar has called out Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and reminded Pakistan of the 26/11 terror attack on Mumbai. All this when he was on the Pakistani soil. Akhtar attended the Literary Festival in Lahore, during which he took on Pakistan.

Indian lyricist Javed Akhtar takes on Pakistan on Pak soil, calls out their sponsored terrorism

<p>Music legend Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was cremated with full state honours in Mumbai on Wednesday. The veteran musician died on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest.&nbsp;<br />
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Several people including lyricist Javed Akhtar and his wife actor Shabana Azmi, megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his wife Jaya Bachchan visited Shivkumar Sharm's residence to pay their last respects to the santoor maestro. Several images have surfaced online in which Big B and his wife are seen mourning the demise of Shivkumar Sharma.<br />
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In one of the images, Big B is seen interacting with Shivkumar's son Rahul Sharma, a well-known musician himself. Big B also penned an emotional note in memory of Shivkumar Sharma, who had composed music for the former's 1981 film 'Silsila', on his blog.</p>

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<p>"There is the passing away of the Maestro, ShivKumar Sharma, who played the santoor, a special instrument, from the valleys of Kashmir .. who designed so many film music for me and many others .. continued success after success , numbs you from the pain of pain .. as also the reverse .. Shivkumar ji , who played the `santoor` in its brilliance .. who put his heart and soul into whatever he took up .. humble despite his incredible presence .. and the talent of a genius," Big B wrote.<br />
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"A sad ending to the master of the string instrument .. he and Hari Prasad Chaurasia ji , the renowned flutist were a dua for film music .. they came as strong as they could .. played recorded and left," he grieved.<br />
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Pandit Shivkumar Sharma breathed his last on Tuesday at the age of 84. His funeral was held at Vile Parle`s Pawan Hans Crematorium.Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was also present at the funeral.</p>


Music legend Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was cremated with full state honours in Mumbai on Wednesday. The veteran musician died on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Music legend Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was cremated with full state honours in Mumbai on Wednesday. The veteran musician died on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest. Several people including lyricist Javed Akhtar and his wife actor Shabana Azmi, megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his wife Jaya Bachchan visited Shivkumar Sharm's residence to pay their last respects to the santoor maestro. Several images have surfaced online in which Big B and his wife are seen mourning the demise of Shivkumar Sharma. In one of the images, Big B is seen interacting with Shivkumar's son Rahul Sharma, a well-known musician himself. Big B also penned an emotional note in memory of Shivkumar Sharma, who had composed music for the former's 1981 film 'Silsila', on his blog. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × "There is the passing away of the Maestro, ShivKumar Sharma, who played the santoor, a special instrument, from the valleys of Kashmir .. who designed so many film music for me and many others .. continued success after success , numbs you from the pain of pain .. as also the reverse .. Shivkumar ji , who played the `santoor` in its brilliance .. who put his heart and soul into whatever he took up .. humble despite his incredible presence .. and the talent of a genius," Big B wrote. "A sad ending to the master of the string instrument .. he and Hari Prasad Chaurasia ji , the renowned flutist were a dua for film music .. they came as strong as they could .. played recorded and left," he grieved. Pandit Shivkumar Sharma breathed his last on Tuesday at the age of 84. His funeral was held at Vile Parle`s Pawan Hans Crematorium.Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was also present at the funeral.

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<p>Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar will be getting married soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Farhan’s father, veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar confirmed the news of their wedding as he said, “Yes, the wedding is taking place.”</p>

<p>The couple, actor Farhan and actor-host Shibani have been together for four years now as they post pictures and videos together and are often seen professing love for one another on social media. The rumoured date for their wedding is February 21 and after dad’s confirmation, it seems like the date is correct!</p>

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<p>Javed Akhtar also added that he really likes Shibani and that Farhan and she get along really well.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reports suggest that due to the pandemic, the wedding will not be on a large scale and instead be a “simple affair”.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interview-aarya-actor-ankur-bhatia-on-playing-sangram-and-special-bond-with-sushmita-sen-450247" hreflang="en">Interview: 'Aarya' actor Ankur Bhatia on playing Sangram and special bond with Sushmita Sen</a></p>

<p>In terms of work, Farhan Akhtar was last seen in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s ‘Toofan’ . He will soon don the directorial hat for ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ that features Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rannvijay-singha-quits-roadies-after-18-years-says-its-disheartening-450237" hreflang="en">Rannvijay Singha quits Roadies after 18 years, says, 'It's disheartening'</a></p>


Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar will be getting married soon. Farhan’s father, veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar confirmed the news of their wedding as he said, “Yes, the wedding is taking place.

Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar will be getting married soon. Farhan’s father, veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar confirmed the news of their wedding as he said, “Yes, the wedding is taking place.” The couple, actor Farhan and actor-host Shibani have been together for four years now as they post pictures and videos together and are often seen professing love for one another on social media. The rumoured date for their wedding is February 21 and after dad’s confirmation, it seems like the date is correct! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farhan Akhtar (@faroutakhtar) × Javed Akhtar also added that he really likes Shibani and that Farhan and she get along really well. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farhan Akhtar (@faroutakhtar) × Reports suggest that due to the pandemic, the wedding will not be on a large scale and instead be a “simple affair”. Interview: 'Aarya' actor Ankur Bhatia on playing Sangram and special bond with Sushmita Sen In terms of work, Farhan Akhtar was last seen in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s ‘Toofan’ . He will soon don the directorial hat for ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ that features Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt. Rannvijay Singha quits Roadies after 18 years, says, 'It's disheartening'

Javed Akhtar confirms Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar's February wedding

<p>The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut's appeal seeking to quash a criminal defamation proceeding that was filed against her by lyricist Javed Akhtar last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In her verdict, Justice Revati Mohite-Dere upheld the discretionary orders of the Andheri Court Magistrate directing the police to probe into the allegations levelled by Akhtar against Ranaut, both stalwarts in the Indian film industry.<br />
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Akhtar had slapped a defamation case against Ranaut and accused her of making defamatory statements against him on national and international television. Akhtar stated that it was a "clear campaign to tarnish and malign" him in the eyes of the people.<br />
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The veteran writer alleged that Ranaut dragged his name in actor Sushant Singh Rajput`s death case.<br />
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In March this year, the Magistrate issued a bailable warrant against Ranaut who appeared before the court and was granted bail, and in July she moved the high court challenging the proceedings initiated by the lower court.<br />
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Ranaut is busy promoting her new film 'Thalaivi' - a biopic on former AIADMK chief and CM of Tamil Nadu, late J Jayalalitha. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on Friday.&nbsp;</p>


The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut's appeal seeking to quash a criminal defamation proceeding that was filed against her by lyricist Javed Akhtar last year.

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut's appeal seeking to quash a criminal defamation proceeding that was filed against her by lyricist Javed Akhtar last year. In her verdict, Justice Revati Mohite-Dere upheld the discretionary orders of the Andheri Court Magistrate directing the police to probe into the allegations levelled by Akhtar against Ranaut, both stalwarts in the Indian film industry. Akhtar had slapped a defamation case against Ranaut and accused her of making defamatory statements against him on national and international television. Akhtar stated that it was a "clear campaign to tarnish and malign" him in the eyes of the people. The veteran writer alleged that Ranaut dragged his name in actor Sushant Singh Rajput`s death case. In March this year, the Magistrate issued a bailable warrant against Ranaut who appeared before the court and was granted bail, and in July she moved the high court challenging the proceedings initiated by the lower court. Ranaut is busy promoting her new film 'Thalaivi' - a biopic on former AIADMK chief and CM of Tamil Nadu, late J Jayalalitha. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on Friday.

Bombay HC quashes Kangana Ranaut's plea against defamation case filed by Javed Akhtar

<p>Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar today recorded his statement through his lawyer before a metropolitan court in Mumbai in connection with the complaint of defamation filed by him against actor Kangana Ranaut.</p>

<p>Javed Akhtar had last month filed a criminal complaint against Kangana Ranaut before the Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate, for allegedly making defamatory and baseless comments against him in television interviews. He had sought action against the actor under relevant sections of the law.</p>

<p>As part of the process, the veteran poet-lyricist recorded his statement through his lawyer before the magistrate for verification of the complaint.</p>

<p>The court is slated to hear the matter on December 19.</p>

<p>The complaint said that Kangana Ranaut had made baseless comments against Javed Akhtar, which caused damage to his reputation.</p>

<p>It added that Ms Ranaut dragged Mr Akhtar's name while referring to a "coterie" existing in Bollywood following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput in June this year.</p>

<p>She had also claimed that Javed Akhtar had threatened her to not speak about her alleged relationship with actor Hrithik Roshan, it said.</p>

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<p>All these statements made by Kangana Ranaut have garnered views in lakhs and thus tarnished Javed Akhtar's reputation, the complaint said.</p>


Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar today recorded his statement through his lawyer before a metropolitan court in Mumbai in connection with the complaint of defamation filed by him against actor Kangana Ranaut.

Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar today recorded his statement through his lawyer before a metropolitan court in Mumbai in connection with the complaint of defamation filed by him against actor Kangana Ranaut. Javed Akhtar had last month filed a criminal complaint against Kangana Ranaut before the Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate, for allegedly making defamatory and baseless comments against him in television interviews. He had sought action against the actor under relevant sections of the law. As part of the process, the veteran poet-lyricist recorded his statement through his lawyer before the magistrate for verification of the complaint. The court is slated to hear the matter on December 19. The complaint said that Kangana Ranaut had made baseless comments against Javed Akhtar, which caused damage to his reputation. It added that Ms Ranaut dragged Mr Akhtar's name while referring to a "coterie" existing in Bollywood following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput in June this year. She had also claimed that Javed Akhtar had threatened her to not speak about her alleged relationship with actor Hrithik Roshan, it said. PromotedListen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com All these statements made by Kangana Ranaut have garnered views in lakhs and thus tarnished Javed Akhtar's reputation, the complaint said.

Javed Akhtar submits statement in defamation case against Kangana Ranaut

<p>Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar on Tuesday filed a criminal complaint against actor Kangana Ranaut in a local court for allegedly making defamatory and baseless comments against him in television interviews. Akhtar filed the complaint before the Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate, seeking action against Ranaut under the relevant provisions of the IPC for defamation.</p>

<p>As per the complaint, Ranuat had recently made certain baseless comments on Akhtar which has caused damage to the reputation of the veteran poet-lyricist. It added that Ranaut dragged Akhtar’s name while referring to a “coterie” existing in Bollywood following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput in June.</p>

<p>She had also claimed that Akhtar had threatened her to not speak about her alleged relationship with actor Hrithik Roshan, it said. All these statements made by Ranaut have garnered views in lakhs and thus tarnished Akhtar’s reputation, the complaint said.</p>

<p>Also read: Suhana Khan shares brother Aryan’s picture against his wish as they celebrate Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday in Dubai</p>

<p>Earlier, reacting to Kangana’s several controversial statements, Shabana Azmi had said in an interview to Mumbai Mirror, “Kangana has started believing in her own myth. She says she taught feminism to the film industry, she taught it nationalism. I’m glad she spelled that out because nobody else had noticed! I think she fears the day when she will no longer be in the headlines and so has to keep making outrageous statements to stay in the news. Poor girl, why doesn’t she just do what she is best at, which is acting.”</p>


Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar on Tuesday filed a criminal complaint against actor Kangana Ranaut in a local court for allegedly making defamatory and baseless comments against him in television interviews.

Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar on Tuesday filed a criminal complaint against actor Kangana Ranaut in a local court for allegedly making defamatory and baseless comments against him in television interviews. Akhtar filed the complaint before the Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate, seeking action against Ranaut under the relevant provisions of the IPC for defamation. As per the complaint, Ranuat had recently made certain baseless comments on Akhtar which has caused damage to the reputation of the veteran poet-lyricist. It added that Ranaut dragged Akhtar’s name while referring to a “coterie” existing in Bollywood following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput in June. She had also claimed that Akhtar had threatened her to not speak about her alleged relationship with actor Hrithik Roshan, it said. All these statements made by Ranaut have garnered views in lakhs and thus tarnished Akhtar’s reputation, the complaint said. Also read: Suhana Khan shares brother Aryan’s picture against his wish as they celebrate Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday in Dubai Earlier, reacting to Kangana’s several controversial statements, Shabana Azmi had said in an interview to Mumbai Mirror, “Kangana has started believing in her own myth. She says she taught feminism to the film industry, she taught it nationalism. I’m glad she spelled that out because nobody else had noticed! I think she fears the day when she will no longer be in the headlines and so has to keep making outrageous statements to stay in the news. Poor girl, why doesn’t she just do what she is best at, which is acting.”

Javed Akhtar files defamation case against Kangana Ranaut

<p>The recent turn of events after Indian jewellery brand Tanishq posted an advertisement and then pulled it back have really kept the internet abuzz. While some find the advertisement in not so good taste, others stand by the brand for its messaging.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The advert shows a Hindu South Indian girl married into a Muslim family celebrate her baby shower with in-laws. Some factions of the public found the ad promoting “love-jihad” while others support it, calling it an ad that promotes “brotherhood” and “unity”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After a severe criticism on the first day of the ad going live, the brand pulled down the ad and issued a statement: “The idea behind the Ekavatam campaign is to celebrate the coming together of people from different walks of life, local communities and families during these challenging times and celebrate the beauty of oneness. This film has stimulated divergent and severe reactions, contrary to its very objective. We are deeply saddened with the inadvertent stirring of emotions and withdraw this film keeping in mind the hurt sentiments and well being of our employees, partners and store staff.”</p>

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<p>Now, many actors from Bollywood have responded to the ad. The first of them was Divya Dutta who happens to have also lent her voice for the advertisement. She supported the ad and tweeted: “It's sad, it's taken off air”.</p>

<p>Kangana Ranaut accused the brand of not only supporting “love-jihad” but also being “sexist” as according to her, the woman is seen as coy and shy. She wrote, “The concept wasn’t as much a problem as the execution was,the fearful Hindu girl apologetically expressing her gratitude to her in-laws for the acceptance of her faith, Isn’t she the woman of the house? Why is she at their mercy? Why so meek and timid in her own house? Shameful.” Actor Richa Chadha, on the other hand, found the ad “beautiful”.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sad lack of spine.. and conviction. Numerous women (and men) get death threats on social media on a daily basis.. they stand up to it. Unfortunate that a large corporate conglomerate is unable to gather the courage (and resources) to withstand a few days of trolling! 🙄 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tanishq?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tanishq</a> <a href="https://t.co/PBDPVlRxZe">https://t.co/PBDPVlRxZe</a></p>
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<p>“Such a massive company, such a fragile spine,” wrote actor Swara Bhasker on Twitter after the advertisement was pulled down while author Chetan Bhagat commented, “Dear #tanishq, most people attacking you can’t afford you anyway. And given where their thinking will take this economy, they soon won’t have jobs and hence definitely won’t able to buy anything from #tanishq in the future too. Don’t worry about them.”</p>

<p>Javed Akhtar, meanwhile, wrote, "Whether it is a film, an advertisement or a real-life marriage everywhere, an inter-religious marriage always disturbs some people, in which the girl side is always agitated or related to it, this outrage is based on the belief that women are like their property. Angry people see the bride and her family as cattle thieves of a village".&nbsp;</p>


The recent turn of events after Indian jewellery brand Tanishq posted an advertisement and then pulled it back have really kept the internet abuzz. While some find the advertisement in not so good taste, others stand by the brand for its messaging.

The recent turn of events after Indian jewellery brand Tanishq posted an advertisement and then pulled it back have really kept the internet abuzz. While some find the advertisement in not so good taste, others stand by the brand for its messaging. The advert shows a Hindu South Indian girl married into a Muslim family celebrate her baby shower with in-laws. Some factions of the public found the ad promoting “love-jihad” while others support it, calling it an ad that promotes “brotherhood” and “unity”. After a severe criticism on the first day of the ad going live, the brand pulled down the ad and issued a statement: “The idea behind the Ekavatam campaign is to celebrate the coming together of people from different walks of life, local communities and families during these challenging times and celebrate the beauty of oneness. This film has stimulated divergent and severe reactions, contrary to its very objective. We are deeply saddened with the inadvertent stirring of emotions and withdraw this film keeping in mind the hurt sentiments and well being of our employees, partners and store staff.” pic.twitter.com/OyjAyld6Wp — Tanishq (@TanishqJewelry) October 13, 2020 × Now, many actors from Bollywood have responded to the ad. The first of them was Divya Dutta who happens to have also lent her voice for the advertisement. She supported the ad and tweeted: “It's sad, it's taken off air”. Kangana Ranaut accused the brand of not only supporting “love-jihad” but also being “sexist” as according to her, the woman is seen as coy and shy. She wrote, “The concept wasn’t as much a problem as the execution was,the fearful Hindu girl apologetically expressing her gratitude to her in-laws for the acceptance of her faith, Isn’t she the woman of the house? Why is she at their mercy? Why so meek and timid in her own house? Shameful.” Actor Richa Chadha, on the other hand, found the ad “beautiful”. The concept wasn’t as much a problem as the execution was,the fearful Hindu girl apologetically expressing her gratitude to her in-laws for the acceptance of her faith, Isn’t she the woman of the house? Why is she at their mercy? Why so meek and timid in her own house? Shameful. https://t.co/LDRC8HyHYI — Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) October 12, 2020 × Sad lack of spine.. and conviction. Numerous women (and men) get death threats on social media on a daily basis.. they stand up to it. Unfortunate that a large corporate conglomerate is unable to gather the courage (and resources) to withstand a few days of trolling! 🙄 #tanishq https://t.co/PBDPVlRxZe — Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) October 14, 2020 × “Such a massive company, such a fragile spine,” wrote actor Swara Bhasker on Twitter after the advertisement was pulled down while author Chetan Bhagat commented, “Dear #tanishq, most people attacking you can’t afford you anyway. And given where their thinking will take this economy, they soon won’t have jobs and hence definitely won’t able to buy anything from #tanishq in the future too. Don’t worry about them.” Javed Akhtar, meanwhile, wrote, "Whether it is a film, an advertisement or a real-life marriage everywhere, an inter-religious marriage always disturbs some people, in which the girl side is always agitated or related to it, this outrage is based on the belief that women are like their property. Angry people see the bride and her family as cattle thieves of a village".

From Javed Akhtar to Kangana Ranaut, Bollywood reacts to Tanishq advertisement

<p>Veteran poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar has become the first Indian to win Richard Dawkins Award 2020 for his critical thinking, advancing human progress and humanist values.<br />
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The award which is named after English evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins has been honouring people around the globe since 2003.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-to-play-journalist-in-r-madhavans-rocketry-the-nambi-effect-reports-303947" hreflang="en">Shah Rukh Khan to play journalist in R Madhavan's 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect': Reports</a><br />
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According to Centre for Inquiry (CFI) which gives this annual award, ''the recipient will be a distinguished individual from the worlds of science, scholarship, education or entertainment, who publicly proclaims the values of secularism and rationalism, upholding scientific truth wherever it may lead''.</p>

<p>On Sunday, actor Shabana Azmi and his wife shared the information on her Twitter handle, ''Such marvellous news. Congratulations @Javedakhtarjadu. To win an award from your Hero is the ultimate validation,'' she wrote further.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Bollywood stars Anil Kapoor and Dia Mirza also congratulated the veteran writer through social media posts.</p>

<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/in-pics-alia-bhatt-ranbir-kapoor-riddhima-shaheen-spend-quality-time-together-303960" hreflang="en"><strong>In pics: </strong>Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Riddhima, Shaheen spend quality time together</a></p>

<p>"Knowing that Richard Dawkins has been your hero since you read `The Selfish Gene`, the prestigious Richard Dawkins Award must be extra special for you @Javedakhtarjadu Saab! It`s a truly incredible honour! Congratulations," Anil Kapoor wrote.</p>

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<p>Dia Mirza wished the lyricist and wrote, "Javed Akhtar Saab has won the prestigious Richard Dawkins Award 2020 for critical thinking, holding religious dogma up to scrutiny, advancing human progress and humanist values. He is the only Indian to have won this award! @Javedakhtarjadu Congratulations! You make us proud,"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Javed Akhtar Saab has won the the prestigious Richard Dawkins Award 2020 for critical thinking, holding religious dogma upto scrutiny, advancing human progress and humanist values. He is the only Indian to have won this award! <a href="https://twitter.com/Javedakhtarjadu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Javedakhtarjadu</a> Congratulations! You make us proud.</p>
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<p>National award winner Javed Akhtar has written the screenplay for iconic movies like 'Deewar', 'Zanjeer', and 'Sholay' along with Salim Khan.</p>


Veteran poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar has become the first Indian to win Richard Dawkins Award 2020 for his critical thinking, advancing human progress and humanist values.

Veteran poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar has become the first Indian to win Richard Dawkins Award 2020 for his critical thinking, advancing human progress and humanist values. The award which is named after English evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins has been honouring people around the globe since 2003. Also read: Shah Rukh Khan to play journalist in R Madhavan's 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect': Reports According to Centre for Inquiry (CFI) which gives this annual award, ''the recipient will be a distinguished individual from the worlds of science, scholarship, education or entertainment, who publicly proclaims the values of secularism and rationalism, upholding scientific truth wherever it may lead''. On Sunday, actor Shabana Azmi and his wife shared the information on her Twitter handle, ''Such marvellous news. Congratulations @Javedakhtarjadu. To win an award from your Hero is the ultimate validation,'' she wrote further. @Javedakhtarjadu wins Richard Dawkins Award 2020 for critical thinking , holding religious dogma upto scrutiny,advancing human progress and humanist values. Awesome ❤️ https://t.co/tJy9CBDOzI — Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) June 7, 2020 × Meanwhile, Bollywood stars Anil Kapoor and Dia Mirza also congratulated the veteran writer through social media posts. In pics: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Riddhima, Shaheen spend quality time together "Knowing that Richard Dawkins has been your hero since you read `The Selfish Gene`, the prestigious Richard Dawkins Award must be extra special for you @Javedakhtarjadu Saab! It`s a truly incredible honour! Congratulations," Anil Kapoor wrote. Knowing that Richard Dawkins has been your hero since you read 'The Selfish Gene', the prestigious Richard Dawkins Award must be extra special for you @Javedakhtarjadu Saab! It's a truly incredible honour! Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/J5EXqP2I8g — Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) June 7, 2020 × Dia Mirza wished the lyricist and wrote, "Javed Akhtar Saab has won the prestigious Richard Dawkins Award 2020 for critical thinking, holding religious dogma up to scrutiny, advancing human progress and humanist values. He is the only Indian to have won this award! @Javedakhtarjadu Congratulations! You make us proud," Javed Akhtar Saab has won the the prestigious Richard Dawkins Award 2020 for critical thinking, holding religious dogma upto scrutiny, advancing human progress and humanist values. He is the only Indian to have won this award! @Javedakhtarjadu Congratulations! You make us proud. — Dia Mirza (@deespeak) June 7, 2020 × National award winner Javed Akhtar has written the screenplay for iconic movies like 'Deewar', 'Zanjeer', and 'Sholay' along with Salim Khan.

Javed Akhtar becomes first Indian to win prestigious Richard Dawkins Award

<p>Questioning 'Mr India' director Shekhar Kapur's claim over the rights of the classic film, senior poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar on Friday said the idea of the movie wasn't Kapur's.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-news-mr-india-2-shekhar-kapoor-slams-ali-abbas-zafar-on-sequel-news-no-one-asked-me-281552">Mr India 2: Shekhar Kapoor slams Ali Abbas Zafar on sequel news, 'No one asked me'</a></p>

<p>Akhtar's comments came in response to a tweet by Kapur which read, "If you are remaking a feature film, based on a director's very successful work, does the Director have no creative rights over what he/she created?"</p>

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<p>Replying to the director's tweet, the poet outlined his contributions to the making of the film and said, "It wasn't you idea.""Shekhar saheb the story the situations the scenes the characters the dialogue the lyrics even the title none of these were yours. I gave it all to you. Yes you execute it very well but how can your claim on the film be more than mine. It wasn't your idea. It wasn't your dream," tweeted Akhtar.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shekhar saheb the story the situations the scenes the characters the dialogue the lyrics even the title none of these were yours .I gave it all to you . Yes you execute it very well but how can your claim on the film be more than mine . It wasn’t you idea . It wasn’t your dream</p>
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<p>This comes against the backdrop of 'Sultan' director Ali Abbas Zafar's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-news-ali-abbas-zafar-to-bring-back-mr-india-on-screen-its-a-huge-responsibility-to-carry-an-iconic-character-281272">announcement of making</a> a trilogy on the iconic film 'Mr India'.<br />
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The original film 'Mr India' was one of the first sci-fi films in Indian cinema and featured actor Anil Kapoor in the lead.Earlier on February 22, Anil Kapoor's daughter and actor Sonam Kapoor took to social media to hit out at Zafar for announcing the remake of&nbsp; 'Mr India' without the consultation of her father and director Shekhar Kapur.</p>


Questioning 'Mr India' director Shekhar Kapur's claim over the rights of the classic film, senior poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar on Friday said the idea of the movie wasn't Kapur's.

Questioning 'Mr India' director Shekhar Kapur's claim over the rights of the classic film, senior poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar on Friday said the idea of the movie wasn't Kapur's. Also read: Mr India 2: Shekhar Kapoor slams Ali Abbas Zafar on sequel news, 'No one asked me' Akhtar's comments came in response to a tweet by Kapur which read, "If you are remaking a feature film, based on a director's very successful work, does the Director have no creative rights over what he/she created?" The argument on a remake of #MrIndia is not that no one took permission from me or even bothered to tell me. The question is. If you are remaking a feature film, based on a director’s very successful work, does the Director have no creative rights over what he/she created? — Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) February 27, 2020 × Replying to the director's tweet, the poet outlined his contributions to the making of the film and said, "It wasn't you idea.""Shekhar saheb the story the situations the scenes the characters the dialogue the lyrics even the title none of these were yours. I gave it all to you. Yes you execute it very well but how can your claim on the film be more than mine. It wasn't your idea. It wasn't your dream," tweeted Akhtar. Shekhar saheb the story the situations the scenes the characters the dialogue the lyrics even the title none of these were yours .I gave it all to you . Yes you execute it very well but how can your claim on the film be more than mine . It wasn’t you idea . It wasn’t your dream — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) February 28, 2020 × This comes against the backdrop of 'Sultan' director Ali Abbas Zafar's announcement of making a trilogy on the iconic film 'Mr India'. The original film 'Mr India' was one of the first sci-fi films in Indian cinema and featured actor Anil Kapoor in the lead.Earlier on February 22, Anil Kapoor's daughter and actor Sonam Kapoor took to social media to hit out at Zafar for announcing the remake of 'Mr India' without the consultation of her father and director Shekhar Kapur.

Javed Akhtar slams Shekhar Kapur's claim over film, says 'Mr India wasn't your idea'

<p>Days after senior actor Shabana Azmi was injured in a road accident, her husband and legendary poet Javed Akhtar on Wednesday shared an update about her health stating that the veteran actor was recovering well.<br />
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Akhtar took to Twitter on Wednesday to thank the cinema fraternity and fans for their concern and messages and shared that she might be shifted to the normal ward from the ICU.<br />
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"Our family would like to thank all the friends and well-wishers for their concern and messages for @AzmiShabana. This is to let everyone know that she is recovering well and most probably will be shifted to a normal room tomorrow," read Akhtar`s tweet.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our family would like to thank all the friends and well wishers for their concern and messages for <a href="https://twitter.com/AzmiShabana?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AzmiShabana</a>. This is to let everyone know that she is recovering well and most probably will be shifted to a normal room tomorrow.</p>
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<p>Earlier on Saturday, the legendary actor <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shabana-azmi-injured-in-road-accident-on-mumbai-pune-expressway-rushed-to-hospital-275102">Shabana Azmi met with a road accident </a>on the Mumbai-Pune expressway and was rushed to MGM Hospital.<br />
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Later the actor was shifted to Mumbai`s Kokilaben Hospital for being administered with a better treatment.<br />
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According to doctors, she has suffered a head injury and there is slight damage to the backbone. The road accident occurred on Saturday afternoon when the car in which she was travelling was hit by a truck.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shabana-azmi-accident-fir-filed-against-her-driver-for-rash-driving-275211">Also read:&nbsp;Shabana Azmi accident: FIR filed against her driver for rash driving</a></p>


Days after senior actor Shabana Azmi was injured in a road accident, her husband and legendary poet Javed Akhtar on Wednesday shared an update about her health stating that the veteran actor was recovering well.

Days after senior actor Shabana Azmi was injured in a road accident, her husband and legendary poet Javed Akhtar on Wednesday shared an update about her health stating that the veteran actor was recovering well. Akhtar took to Twitter on Wednesday to thank the cinema fraternity and fans for their concern and messages and shared that she might be shifted to the normal ward from the ICU. "Our family would like to thank all the friends and well-wishers for their concern and messages for @AzmiShabana. This is to let everyone know that she is recovering well and most probably will be shifted to a normal room tomorrow," read Akhtar`s tweet. Our family would like to thank all the friends and well wishers for their concern and messages for @AzmiShabana. This is to let everyone know that she is recovering well and most probably will be shifted to a normal room tomorrow. — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) January 22, 2020 × Earlier on Saturday, the legendary actor Shabana Azmi met with a road accident on the Mumbai-Pune expressway and was rushed to MGM Hospital. Later the actor was shifted to Mumbai`s Kokilaben Hospital for being administered with a better treatment. According to doctors, she has suffered a head injury and there is slight damage to the backbone. The road accident occurred on Saturday afternoon when the car in which she was travelling was hit by a truck. Also read: Shabana Azmi accident: FIR filed against her driver for rash driving

Shabana Azmi is recovering well, assures husband Javed Akhtar

<p>An FIR has been filed against actor Shabana Azmi's driver Amlesh Kamat who <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shabana-azmi-injured-in-road-accident-on-mumbai-pune-expressway-rushed-to-hospital-275102">hit a truck</a> on Mumbai-Pune expressway on Saturday.<br />
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According to the police, a complaint has been registered by Rajesh Pandurang Shinde, the truck driver whose vehicle was hit from behind by&nbsp;Azmi's car.</p>

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<p>ANI tweeted about the FIR,&nbsp;"Maharashtra: An FIR has been registered against Amlesh Kamat, driver of Shabana Azmi in Khalapur on a complaint filed by the truck driver. The FIR reads, "due to rash driving by the driver, the car hit the moving truck on Pune-Mumbai Expressway which resulted in the accident."</p>

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<p>Soon after the accident, Shabana Azmi was immediately rushed to MGM Hospital and was later shifted to the multi-speciality Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai's Andheri.<br />
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The actress, who was injured in a road accident on Saturday, is stable and under medical observation. According to doctors, she has suffered a head injury and there is slight damage to backbone.</p>


An FIR has been filed against actor Shabana Azmi's driver Amlesh Kamat who hit a truck on Mumbai-Pune expressway on Saturday. According to the police, a complaint has been registered by Rajesh Pandurang Shinde, the truck driver whose vehicle was hit from behind by Azmi's car.

An FIR has been filed against actor Shabana Azmi's driver Amlesh Kamat who hit a truck on Mumbai-Pune expressway on Saturday. According to the police, a complaint has been registered by Rajesh Pandurang Shinde, the truck driver whose vehicle was hit from behind by Azmi's car. Maharashtra: An FIR has been registered against Amlesh Kamat, driver of Shabana Azmi in Khalapur on a complaint filed by truck driver. The FIR reads,"due to rash driving by the driver, the car hit the moving truck on Pune-Mumbai Expressway which resulted in the accident." — ANI (@ANI) January 18, 2020 × ANI tweeted about the FIR, "Maharashtra: An FIR has been registered against Amlesh Kamat, driver of Shabana Azmi in Khalapur on a complaint filed by the truck driver. The FIR reads, "due to rash driving by the driver, the car hit the moving truck on Pune-Mumbai Expressway which resulted in the accident." Breaking: Veteran actor Shabana Azmi injured after her car rammed into a truck at the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. We pray for her recovery. God bless. pic.twitter.com/PwEFHH5TAz — Glorious Punjabis Globally (@GloriousPunjab1) January 18, 2020 × Soon after the accident, Shabana Azmi was immediately rushed to MGM Hospital and was later shifted to the multi-speciality Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai's Andheri. The actress, who was injured in a road accident on Saturday, is stable and under medical observation. According to doctors, she has suffered a head injury and there is slight damage to backbone.

Shabana Azmi accident: FIR filed against her driver for rash driving

Shabana Azmi's car collided with a truck near Khalapur in Maharashtra on Saturday. Her husband and veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar was traveling in a separate vehicle and is reportedly safe. Both Shabana and the driver of the car were taken to MGM Hospital in Navi Mumbai and are undergoing treatment.

India: Veteran Actress Shabana Azmi gets injured in a truck-car collision

<p>Actor Shabana Azmi, who <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shabana-azmi-injured-in-road-accident-on-mumbai-pune-expressway-rushed-to-hospital-275102">was injured in a road accident on Saturday</a>, is stable and under medical observation.</p>

<p>"Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has been admitted at Kokilaben Ambani hospital. She is stable and under observation," Dr Santosh Shetty, Executive Director and CEO of the hospital said in statement.</p>

<p>The actor met with a road accident on Mumbai-Pune expressway on Saturday afternoon and was shifted to Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai from MGM hospital where she was initially admitted.</p>

<p>According to doctors, she has suffered a head injury and there is slight damage to backbone.</p>

<p>The road accident occurred in the afternoon when the car in which she was travelling was involved in an accident with a truck.&nbsp;<br />
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Actor Shabana Azmi, who was injured in a road accident on Saturday, is stable and under medical observation. "Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has been admitted at Kokilaben Ambani hospital.

Actor Shabana Azmi, who was injured in a road accident on Saturday, is stable and under medical observation. "Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has been admitted at Kokilaben Ambani hospital. She is stable and under observation," Dr Santosh Shetty, Executive Director and CEO of the hospital said in statement. The actor met with a road accident on Mumbai-Pune expressway on Saturday afternoon and was shifted to Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai from MGM hospital where she was initially admitted. According to doctors, she has suffered a head injury and there is slight damage to backbone. The road accident occurred in the afternoon when the car in which she was travelling was involved in an accident with a truck.

Shabana Azmi injured in road accident, hospital says she is stable

<p>After the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur constituted a panel to decide whether legendary poet Faiz Ahmed's&nbsp;poem 'Hum Dekhenge'&nbsp;is offensive to Hindu sentiments, senior lyricist Javed Akhtar on Thursday termed the incident absurd and funny.<br />
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Speaking to ANI about Faiz and the recent controversy, the writer told ANI, "Calling Faiz Ahmed Faiz 'anti-Hindu'&nbsp;is so absurd and funny that it's difficult to seriously talk about it.<br />
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"The writer further said that Faiz wrote the poem 'Hum Dekhenge'&nbsp;against the then Pakistan government run by the former President of the country Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq."<br />
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He lived half his life outside Pakistan, he was called anti-Pakistan there. 'Hum Dekhenge'&nbsp;he wrote against Zia ul Haq's government which was a communal regressive and fundamentalist government," Akhtar told ANI.<br />
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Further rejecting the claim of the poem being 'anti-Hindu', Akhtar explained a phrase from the poem and said, "He has mentioned a phrase - 'Goonjega an-al-Haq ka naara'&nbsp;which means 'Aham Brahma', which means that the creator and creation is one, it is not an Islamic thought".<br />
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Earlier on Thursday, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has set up a committee to look into the issue. The move came after some faculty member complaint that the students who took out a peaceful march on the campus on December 17 against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and in solidarity with Jamia Millia Islamia students, sung it as a mark of protest, which hurt the sentiments of other communities.<br />
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The CAA grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh and came to India on or before December 31, 2014.&nbsp;</p>


After the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur constituted a panel to decide whether legendary poet Faiz Ahmed's poem 'Hum Dekhenge' is offensive to Hindu sentiments, senior lyricist Javed Akhtar on Thursday termed the incident absurd and funny.

After the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur constituted a panel to decide whether legendary poet Faiz Ahmed's poem 'Hum Dekhenge' is offensive to Hindu sentiments, senior lyricist Javed Akhtar on Thursday termed the incident absurd and funny. Speaking to ANI about Faiz and the recent controversy, the writer told ANI, "Calling Faiz Ahmed Faiz 'anti-Hindu' is so absurd and funny that it's difficult to seriously talk about it. "The writer further said that Faiz wrote the poem 'Hum Dekhenge' against the then Pakistan government run by the former President of the country Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq." He lived half his life outside Pakistan, he was called anti-Pakistan there. 'Hum Dekhenge' he wrote against Zia ul Haq's government which was a communal regressive and fundamentalist government," Akhtar told ANI. Further rejecting the claim of the poem being 'anti-Hindu', Akhtar explained a phrase from the poem and said, "He has mentioned a phrase - 'Goonjega an-al-Haq ka naara' which means 'Aham Brahma', which means that the creator and creation is one, it is not an Islamic thought". Earlier on Thursday, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has set up a committee to look into the issue. The move came after some faculty member complaint that the students who took out a peaceful march on the campus on December 17 against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and in solidarity with Jamia Millia Islamia students, sung it as a mark of protest, which hurt the sentiments of other communities. The CAA grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh and came to India on or before December 31, 2014.

Javed Akhtar: Calling Faiz Ahmed 'anti-Hindu' is absurd and funny

<p>Veteran actor Shabana Azmi's mother Shaukat Kaifi passed away on Friday. She was in her 90s. The late actor died of a cardiac arrest on Friday evening. Her last rites are scheduled to take place today in Mumbai.<br />
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Kaifi was married to late Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi and had two children with him - Shabana and Baba. From 'Umraao Jaan'&nbsp;to Mira Nair's Oscar-nominated film 'Salaam Bombay!', the renowned late actor has starred in a number of movies and was last seen in Vivek Oberoi and Rani Mukerji starrer 'Saathiya', which released in 2002.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shaukatazmi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shaukatazmi</a> 🙏🏼 a life so very well lived and loved. Consider myself lucky to have spent some precious time with her. My deepest condolences to <a href="https://twitter.com/AzmiShabana?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AzmiShabana</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Javedakhtarjadu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Javedakhtarjadu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/babaazmi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@babaazmi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tanveazmi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tanveazmi</a> <a href="https://t.co/JU0UvhiZQ2">pic.twitter.com/JU0UvhiZQ2</a></p>
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<p>Expressing her grief, actor-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar put out a tweet extending condolences to the family. "RIP #shaukatazmi a life so very well lived and loved. Consider myself lucky to have spent some precious time with her. My deepest condolences to Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Baba Azmi, and Tanve Azmi," she wrote.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Meri badi pyaari.. RIP <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shaukat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shaukat</a> <a href="https://t.co/Qx1ZZqsMFU">https://t.co/Qx1ZZqsMFU</a> l live in our hearts always.. <a href="https://t.co/PjoCN7ZbUn">pic.twitter.com/PjoCN7ZbUn</a></p>
— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) <a href="https://twitter.com/divyadutta25/status/1197942097162096642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>"Meri badi pyaari.. RIP #shaukat aapa you l live in our hearts always..," tweeted actor Divya Dutta.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our love, prayers, wishes are with <a href="https://twitter.com/AzmiShabana?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AzmiShabana</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/babaazmi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@babaazmi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Javedakhtarjadu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Javedakhtarjadu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tanviazmi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tanviazmi</a> and their families.</p>
— Danish Husain । دانش حُسین । दानिश हुसैन (@DanHusain) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanHusain/status/1197896724301389825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>"Our love, prayers, wishes are with @AzmiShabana @babaazmi @Javedakhtarjadu @tanviazmi and their families," actor Danish Husain also tweeted.</p>


Veteran actor Shabana Azmi's mother Shaukat Kaifi passed away on Friday. She was in her 90s. The late actor died of a cardiac arrest on Friday evening. Her last rites are scheduled to take place today in Mumbai.

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi's mother Shaukat Kaifi passed away on Friday. She was in her 90s. The late actor died of a cardiac arrest on Friday evening. Her last rites are scheduled to take place today in Mumbai. Kaifi was married to late Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi and had two children with him - Shabana and Baba. From 'Umraao Jaan' to Mira Nair's Oscar-nominated film 'Salaam Bombay!', the renowned late actor has starred in a number of movies and was last seen in Vivek Oberoi and Rani Mukerji starrer 'Saathiya', which released in 2002. RIP #shaukatazmi 🙏🏼 a life so very well lived and loved. Consider myself lucky to have spent some precious time with her. My deepest condolences to @AzmiShabana @Javedakhtarjadu @babaazmi @tanveazmi pic.twitter.com/JU0UvhiZQ2 — Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) November 22, 2019 × Expressing her grief, actor-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar put out a tweet extending condolences to the family. "RIP #shaukatazmi a life so very well lived and loved. Consider myself lucky to have spent some precious time with her. My deepest condolences to Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Baba Azmi, and Tanve Azmi," she wrote. Meri badi pyaari.. RIP #shaukat https://t.co/Qx1ZZqsMFU l live in our hearts always.. pic.twitter.com/PjoCN7ZbUn — Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) November 22, 2019 × "Meri badi pyaari.. RIP #shaukat aapa you l live in our hearts always..," tweeted actor Divya Dutta. Our love, prayers, wishes are with @AzmiShabana @babaazmi @Javedakhtarjadu @tanviazmi and their families. — Danish Husain । دانش حُسین । दानिश हुसैन (@DanHusain) November 22, 2019 × "Our love, prayers, wishes are with @AzmiShabana @babaazmi @Javedakhtarjadu @tanviazmi and their families," actor Danish Husain also tweeted.

Shabana Azmi's mother and veteran actor Shaukat Kaifi passes away at 93

Remembering Shaukat Kaifi: A look at her Bollywood journey

<p>Veteran actor Javed Akhtar and his wife Shabana Azmi were among those who stepped out to participate in the celebration of democracy&nbsp;by casting their votes in Mumbai on Monday.<br />
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Javed also criticised the people who continuously complain about the governments which failed to keep up with their promise. "We people are in the habit of complaining, be it any political party in power," he said.<br />
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Throwing light on the importance of voting in India and how people are fortunate enough to vote, Javed told the media persons: "We have been levied with the responsibility of voting and trust me in entire Asia you see there are very few countries that are fortunate enough to vote".<br />
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As for versatile actor Ranjeet, stepping out of the house to cast his vote was like a holy bathe in Prayagraj. "As I was stepping out of my house to come here, I felt like I was going for a bath in Prayagraj," he said.<br />
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Using their star power, celebrities continued to urge their fans to exercise their right to vote and chose the deserving candidate. "It's important for the country to get developed and to do so only the right kind of government should be in power. We should be proud of ourselves that we as citizens have the responsibility to bring that government in power," said Pankaj Udhas, 'Chitthi Aayee Hai' singer while talking to ANI.<br />
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Elections began in 288 Assembly constituencies of Maharashtra at 7 am today and will continue till 6 pm. The counting of votes will be held on October 24. In Mumbai, 9,894 polling stations have been set up at 1,537 locations for voting. 36 out of 288 seats come&nbsp;in the city of Mumbai where 334 candidates are in the fray. The city has 97.72 lakh registered voters.</p>


Veteran actor Javed Akhtar and his wife Shabana Azmi were among those who stepped out to participate in the celebration of democracy by casting their votes in Mumbai on Monday.

Veteran actor Javed Akhtar and his wife Shabana Azmi were among those who stepped out to participate in the celebration of democracy by casting their votes in Mumbai on Monday. Javed also criticised the people who continuously complain about the governments which failed to keep up with their promise. "We people are in the habit of complaining, be it any political party in power," he said. Throwing light on the importance of voting in India and how people are fortunate enough to vote, Javed told the media persons: "We have been levied with the responsibility of voting and trust me in entire Asia you see there are very few countries that are fortunate enough to vote". As for versatile actor Ranjeet, stepping out of the house to cast his vote was like a holy bathe in Prayagraj. "As I was stepping out of my house to come here, I felt like I was going for a bath in Prayagraj," he said. Using their star power, celebrities continued to urge their fans to exercise their right to vote and chose the deserving candidate. "It's important for the country to get developed and to do so only the right kind of government should be in power. We should be proud of ourselves that we as citizens have the responsibility to bring that government in power," said Pankaj Udhas, 'Chitthi Aayee Hai' singer while talking to ANI. Elections began in 288 Assembly constituencies of Maharashtra at 7 am today and will continue till 6 pm. The counting of votes will be held on October 24. In Mumbai, 9,894 polling stations have been set up at 1,537 locations for voting. 36 out of 288 seats come in the city of Mumbai where 334 candidates are in the fray. The city has 97.72 lakh registered voters.

Javed Akhtar: We are in habit of complaining about government of any party

<p>‘PM Narendra Modi’ biopic’ poster has been in the news ever since the trailer of the film came out. While the trailer has had a mixed response from fans, the poster of the film has been embroiled in a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/javed-akhtar-denies-writing-songs-for-pm-narendra-modi-biopic-tweets-shocked-204911">controversy </a>after eminent Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar complained that his name was included in it even though he hasn’t worked on any song for the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Javed had slammed the makers on Twitter and written: “Am shocked to find my name on the poster of this film. Have not written any songs for it."</p>

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<p>The producer of the film, Sandip Ssingh then responded to this and tweeted: “We have taken the songs Ishwar Allah from the film 1947: Earth and the song Suno Gaur Se Duniya Walon from the film Dus in our film, thus we have given the due credits to respective lyricists Javed Sahab and Sameer Ji. @TSeries is our Music partner.”</p>

<p>This, however, did not convince Akhtar as he told in an interview: “Firstly I don’t know who Sandip Ssingh is. Secondly, when you take an old song in your film you don’t give credit to the original person on your promotional material because I have not written anything for the film PM Narendra Modi. You can’t behave like I’m a part of your unit, as your songwriter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the most, you give a mention in credit titles along with the name of the original film from which the song was taken. If they wanted to give me respect why haven't they given the same to Shankar Ehsaan Loy and A R Rahman (music directors of the songs Sandip mentioned).”</p>

<p>They would have done it if their intentions were correct, which clearly weren’t. Such an incident has never taken place in Indian film history. Nowadays every second film has a recreated song but never has the original lyricist been mentioned on posters of the film.”</p>

<p>Akhtar’s wife, Shabana Azmi also tweeted in support of him and wrote: “It's quite clear this was done with deliberate intentions to mislead public into believing that @Javedakhtarjadu has written the songs for Mr PM Narendra Modi when the song <em>Ishwar Allah Tere </em><em>JahaN</em><em> </em><em>meiN</em> is from @IamDeepaMehta film 1947Earth.”</p>

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‘PM Narendra Modi’ biopic’ poster has been in the news ever since the trailer of the film came out. While the trailer has had a mixed response from fans, the poster of the film has been embroiled in a controversy after eminent Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar complained that his name was included in it even though he hasn’t worked on any song for the film.

‘PM Narendra Modi’ biopic’ poster has been in the news ever since the trailer of the film came out. While the trailer has had a mixed response from fans, the poster of the film has been embroiled in a controversy after eminent Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar complained that his name was included in it even though he hasn’t worked on any song for the film. Javed had slammed the makers on Twitter and written: “Am shocked to find my name on the poster of this film. Have not written any songs for it." Am shocked to find my name on the poster of this film. Have not written any songs for it ! pic.twitter.com/tIeg2vMpVG — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) March 22, 2019 × The producer of the film, Sandip Ssingh then responded to this and tweeted: “We have taken the songs Ishwar Allah from the film 1947: Earth and the song Suno Gaur Se Duniya Walon from the film Dus in our film, thus we have given the due credits to respective lyricists Javed Sahab and Sameer Ji. @TSeries is our Music partner.” This, however, did not convince Akhtar as he told in an interview: “Firstly I don’t know who Sandip Ssingh is. Secondly, when you take an old song in your film you don’t give credit to the original person on your promotional material because I have not written anything for the film PM Narendra Modi. You can’t behave like I’m a part of your unit, as your songwriter. At the most, you give a mention in credit titles along with the name of the original film from which the song was taken. If they wanted to give me respect why haven't they given the same to Shankar Ehsaan Loy and A R Rahman (music directors of the songs Sandip mentioned).” They would have done it if their intentions were correct, which clearly weren’t. Such an incident has never taken place in Indian film history. Nowadays every second film has a recreated song but never has the original lyricist been mentioned on posters of the film.” Akhtar’s wife, Shabana Azmi also tweeted in support of him and wrote: “It's quite clear this was done with deliberate intentions to mislead public into believing that @Javedakhtarjadu has written the songs for Mr PM Narendra Modi when the song Ishwar Allah Tere JahaN meiN is from @IamDeepaMehta film 1947Earth.” Its quite clear this was done with deliberate intentions to mislead public into believing that @Javedakhtarjadu has written the songs for Mr PM Narendra Modi when the song Ishwar Allah Tere JahaN meiN is from @IamDeepaMehta film 1947Earth. — Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) March 23, 2019 ×

'PM Narendra Modi': Javed Akhtar slams makers, says 'you can't behave like I'm a part of your unit'

<p>Days after Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar expressed his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/javed-akhtar-denies-writing-songs-for-pm-narendra-modi-biopic-tweets-shocked-204911">disappointment over the inclusion of his name</a> on the poster of the 'Narendra Modi' movie, producer of the movie Sandip Singh, clarified on Sunday that he was given approval from T-series Bhushan Kumar.</p>

<p>"I grew up hearing Javed Akhtar sir's songs, I wanted to keep one of his songs in the movie; I spoke to T-series' Bhushan Kumar ji, he agreed to it. I don't know if he (Akhtar) was informed about it, it's the music company's job, "Sandip Singh said.</p>

<p>Javed Akhtar had earlier tweeted the poster of the film and said, “Am shocked to find my name on the poster of this film. Have not written any songs for it."</p>

<p>Akhtar was mentioned in the poster of the movie "Narendra Modi" which is set to release on April 5. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Omung Kumar, the movie is starring Vivek Oberoi who is playing the role of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>On being cast for the role, Vivek in an interview said, "I consider Modiji as an inspiration. Modiji is one of those personalities... if he decides something, if he is clear with his vision, he doesn't fear to achieve his goal. It is very inspirational."</p>


Days after Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar expressed his disappointment over the inclusion of his name on the poster of the 'Narendra Modi' movie, producer of the movie Sandip Singh, clarified on Sunday that he was given approval from T-series Bhushan Kumar.

Days after Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar expressed his disappointment over the inclusion of his name on the poster of the 'Narendra Modi' movie, producer of the movie Sandip Singh, clarified on Sunday that he was given approval from T-series Bhushan Kumar. "I grew up hearing Javed Akhtar sir's songs, I wanted to keep one of his songs in the movie; I spoke to T-series' Bhushan Kumar ji, he agreed to it. I don't know if he (Akhtar) was informed about it, it's the music company's job, "Sandip Singh said. Javed Akhtar had earlier tweeted the poster of the film and said, “Am shocked to find my name on the poster of this film. Have not written any songs for it." Akhtar was mentioned in the poster of the movie "Narendra Modi" which is set to release on April 5. Directed by Omung Kumar, the movie is starring Vivek Oberoi who is playing the role of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On being cast for the role, Vivek in an interview said, "I consider Modiji as an inspiration. Modiji is one of those personalities... if he decides something, if he is clear with his vision, he doesn't fear to achieve his goal. It is very inspirational."

T-series Bhushan Kumar agreed to include Javed Akhtar's song in 'Narendra Modi' movie: Producer Sandip Singh

<p>A day after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-trailer-vivek-oberoi-as-a-young-narendra-modi-in-biopic-204672">trailer of ‘PM Narendra Modi’</a> biopic released, Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar tweeted the poster of the film and expressed his shock.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Javed Akhtar tweeted: “Am shocked to find my name on the poster of this film. Have not written any songs for it."</p>

<p>Akhtar is seen mentioned in the poster, in fact, the list starts with his name.&nbsp;</p>

<p>See the poster here:</p>

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— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) <a href="https://twitter.com/Javedakhtarjadu/status/1109064986729635841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Meanwhile, the trailer has been receiving a mixed response by the fans as people are divided over whether Vivek Oberoi who plays the current PM’s role in the film -- has been able to look the part or not.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On being cast for the role, Vivek in an interview said, "I consider Modiji as an inspiration. Modiji is one of those personalities... if he decides something, if he is clear with his vision, he doesn't fear to achieve his goal. It is very inspirational."</p>

<p>The film is directed by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/pm-narendra-modi-biopic-is-not-a-propaganda-film-says-director-omung-kumar-204903">Omung Kumar</a> and is slated to release on April 5.&nbsp;</p>


A day after the trailer of ‘PM Narendra Modi’ biopic released, Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar tweeted the poster of the film and expressed his shock. Javed Akhtar tweeted: “Am shocked to find my name on the poster of this film.

A day after the trailer of ‘PM Narendra Modi’ biopic released, Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar tweeted the poster of the film and expressed his shock. Javed Akhtar tweeted: “Am shocked to find my name on the poster of this film. Have not written any songs for it." Akhtar is seen mentioned in the poster, in fact, the list starts with his name. See the poster here: Am shocked to find my name on the poster of this film. Have not written any songs for it ! pic.twitter.com/tIeg2vMpVG — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) March 22, 2019 × Meanwhile, the trailer has been receiving a mixed response by the fans as people are divided over whether Vivek Oberoi who plays the current PM’s role in the film -- has been able to look the part or not. On being cast for the role, Vivek in an interview said, "I consider Modiji as an inspiration. Modiji is one of those personalities... if he decides something, if he is clear with his vision, he doesn't fear to achieve his goal. It is very inspirational." The film is directed by Omung Kumar and is slated to release on April 5.

Javed Akhtar denies writing songs for 'PM Narendra Modi' biopic, tweets 'shocked'

<p>Every issue tends to get a political flavour as the election season comes near in any country. As the general elections in India approach, much is being spoken about the timing, the said clash between the voting dates and the Islamic month of fasting, Ramadan.</p>

<p>Speaking up on the issue, veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar on Tuesday said that he finds the discussion around the issue “totally disgusting”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter he wrote: "I find this whole discussion about Ramzan and elections totally disgusting. This is the kind of distorted and convoluted version of secularism that to me is repulsive, revolting and intolerable. EC (Election Commission) should not consider it for a second."</p>

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— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) <a href="https://twitter.com/Javedakhtarjadu/status/1105174534909452294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>The said controversy erupted after some people reportedly pointed out that the ensuing general elections are kept to coincide with the holy month of Ramadan so as to dissuade Muslims from voting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The voting dates were announced on Sunday by the Election Commission. The dates for the seven phases are April 11, April 18, April 23, April 29, May 6, May 12 and May 19. Counting of votes will be held on May 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the month of Ramadan this year is likely to start around May 5. It is a holy month for Muslims who fast during the day and eat after the sun sets.&nbsp;</p>


Every issue tends to get a political flavour as the election season comes near in any country. As the general elections in India approach, much is being spoken about the timing, the said clash between the voting dates and the Islamic month of fasting, Ramadan.

Every issue tends to get a political flavour as the election season comes near in any country. As the general elections in India approach, much is being spoken about the timing, the said clash between the voting dates and the Islamic month of fasting, Ramadan. Speaking up on the issue, veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar on Tuesday said that he finds the discussion around the issue “totally disgusting”. Taking to Twitter he wrote: "I find this whole discussion about Ramzan and elections totally disgusting. This is the kind of distorted and convoluted version of secularism that to me is repulsive, revolting and intolerable. EC (Election Commission) should not consider it for a second." I find this whole discussion about Ramzan and elections totally disgusting . This is the kind of distorted and convoluted version of secularism that to me is repulsive , revolting and intolerable . EC shouldn’t consider it for a second . — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) March 11, 2019 × The said controversy erupted after some people reportedly pointed out that the ensuing general elections are kept to coincide with the holy month of Ramadan so as to dissuade Muslims from voting. The voting dates were announced on Sunday by the Election Commission. The dates for the seven phases are April 11, April 18, April 23, April 29, May 6, May 12 and May 19. Counting of votes will be held on May 23. Meanwhile, the month of Ramadan this year is likely to start around May 5. It is a holy month for Muslims who fast during the day and eat after the sun sets.

Javed Akhtar on elections during Ramadan debate: This is repulsive, revolting and intolerable

<p>The recent terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force convoy in Pulwama district of Kashmir has been termed as the biggest attack on CRPF in J&amp;K. The attack killed 40 jawans of the and several others are injured. The news of the attack has sent shock waves across the country with almost everyone strongly condemning the heinous act of terror. In the wake of the recent attack, celebrity couple Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar have decided to cancel an event that they were scheduled to attend in Karachi in the coming few days.</p>

<p>The event was to mark the centenary year of late poet Kaifi Azmi. His daughter, actress Shabana Azmi took to Twitter to announce the cancellation of the event. "@Javedakhtarjadu n I were invited for a 2 day event celebrating #Kaifi Azmi centenary. I appreciate that our hosts #Karachi Arts Council have mutually agreed with us to cancel the event at the nth hr in view of the dastardly Pulwama Massacre," Azmi tweeted.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Javed Akhtar had strongly condemned the incident and tweeted, "I have a special relation with CRPF. I have written Their anthem Before &nbsp;putting the pen to paper I met a number of CRPF officers n whatever I learned my respect admiration and love for these braves increased by many a fold Today I share the grief of the dear ones of the martyrs."</p>

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— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) <a href="https://twitter.com/Javedakhtarjadu/status/1096102055079374848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>In the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir, around 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday when their convoy was targeted by a suspected suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack at around 3.15 pm at Ladhu Modi Lethpora. This is the deadliest attack on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>Earlier in September 2016, an Army camp was stormed by terrorists in Uri, killing 19 soldiers. Prior to that, 28 BSF personnel were killed in an attack on a convoy of the paramilitary force in 2004.</p>


The recent terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force convoy in Pulwama district of Kashmir has been termed as the biggest attack on CRPF in J&K. The attack killed 40 jawans of the and several others are injured.

The recent terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force convoy in Pulwama district of Kashmir has been termed as the biggest attack on CRPF in J&K. The attack killed 40 jawans of the and several others are injured. The news of the attack has sent shock waves across the country with almost everyone strongly condemning the heinous act of terror. In the wake of the recent attack, celebrity couple Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar have decided to cancel an event that they were scheduled to attend in Karachi in the coming few days. The event was to mark the centenary year of late poet Kaifi Azmi. His daughter, actress Shabana Azmi took to Twitter to announce the cancellation of the event. "@Javedakhtarjadu n I were invited for a 2 day event celebrating #Kaifi Azmi centenary. I appreciate that our hosts #Karachi Arts Council have mutually agreed with us to cancel the event at the nth hr in view of the dastardly Pulwama Massacre," Azmi tweeted. @Javedakhtarjadu n I were invited for a 2 day event celebrating #Kaifi Azmi centenary. I appreciate that our hosts #Karachi Arts Council have mutually agreed with us to cancel the event at the nth hr in view of the dastardly Pulwama Massacre. — Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) February 15, 2019 × Earlier, Javed Akhtar had strongly condemned the incident and tweeted, "I have a special relation with CRPF. I have written Their anthem Before putting the pen to paper I met a number of CRPF officers n whatever I learned my respect admiration and love for these braves increased by many a fold Today I share the grief of the dear ones of the martyrs." I have a special relation with CRPF. I have written Their anthem Before putting the pen to paper I met a number of CRPF officers n what ever I learned my respect admiration and love for these braves increased by many a fold Today I share the grief of the dear ones of the martyrs — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) February 14, 2019 × In the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir, around 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday when their convoy was targeted by a suspected suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack at around 3.15 pm at Ladhu Modi Lethpora. This is the deadliest attack on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier in September 2016, an Army camp was stormed by terrorists in Uri, killing 19 soldiers. Prior to that, 28 BSF personnel were killed in an attack on a convoy of the paramilitary force in 2004.

After Pulwama attack, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar pull out of an event in Pakistan

<p>As many as 40 jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force were killed on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama district in a dastardly terror attack. As the shocking news came in, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to condemn the horrific act and extended their condolences to the families of the martyrs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Condemning the attack lyricist Javed Akhtar tweeted, "I have a special relation with CRPF. I have written Their anthem Before putting the pen to paper I met a number of CRPF officers and whatever I learned my respect admiration and love for these braves increased by many a fold. Today I share the grief of the dear ones of the martyrs."</p>

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<p>Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor expressed shock and said, "Saddened &amp; Shocked to hear of the cowardly attack on our #CRPFJawans in #Pulwama my heart goes out to their families..."</p>

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<p>Alia Bhatt also took to the micro-blogging site and wrote, "The Pulwama attack is despicable. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. I pray for the recovery of the injured."</p>

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<p>Other celebrities like Farhan Akhtar, R Madhavan, Anil Kapoor also condemned the attack.&nbsp;</p>

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United in grief with families of the CRPF jawans who lost their lives. My deepest condolences to them.</p>
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarOutAkhtar/status/1096117274644283392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) <a href="https://twitter.com/ActorMadhavan/status/1096043044258893824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CRPFJawans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CRPFJawans</a> and prayers for the ones injured.<br />
This act shall not go unpunished. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PulwamaAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PulwamaAttack</a></p>
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnilKapoor/status/1096307662273372160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2019</a></blockquote>
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— Zoya Singh Solanki (@sonamakapoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/sonamakapoor/status/1096135684975398912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shameful! Tragic &amp; shocking. Jaish-e-Mohammed has brazenly &amp; shamelessly claimed responsibility. These monsters have no soul, no humanity. Pure evil! Why does this terrorist group have safe haven in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> ? <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a> RIP our brave soldiers, strength to bereaved families. <a href="https://t.co/p3vteVL23K">https://t.co/p3vteVL23K</a></p>
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReallySwara/status/1096038213662183424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Feeling extremely sad and angry. More than 40 <a href="https://twitter.com/crpfindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@crpfindia</a> jawans martyred. Millions of thoughts in my mind. I hope The govt. deals with the terrorists befittingly. Also time for certain people in our own country who criticise the army to SHUT UP. <a href="https://t.co/mZSgExsxQJ">pic.twitter.com/mZSgExsxQJ</a></p>
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPKher/status/1096118788980965382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heartbreaking to hear about the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PulwamaTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PulwamaTerrorAttack</a> ! Condolences and prayers to the family and friends of all the brave CRPF jawans that lost their lives to this cowardly and dastardly act.</p>
— dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) <a href="https://twitter.com/dulQuer/status/1096318366577381376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>In the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir, around 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday when their convoy was targeted by a suspected suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack at around 3.15 pm at Ladhu Modi Lethpora. This is the deadliest attack on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>Earlier in September 2016, an Army camp was stormed by terrorists in Uri, killing 19 soldiers. Prior to that, 28 BSF personnel were killed in an attack on a convoy of the paramilitary force in 2004.</p>


As many as 40 jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force were killed on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama district in a dastardly terror attack. As the shocking news came in, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to condemn the horrific act and extended their condolences to the families of the martyrs.

As many as 40 jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force were killed on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir`s Pulwama district in a dastardly terror attack. As the shocking news came in, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to condemn the horrific act and extended their condolences to the families of the martyrs. Condemning the attack lyricist Javed Akhtar tweeted, "I have a special relation with CRPF. I have written Their anthem Before putting the pen to paper I met a number of CRPF officers and whatever I learned my respect admiration and love for these braves increased by many a fold. Today I share the grief of the dear ones of the martyrs." I have a special relation with CRPF. I have written Their anthem Before putting the pen to paper I met a number of CRPF officers n what ever I learned my respect admiration and love for these braves increased by many a fold Today I share the grief of the dear ones of the martyrs — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) February 14, 2019 × Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor expressed shock and said, "Saddened & Shocked to hear of the cowardly attack on our #CRPFJawans in #Pulwama my heart goes out to their families..." Saddened & Shocked to hear of the cowardly attack on our #CRPFJawans in #Pulwama my heart goes out to their families... — Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) February 14, 2019 × Alia Bhatt also took to the micro-blogging site and wrote, "The Pulwama attack is despicable. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. I pray for the recovery of the injured." The Pulwama attack is despicable. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. I pray for the recovery of the injured. — Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) February 14, 2019 × Other celebrities like Farhan Akhtar, R Madhavan, Anil Kapoor also condemned the attack. Just learnt of the horrific and cowardly terror attack in Pulwama. Disgusted and saddened. United in grief with families of the CRPF jawans who lost their lives. My deepest condolences to them. — Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) February 14, 2019 × #Pulwama Who are these people who are celebrating a win after this dastardly and cowardly attack..is just condemning this enough..wipe out not just their smiles but their faces.. show us our revenge, instill dismay and dread with the retaliation.🇮🇳 — Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) February 14, 2019 × My deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the #CRPFJawans and prayers for the ones injured. This act shall not go unpunished. #PulwamaAttack — Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 15, 2019 × #PulawamaTerrorAttack this is just an act by the worst kind of disgusting cowards. All my compassion and prayers for the souls lost and the loved ones affected. No words . — Zoya Singh Solanki (@sonamakapoor) February 14, 2019 × Shameful! Tragic & shocking. Jaish-e-Mohammed has brazenly & shamelessly claimed responsibility. These monsters have no soul, no humanity. Pure evil! Why does this terrorist group have safe haven in #Pakistan ? @ImranKhanPTI RIP our brave soldiers, strength to bereaved families. https://t.co/p3vteVL23K — Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) February 14, 2019 × Feeling extremely sad and angry. More than 40 @crpfindia jawans martyred. Millions of thoughts in my mind. I hope The govt. deals with the terrorists befittingly. Also time for certain people in our own country who criticise the army to SHUT UP. pic.twitter.com/mZSgExsxQJ — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) February 14, 2019 × Heartbreaking to hear about the #PulwamaTerrorAttack ! Condolences and prayers to the family and friends of all the brave CRPF jawans that lost their lives to this cowardly and dastardly act. — dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) February 15, 2019 × In the deadliest attack on security forces in Kashmir, around 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday when their convoy was targeted by a suspected suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack at around 3.15 pm at Ladhu Modi Lethpora. This is the deadliest attack on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier in September 2016, an Army camp was stormed by terrorists in Uri, killing 19 soldiers. Prior to that, 28 BSF personnel were killed in an attack on a convoy of the paramilitary force in 2004.

Pulwama attack: Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Farhan Akhtar and others condemn the attack

<p>After Rajkumar Hirani’s name cropped up in the list of those who have allegedly been <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bollywood-director-rajkumar-hirani-accused-of-sexual-assault-filmmaker-denies-190031">accused of sexual assault</a>, veteran Bollywood screenwriter Javed Akhtar took to Twitter to voice his opinions on the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akhtar has come out in defence of the filmmaker and said that Hirani is among one of the most decent people in the industry. He wrote: "I had come to the film industry in 1965. After the many years, if I am asked who the most decent people are in this industry over almost, perhaps the first name that will come to my mind is RAJU HIRANI. GB Shaw has said. 'It is too dangerous to be too good.'"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I had come to the film industry in 1965. After so many years if I am asked who are the most decent people you met in this industry over almost 5 decades, perhaps the first name that will come to my mind is RAJU HIRANI. G.B Shaw has said . “ it is too dangerous to be too good”</p>
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) <a href="https://twitter.com/Javedakhtarjadu/status/1085450263736000512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Hirani is among the likes of Alok Nath, Vikas Bahl, Sajid Khan, Nana Patekar who have been accused of sexually assaulting a woman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hirani has been accused of sexual assault by a woman who worked with him on his 2017 film ‘Sanju’. She detailed her allegations in an email dated November 3, 2018, to Hirani's frequent collaborator and ‘Sanju’ co-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra.</p>

<p>Hirani's lawyer Anand Desai termed the allegations "false, mischievous, scandalous, motivated and defamatory" in a statement issued soon after the allegations against the director was made public in a detailed investigation by HuffPost India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the news came out, many celebs took upon themselves to react to these allegations including Dia Mirza, Sharman Joshi and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/never-seen-rajkumar-hirani-behaving-badly-he-is-a-fabulous-gentleman-arshad-warsi-190543">Arshad Warsi</a> who have spoken in good light of the filmmaker. Sharman Joshi who has worked with the director in ‘3 Idiots’ even<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajkumar-hirani-controversy-sharman-joshi-launches-istandforrajuhirani-in-support-190366"> started a campaign on Twitter</a>: #IStandForRajuHirani&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In another news, it is reported that 'Munna Bhai 3' has been put on hold because of the said allegations. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajkumar-hirani-controversy-munna-bhai-3-put-on-hold-amid-sexual-assault-charges-190213">Read the report here.</a>&nbsp;</p>


After Rajkumar Hirani’s name cropped up in the list of those who have allegedly been accused of sexual assault, veteran Bollywood screenwriter Javed Akhtar took to Twitter to voice his opinions on the matter.

After Rajkumar Hirani’s name cropped up in the list of those who have allegedly been accused of sexual assault, veteran Bollywood screenwriter Javed Akhtar took to Twitter to voice his opinions on the matter. Akhtar has come out in defence of the filmmaker and said that Hirani is among one of the most decent people in the industry. He wrote: "I had come to the film industry in 1965. After the many years, if I am asked who the most decent people are in this industry over almost, perhaps the first name that will come to my mind is RAJU HIRANI. GB Shaw has said. 'It is too dangerous to be too good.'" I had come to the film industry in 1965. After so many years if I am asked who are the most decent people you met in this industry over almost 5 decades, perhaps the first name that will come to my mind is RAJU HIRANI. G.B Shaw has said . “ it is too dangerous to be too good” — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) January 16, 2019 × Hirani is among the likes of Alok Nath, Vikas Bahl, Sajid Khan, Nana Patekar who have been accused of sexually assaulting a woman. Hirani has been accused of sexual assault by a woman who worked with him on his 2017 film ‘Sanju’. She detailed her allegations in an email dated November 3, 2018, to Hirani's frequent collaborator and ‘Sanju’ co-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Hirani's lawyer Anand Desai termed the allegations "false, mischievous, scandalous, motivated and defamatory" in a statement issued soon after the allegations against the director was made public in a detailed investigation by HuffPost India. After the news came out, many celebs took upon themselves to react to these allegations including Dia Mirza, Sharman Joshi and Arshad Warsi who have spoken in good light of the filmmaker. Sharman Joshi who has worked with the director in ‘3 Idiots’ even started a campaign on Twitter: #IStandForRajuHirani #IStandforRajuHirani pic.twitter.com/ZrM8T9xcpU — Sharman Joshi (@TheSharmanJoshi) January 14, 2019 × In another news, it is reported that 'Munna Bhai 3' has been put on hold because of the said allegations. Read the report here.

#MeToo: Javed Akhtar defends Rajkumar Hirani, calls him one of the most decent people in the industry

<p>Acclaimed writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar&nbsp;paid a visit to&nbsp;his old friend and veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who is undergoing&nbsp;medical treatment in the United States.</p>

<p>Overwhelmed by Akhtar's&nbsp;visit and meeting his friend, Rishi Kapoor took Twitter to express his joy and&nbsp;tweeted a picture&nbsp;with Javed Akhtar and wife Neetu Kapoor with&nbsp;a caption, ''Thank you Javed Sahab for entertaining and making us laugh so much. Thank for visiting us! Wish you all super luck for your blockbuster musical shows. Believe RIshime-your show is a breakthrough idea."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you Javed Sahab for entertaining and making us laugh so much. Thank for visiting us! Wish you all super luck for your block buster musical shows. Believe me-your show is a break through idea. <a href="https://t.co/X4tVoj9LSa">pic.twitter.com/X4tVoj9LSa</a></p>
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) <a href="https://twitter.com/chintskap/status/1053087050856050688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Rishi Kapoor recently flew to the US with wife Neetu Kapoor and son Ranbir Kapoor to seek medical treatment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alia Bhatt has also visited Rishi Kapoor along with her rumoured beau Ranbir Kapoor.</p>

<p>Rishi Kapoor was also visited by Anupam Kher and Priyanka Chopra. He had also met Sonali Bendre and her husband Goldie Behl.&nbsp;</p>

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Acclaimed writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar paid a visit to his old friend and veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who is undergoing medical treatment in the United States.

Acclaimed writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar paid a visit to his old friend and veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who is undergoing medical treatment in the United States. Overwhelmed by Akhtar's visit and meeting his friend, Rishi Kapoor took Twitter to express his joy and tweeted a picture with Javed Akhtar and wife Neetu Kapoor with a caption, ''Thank you Javed Sahab for entertaining and making us laugh so much. Thank for visiting us! Wish you all super luck for your blockbuster musical shows. Believe RIshime-your show is a breakthrough idea." Thank you Javed Sahab for entertaining and making us laugh so much. Thank for visiting us! Wish you all super luck for your block buster musical shows. Believe me-your show is a break through idea. pic.twitter.com/X4tVoj9LSa — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) October 19, 2018 × Rishi Kapoor recently flew to the US with wife Neetu Kapoor and son Ranbir Kapoor to seek medical treatment. Alia Bhatt has also visited Rishi Kapoor along with her rumoured beau Ranbir Kapoor. Rishi Kapoor was also visited by Anupam Kher and Priyanka Chopra. He had also met Sonali Bendre and her husband Goldie Behl.

Rishi Kapoor all smiles after meeting his pal Javed Akhtar in New York

<p>Indian script writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar is a man of his words, it’s what he’s good at after all. Recently, he took a dig at Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb, who in an interview had stated that India had television and internet in the age of Mahabharata.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Javed being himself, did not take a direct hit at Deb but rather gave a fitting message in the garb of sarcasm. He first questioned,"Why are people making fun of the CM of Tripura for claiming that there was internet in Mahabharata times” and added "They should look at their own religious beliefs with the same objectivity. Any religious belief in the world is only as logical and reasonable as the beliefs of this man.”</p>

<p>This is his tweet:&nbsp;</p>

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— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) <a href="https://twitter.com/Javedakhtarjadu/status/986811140595331072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Javed’s tweet soon picked up on social media with many agreeing with his statement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Absolutely. Great point sir. Very few would have thought about the other side</p>
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<p>Javed was also in news recently for defending Bollywood star Aamir Khan when it was announced that he would portray a Hindu God in his dream project, a film based on an epic tale of 'Mahabharata'.</p>

<p>He also took to Twitter to criticise Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi when he commented on Kashmir and India's hold on the state. Javed minced no words in telling Shahid to first stop terrorist infiltrations from his home country so that India can focus on maintaining peace in the northernmost state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is what he tweeted:&nbsp;</p>

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— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) <a href="https://twitter.com/Javedakhtarjadu/status/981260181773275136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>The industry’s noted poet cum lyricist is known for being vocal about his stances and voicing his concerns over growing intolerance in the country. He has often been seen siding with rational opinions while keeping a neutral approach to issues.&nbsp;</p>


Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb stated in an interview that India had television and internet at the age of Mahabharata

Indian script writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar is a man of his words, it’s what he’s good at after all. Recently, he took a dig at Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb, who in an interview had stated that India had television and internet in the age of Mahabharata. Javed being himself, did not take a direct hit at Deb but rather gave a fitting message in the garb of sarcasm. He first questioned,"Why are people making fun of the CM of Tripura for claiming that there was internet in Mahabharata times” and added "They should look at their own religious beliefs with the same objectivity. Any religious belief in the world is only as logical and reasonable as the beliefs of this man.” This is his tweet: Why are people making fun of the CM of Tripura for claiming that there was internet in Mahabharata times . They should look at their own religious beliefs with the same objectivity . Any religious belief in the world is only as logical and reasonable as the beliefs of this man . — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) April 19, 2018 × Javed’s tweet soon picked up on social media with many agreeing with his statement. This tweet itself answers why people are making fun of CM of Tripura — Saksham Mahajan (@mahajansaksham1) April 19, 2018 × Absolutely. Great point sir. Very few would have thought about the other side — Ashwin Iyer (@AshwinIyer3) April 19, 2018 × Javed was also in news recently for defending Bollywood star Aamir Khan when it was announced that he would portray a Hindu God in his dream project, a film based on an epic tale of 'Mahabharata'. He also took to Twitter to criticise Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi when he commented on Kashmir and India's hold on the state. Javed minced no words in telling Shahid to first stop terrorist infiltrations from his home country so that India can focus on maintaining peace in the northernmost state. This is what he tweeted: Dear Mr Afridi , since you want to see a peaceful JK sans any human rights violations could you please see to it that pak terrorists stop infiltrations n pak army stops supporting the separatists by closing down the training camps . It will greatly help in solving the problem — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) April 3, 2018 × The industry’s noted poet cum lyricist is known for being vocal about his stances and voicing his concerns over growing intolerance in the country. He has often been seen siding with rational opinions while keeping a neutral approach to issues.

Javed Akhtar at his best, trolls Tripura CM and his trollers with a single tweet!

<p>Angry, ashamed and heartbroken is how most of the country is feeling after reading about the horrific rape cases at Unnao and Kathua. As the entire country is collectively demanding strict punishment against the perpetrators, film celebrities have also expressed anguish and anger at the recent incidents of rape and have demanded swift action against the culprits.<br />
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Celebrities such as Javed Akhtar, Abhishek Bachchan, Swara Bhaskar and Hansal Mehta took to social media to condemn the two brutal incidents that have shocked the nation.</p>

<p>In Unnao, a teen rape survivor claimed BJP MP Kuldeep Singh Sengar had raped her and the death of her father in police custody. The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has filed a first information report (FIR) against Sengar.<br />
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In Kathua, an eight-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by six men who had held her in captivity in a small temple village for a week in January. She was drugged so that she could be sexually assaulted again before being bludgeoned to death.<br />
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Noted screenwriter Javed Akhtar said it was high time that people came forward in support of women rights.<br />
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"All those who wish justice for women should stand up and raise their voices against the rapists and their protectors in Unnao and Kathua.<br />
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"In Unnao, the brother of the alleged rapist is arrested for beating the father of the rape victim which caused his death. So far police have not taken any action in the rape case. The MLA is walking free and has the audacity to call the victim and her family 'lowly people'," he wrote.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">All those who wish justice for women should stand up and raise their voices against the rapists and their protectors in Unnao and Kathua .</p>
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) <a href="https://twitter.com/Javedakhtarjadu/status/983891699830218752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Director Hansal Mehta retweeted The New York Times piece which detailed how the 8-year-old's rape and murder led to protests by Hindu nationalists who defended the accused in the case.<br />
"'Is this nationalism'" Mehta wrote alongside the link.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Is this nationalism? <a href="https://t.co/vg5BQlpmN6">https://t.co/vg5BQlpmN6</a></p>
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) <a href="https://twitter.com/mehtahansal/status/984297475359100928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Sonam Kapoor also shared the same article and called out "fake nationals and fake Hindus" in her tweet.</p>

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— Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/sonamakapoor/status/984285672230944768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>"Ashamed appalled and disgusted by fake nationals and fake Hindus. I cannot believe this is happening in my country," she wrote.</p>

<p>Riteish Deshmukh wrote, "An 8-year-old is drugged, raped & murdered and another one is fighting for justice for herself and the death of her father in custody. We have a choice either raise your voice or be a silent spectator. 'Stand up for what is right even if you are standing alone.' #Kathua #Unnao</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A 8 year old is drugged, raped & murdered and another one is fighting for justice for herself and the death of her father in custody.<br />
We have a choice either raise your voice or be a silent spectator.<br />
‘Stand up for what is right even if you are standing alone.’<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kathua?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kathua</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Unnao?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Unnao</a></p>
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) <a href="https://twitter.com/Riteishd/status/984296112642142208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Filmmaker Shirish Kunder shared a news article and wrote, "Please read this. If your blood boils, please share it. Because at a time when there's a section of people supporting these monsters, it'll mean some humanity is still alive."</p>

<p>Tisca Chopra also tweeted, "So pained to read about #Unnao & #Kathua rapes.. How strongly the government responds will be its true test @PMOIndia... At least I won't vote for them coming elections if they don't take action this time."<br />
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Actor Rahul Bose called the incidents "gut-wrenching."&nbsp;"Unimaginable depravity that is disturbing on so many levels. Our response will decide what we have become as a society," Bose added.</p>

<p>Actors Ranvir Shorey and Richa Chadha attacked the people who defended the accused in the name of religion.<br />
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"If these people had an iota of reverence and respect for Hinduism, they'd be up in arms against the people who used a temple to torture, rape and murder a child! These are slogans to be used when the people who have committed these crimes are hanged! Utterly appalling that slogans like 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' are being used to defend perpetrators of heinous crimes. These vicious beasts will destroy India and Hinduism. Unnao and Kathua," Shorey said.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">These men fast on navratras and pray to Devi Ma-yet they defend a man who plotted the rape,torture and murder of a child inside a temple.LOOK at them,SHAME them. If a stray news report can make credible ppl <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HinduHaters?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HinduHaters</a> why r these <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FakeHindus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FakeHindus</a> not unemployed?RT A MILLION TIMES <a href="https://t.co/KlToUDA4aV">https://t.co/KlToUDA4aV</a></p>
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<p>"These men fast on Navratras and pray to Devi Ma, yet they defend a man who plotted the rape, torture and murder of a child inside a temple. Look at them, Shame them. If a stray news report can make credible people. Hindu haters why are these fake Hindus not unemployed," Chadha tweeted.</p>

<p>Nimrat Kaur wrote, "Equal rights/gender bias/pay disparity all seem like such distant, first world concerns.Lets begin with addressing the unmentionable horrors of the absence of humanity.The only way forward, if at all, from this blood-curdling barbarism is justice.Heartbroken and aghast."</p>


Film celebrities have expressed anguish and anger at the recent incidents of rape and have demanded swift action against the culprits.

Angry, ashamed and heartbroken is how most of the country is feeling after reading about the horrific rape cases at Unnao and Kathua. As the entire country is collectively demanding strict punishment against the perpetrators, film celebrities have also expressed anguish and anger at the recent incidents of rape and have demanded swift action against the culprits. Celebrities such as Javed Akhtar, Abhishek Bachchan, Swara Bhaskar and Hansal Mehta took to social media to condemn the two brutal incidents that have shocked the nation. In Unnao, a teen rape survivor claimed BJP MP Kuldeep Singh Sengar had raped her and the death of her father in police custody. The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has filed a first information report (FIR) against Sengar. In Kathua, an eight-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by six men who had held her in captivity in a small temple village for a week in January. She was drugged so that she could be sexually assaulted again before being bludgeoned to death. Noted screenwriter Javed Akhtar said it was high time that people came forward in support of women rights. "All those who wish justice for women should stand up and raise their voices against the rapists and their protectors in Unnao and Kathua. "In Unnao, the brother of the alleged rapist is arrested for beating the father of the rape victim which caused his death. So far police have not taken any action in the rape case. The MLA is walking free and has the audacity to call the victim and her family 'lowly people'," he wrote. All those who wish justice for women should stand up and raise their voices against the rapists and their protectors in Unnao and Kathua . — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) April 11, 2018 × Director Hansal Mehta retweeted The New York Times piece which detailed how the 8-year-old's rape and murder led to protests by Hindu nationalists who defended the accused in the case. "'Is this nationalism'" Mehta wrote alongside the link. Is this nationalism? https://t.co/vg5BQlpmN6 — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) April 12, 2018 × Sonam Kapoor also shared the same article and called out "fake nationals and fake Hindus" in her tweet. Ashamed appalled and disgusted by fake nationals and fake Hindus. I cannot believe this is happening in my country. https://t.co/V8tKoo6viX — Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) April 12, 2018 × "Ashamed appalled and disgusted by fake nationals and fake Hindus. I cannot believe this is happening in my country," she wrote. Riteish Deshmukh wrote, "An 8-year-old is drugged, raped & murdered and another one is fighting for justice for herself and the death of her father in custody. We have a choice either raise your voice or be a silent spectator. 'Stand up for what is right even if you are standing alone.' #Kathua #Unnao A 8 year old is drugged, raped & murdered and another one is fighting for justice for herself and the death of her father in custody. We have a choice either raise your voice or be a silent spectator. ‘Stand up for what is right even if you are standing alone.’#Kathua #Unnao — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) April 12, 2018 × Filmmaker Shirish Kunder shared a news article and wrote, "Please read this. If your blood boils, please share it. Because at a time when there's a section of people supporting these monsters, it'll mean some humanity is still alive." Tisca Chopra also tweeted, "So pained to read about #Unnao & #Kathua rapes.. How strongly the government responds will be its true test @PMOIndia... At least I won't vote for them coming elections if they don't take action this time." Actor Rahul Bose called the incidents "gut-wrenching." "Unimaginable depravity that is disturbing on so many levels. Our response will decide what we have become as a society," Bose added. Actors Ranvir Shorey and Richa Chadha attacked the people who defended the accused in the name of religion. "If these people had an iota of reverence and respect for Hinduism, they'd be up in arms against the people who used a temple to torture, rape and murder a child! These are slogans to be used when the people who have committed these crimes are hanged! Utterly appalling that slogans like 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' are being used to defend perpetrators of heinous crimes. These vicious beasts will destroy India and Hinduism. Unnao and Kathua," Shorey said. These men fast on navratras and pray to Devi Ma-yet they defend a man who plotted the rape,torture and murder of a child inside a temple.LOOK at them,SHAME them. If a stray news report can make credible ppl #HinduHaters why r these #FakeHindus not unemployed?RT A MILLION TIMES https://t.co/KlToUDA4aV — TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) April 12, 2018 × "These men fast on Navratras and pray to Devi Ma, yet they defend a man who plotted the rape, torture and murder of a child inside a temple. Look at them, Shame them. If a stray news report can make credible people. Hindu haters why are these fake Hindus not unemployed," Chadha tweeted. Nimrat Kaur wrote, "Equal rights/gender bias/pay disparity all seem like such distant, first world concerns.Lets begin with addressing the unmentionable horrors of the absence of humanity.The only way forward, if at all, from this blood-curdling barbarism is justice.Heartbroken and aghast."

'If you don’t feel her terror, you are not human': Bollywood demands justice in Unnao, Kathua rape cases

<p>Bollywood lyricist-scriptwriter Javed Akhtar slammed Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi after the latter raked up a controversy with his ‘Indian-occupied-Kashmir’ comment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An angry Akhtar took to Twitter to criticise Afridi and said that if he really wants to see a peaceful Kashmir, he should ask the Pakistani administration to stop supporting terrorist activities in the Valley.</p>

<p>In a tweet, he wrote: “Dear Afridi, since you want to see a peaceful JK sans any human rights violations could you please see to it that pak terrorists stop infiltrations n pak army stops supporting the separatists by closing down the training camps. It will greatly help in solving the problem.”</p>

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— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) <a href="https://twitter.com/Javedakhtarjadu/status/981260181773275136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>This comes after Afridi tweeted a controversial stance on the state of Kashmir in India. He tweeted: “Appalling and worrisome situation ongoing in the Indian Occupied Kashmir. Innocents being shot down by oppressive regime to clamp voice of self-determination & independence. Wonder where is the @UN & other int bodies & why aren't they making efforts to stop this bloodshed?”</p>

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<p>Soon after Afridi’s comment, many criticised the cricketer. Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir was quoted: “Media called me for reaction on @SAfridiOfficial tweet on OUR Kashmir & @UN. What’s there to say? Afridi is only looking for @UN which in his retarded dictionary means “UNDER NINETEEN” his age bracket. Media can relax, @SAfridiOfficial is celebrating a dismissal off a no- ball!!!.”</p>

<p>In a major turn of events, the US designated the Milli Muslim League (MML), the political front of Pakistan-based Mumbai attack mastermind-led Jamaat-ud Dawa, as a foreign terrorist organisation. Thus, &nbsp;seven members of the MML's central leadership body have been designated as foreign terrorists. The US also added Tehreek-e-Azadi-e-Kashmir (TAJK) to the list of terrorist groups. TAJK is said to be a front of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which according to the Trump administration, continues to operate freely inside Pakistan.</p>

<p>Also, LeT was responsible for the November 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai that killed 166 people, including six Americans.</p>


'Worrisome situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir with innocent being shot down by oppressive regime,' Afridi had tweeted

Bollywood lyricist-scriptwriter Javed Akhtar slammed Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi after the latter raked up a controversy with his ‘Indian-occupied-Kashmir’ comment. An angry Akhtar took to Twitter to criticise Afridi and said that if he really wants to see a peaceful Kashmir, he should ask the Pakistani administration to stop supporting terrorist activities in the Valley. In a tweet, he wrote: “Dear Afridi, since you want to see a peaceful JK sans any human rights violations could you please see to it that pak terrorists stop infiltrations n pak army stops supporting the separatists by closing down the training camps. It will greatly help in solving the problem.” Dear Mr Afridi , since you want to see a peaceful JK sans any human rights violations could you please see to it that pak terrorists stop infiltrations n pak army stops supporting the separatists by closing down the training camps . It will greatly help in solving the problem — Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) April 3, 2018 × This comes after Afridi tweeted a controversial stance on the state of Kashmir in India. He tweeted: “Appalling and worrisome situation ongoing in the Indian Occupied Kashmir. Innocents being shot down by oppressive regime to clamp voice of self-determination & independence. Wonder where is the @UN & other int bodies & why aren't they making efforts to stop this bloodshed?” Appalling and worrisome situation ongoing in the Indian Occupied Kashmir.Innocents being shot down by oppressive regime to clamp voice of self determination & independence. Wonder where is the @UN & other int bodies & why aren't they making efforts to stop this bloodshed? — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 3, 2018 × Soon after Afridi’s comment, many criticised the cricketer. Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir was quoted: “Media called me for reaction on @SAfridiOfficial tweet on OUR Kashmir & @UN. What’s there to say? Afridi is only looking for @UN which in his retarded dictionary means “UNDER NINETEEN” his age bracket. Media can relax, @SAfridiOfficial is celebrating a dismissal off a no- ball!!!.” In a major turn of events, the US designated the Milli Muslim League (MML), the political front of Pakistan-based Mumbai attack mastermind-led Jamaat-ud Dawa, as a foreign terrorist organisation. Thus, seven members of the MML's central leadership body have been designated as foreign terrorists. The US also added Tehreek-e-Azadi-e-Kashmir (TAJK) to the list of terrorist groups. TAJK is said to be a front of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which according to the Trump administration, continues to operate freely inside Pakistan. Also, LeT was responsible for the November 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai that killed 166 people, including six Americans.

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