{"id":127443,"date":"2025-11-11T12:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T12:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/127443\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T12:00:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T12:00:10","slug":"javed-akhtar-breaks-silence-after-lucky-alis-monsters-also-have-feelings-remark-let-him-decide-what-he-meant-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/127443\/","title":{"rendered":"Javed Akhtar breaks silence after Lucky Ali\u2019s \u2018monsters also have feelings\u2019 remark: \u201cLet him decide what he meant\u201d : Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Veteran poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar has reacted to singer Lucky Ali\u2019s sharply worded criticism, following controversy over a viral video debate on religious tolerance. The conflict erupted after an old clip resurfaced showing Akhtar, an atheist, comparing Hindus and Muslims during a discussion on free speech. Lucky Ali\u2014who took offence at Akhtar\u2019s remarks\u2014described him on X (formerly Twitter) as \u201cnever original, ugly as f***, and a monster.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Javed Akhtar breaks silence after Lucky Ali\u2019s \u2018monsters also have feelings\u2019 remark: \u201cLet him decide what he meant\u201d<\/p>\n

Responding to India Today, Akhtar maintained composure, stating, \u201cI must take Lucky Ali’s opinion with a pinch of salt. I should accept it. Although I don’t agree with it. But anyway, I’m happy to know that he has opinions. That’s wonderful.\u201d Addressing Lucky\u2019s follow-up, in which he referenced \u201cmonsters also have feelings,\u201d Akhtar said, \u201cLet him decide what he meant and wants.\u201d<\/p>\n

Akhtar also reflected on the importance of listening to contrary views: \u201cIf you are tolerant, it\u2019s good. If you are intolerant in certain matters, particularly which are sensitive, like religious matters, then it\u2019s not good. You have to be a tolerant person. You should\u2026 I mean, if you want to have one opinion, and you want to hear your opinion, then you should be able to take other people\u2019s opinion you may not agree with. But will you listen to only those opinions that are conducive, that are agreeable for you? You don’t want any opposition? That’s not fair. Whoever is doing it.\u201d<\/p>\n

As social media buzz grew around his harsh words, Lucky Ali clarified and expressed remorse, sharing with Navbharat Times, \u201cNo human is perfect. I’ve also made mistakes. I also regret my misbehaviour towards an elderly person. If I get the chance, I’ll surely apologize. It feels bad when someone remarks on your community time and again, particularly when he’s such a big and responsible figure. I made a mistake in my reaction. I didn’t abuse him, but my remark got blown out of proportion. I apologize if someone has gotten offended, but the responsibility is all of ours.\u201d<\/p>\n

The controversy stems from Akhtar\u2019s commentary referencing the classic film Sholay and a recent India Film Project discussion, in which he lamented how evolving social sensitivities now shape what writers can express in Indian cinema.<\/p>\n

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