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flag Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar sparks controversy with resurfaced 2024 remarks advising Hindus not to "become like Muslims," igniting debate over religious discourse in India.

flag Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar faces backlash after a resurfaced video from a 2024 Pune panel discussion appears to show him advising Hindus not to "become like Muslims," sparking online controversy. flag Singer Lucky Ali responded sharply on social media, calling Akhtar "never original and ugly as f***," though he later retracted the comment, clarifying it was aimed at arrogance, not appearance. flag Akhtar, referencing a scene from the 1975 film Sholay, said societal sensitivities have changed, making certain portrayals unacceptable today. flag The exact context and authenticity of the remarks remain unverified, and no official statement has been issued. flag The incident has reignited debates over religious discourse, free speech, and the role of public figures in India.

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