- Javed Akhtar joined in to celebrate Team India's victory over Pakistan.
- He took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise Virat Kohli.
- His post received communal remarks from Indians.
Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar joined millions of Indians in celebrating Team India's victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise Virat Kohli, writing, "Virat Kohli, zindabad!!! We all are so so so proud of you !!!"
However, his post attracted communal remarks. One user commented, "Javed. Babar ka baap Kohli hai (Kohli is Babar's father). Akhtar fiercely responded, "Maen to sirf yeh kahoonga ke tum eik neech insaan ho aur neech hi marogay. Tum kya jano desh prem kya hota hai (I want to say that you are a petty person and you will die petty too. What do you know about love for the nation)."
Another person taunted him, writing, "Aaj suraj kaha se nikla. Andar se dukh hoga apko to (Where from did the sun rise today? You must be feeling sad)." Akhtar hit back, saying, "Beta jab tumhare baap dada angrez ke jootay chaat rahe thay tab mere aazadi ke liye jail aur kala paani mein thay. Meri ragon mein desh premion ka khoon hai aur tumhari ragon mein angrez ke naukaron ka khoon hai. Iss anter ko bhoolo nahin Son, (when your father and grandfather were licking the boots of the British, at that time mine were in jail and Kaala Paani (a prison in Port Blair). I have the blood of patriots in my veins, you have the blood of British servants in your veins. Don't forget that difference)."
Meanwhile, Anushka Sharma expressed pride in her husband, sharing a picture of Kohli giving a thumbs-up. Kohli’s unbeaten 100 in 111 balls secured India’s six-wicket victory, effectively eliminating Pakistan from the tournament.
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