Overview
- An undated video circulating online shows Javed Akhtar urging Hindus "not to become like Muslims" while reflecting on a Sholay scene he says he would not write today.
- Lucky Ali reacted on October 20 by posting, "Don’t become like javed akhtar, never original and ugly as f**k," drawing wide attention and criticism.
- On October 22 he posted a clarification, saying he meant "arrogance is ugly" and adding, "monsters may have feelings too and I apologise if I hurt anyones monstrosity."
- Multiple outlets note they could not independently verify the video’s provenance, and one of the posts sharing it is no longer available.
- Coverage recalls a September Kolkata event featuring Akhtar that was postponed after objections from Muslim organisations, and notes Akhtar has not issued a fresh detailed response to this latest flare‑up.