Overview
- Lucky Ali first replied to an X post sharing the clip by calling Javed Akhtar "never original and ugly as f**k" before issuing a follow-up that framed his remark as a critique of arrogance.
- In his clarification, the singer called his earlier post a "mistaken communique" and apologised if his words caused offence.
- The resurfaced video shows Akhtar referencing a Sholay scene and stating, "Don't become like Muslims" while recalling a discussion with filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani in Pune.
- Multiple reports note they could not independently verify when the video was recorded or the full circumstances of the remarks.
- Coverage also recalls that a Kolkata event featuring Akhtar was cancelled in September after objections from Muslim groups, and that he has previously reported receiving police protection over threats.