Javed Akhtar spoke about how terrorists behind the 2008 Mumbai assaults nonetheless roam free in Pakistan, as he attended an occasion in Lahore just lately. While the assertion made by the lyricist and screenwriter was lauded by many in India, together with actor Kangana Ranaut, it has left many Pakistani celebs resembling Saboor Aly, Shaan Shahid and Anoushey Ashraf livid. Also learn: Javed Akhtar shares response to his 26/11 Mumbai assaults comment at Pakistan occasion
The undeniable fact that Javed was invited to an occasion held in his honour, after his alleged anti-Pakistan assertion on the current literary occasion in Lahore, didn’t sit effectively with the celebs, who questioned the ‘self-respect’ of these Pakistanis, who showered Javed with immense respect and fortunately cheered for him regardless of him ‘insulting’ the nation whereas being on its soil.
She additional wrote in Urdu, “All the educated illiterate – the so-called area of interest – you by no means gave the identical respect to your personal expertise. There had been so many artists on this nation that didn’t even have cash to afford healthcare on the finish of their lives. Where had been all of those appreciators of expertise again then?”
Actor-VJ Anoushey Ashraf tweeted, “Giving respect to a guest is essential. But never at the cost of your self-respect. The way some were hanging off javed akhtar sb’s leg in admiration was a tad bit extra willingness to please. Maybe he’d be weary of his words if we’d shown him the dignity we have (or lack?)” Actor Haroon Shahid additionally tweeted about Javed’s Pakistan go to. He stated, “Saab (sir) attends a party here or is hosted by whosoever feels like they want to have fun with him but the problem that I have is about how we as a nation fail to see how we’re being used. Sadly, it will go on till we give our people the business and respect!” He additionally tweeted, “To my fellow Pakistani’s PLEASE STAND UP FOR YOUR COUNTRY!”
Source: www.hindustantimes.com