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Hazim Bangwar talks about Javed Akhtar’s anti-Pakistani remarks

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Hazim Bangwar
  • Recently, Javed Akhtar Festival made accusations against Pakistan.
  • Indian media has praised Javed for defaming Pakistan.
  • Hazim Bangwar shared his thoughts on the entire Javed Akhtar affair.

Javed Akhtar Festival made accusations against Pakistan and accused the country of harbouring terrorists while the entire audience applauded him at Faiz festival Lhore. Ali Zafar then hosted a celebration in his honour, where Pakistanis could be seen sitting at his knees and others even crying for no apparent reason.

Since then, Indian media has praised Javed Akhtar for defaming Pakistan, while many Pakistanis also spoke out and expressed what the entire country felt following the incident. Everyone has a different viewpoint on the issue.

Assistant Commissioner Hazim Bangwar, whose appearance on Mathira’s show went viral, was a guest on Insta Show and was questioned about his thoughts on the entire Javed Akhtar affair. He answered the query well and offered his opinion of the circumstance.

Here is what he said:

Hazim stated that he typically does not enjoy commenting on contentious issues, but he believes that when someone is a guest in another nation, they should come, enjoy the food, and then leave with respect. You should not voice your disapproval of anything there, even if you did.

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Javed Akhtar opens up about his “anti-Pakistan” statements

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Javed Akhtar
  • Javed Akhtar is a renowned playwright and lyricist in Bollywood.
  • He is called out by Pakistani for disparaging the host nation.
  • Akhtar came forward with an explanation for his divisive remarks.

Javed Akhtar, a renowned playwright and lyricist in Bollywood, has drawn attention because of his offensive comments regarding Pakistanis. The 78-year-old poet gained notoriety after participating in a prestigious literary event in Lahore and disparaging the host nation while saying that terrorists who attacked India had Pakistan’s support. Even if things didn’t immediately turn bad, social media users criticized Akhtar after they heard his comments. Pakistani celebrities kept up with the public scrutiny, but prominent Indians have backed the Sholay author.

Akhtar came forward with an explanation for his divisive remarks, which at first pitted Pakistanis and Indians against one another, in order to lay things to rest.

Akhtar provided comments on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks at the just-completed 7th Faiz Festival in Lahore, Pakistan, for the benefit of the general public. His comments did not receive a warm reception because so many people were hurt. Akhtar stated during a conversation that it is incorrect for Pakistanis to assume Indians will disregard the fact that “the attackers are still roaming freely in Pakistan.” Indian media sources said that Akhtar claimed the crowd cheered his remarks. The renowned lyricist-writer also said that Pakistan has never hosted an event in her honor, despite India hosting big celebrations for Pakistani icons Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Mehdi Hasan.

The renowned screenwriter-lyricist most recently appeared at the ABP Ideas of India 2023 Summit in Mumbai, where he expressed his ’embarrassment’ about the response to his statement. “When I returned to India, I felt like I had won World War III,” Akhtar continued.

I wouldn’t take pride in it since it’s embarrassing, he remarked. People’s responses were so numerous that I abruptly stopped taking calls.”

Akhtar continued, “Calling a spade a spade “These things have to be said. Should we remain silent about such issues?

“I learned that there, people are abusing me. Why was he awarded a visa, they ask? What was there to be afraid of because I have been saying things that are little sensitive and contentious in my native India, where I was born, live, and die? Why would I fear anything there if I don’t feel afraid here? he asked.

When questioned how he found the confidence to make such statements in Pakistan, Akhtar replied, “I’m confident the young people of Pakistan would welcome you with open arms. One thing, though: No nation is a monolith. What occurs is that we begin to think that the nation’s policies are what its establishment and government are all about. Yet, that is untrue.

A typical Pakistani is interested in India because of how it has changed since becoming independent, according to the author of Don: The Pursuit Starts Again. “There is a sizable element in Pakistan that wishes for friendly relations amongst the surrounding nations,” Akhtar continued. They want to come here and get incorporated if given the chance when they see India developing, with industries, the corporate world thriving, and culture, music, and films flourishing.

Raees, Dil Dhadakne Do, Rock On 2, Paltan, Namastey England, Gully Boy, and Panga are a few of Akhtar’s most recent films.

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Ali Zafar talks about Javed Akhtar’s anti-Pakistani statements

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Many Pakistanis are unhappy and hurt as a result of Javed Akhtar’s remarks. Ali Zafar extended an invitation to Javed Akhtar. Zafar also posted a touching video to his own Instagram. Many Pakistanis are unhappy and hurt as a result of Bollywood lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar’s nasty remarks against Pakistan coming to light. Akhtar … Read more

Faisal Quraishi calls out Javed Akhtar for his anti-Pakistan comment

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Faisal Quraishi
  • Faisal Quraishi is a great actor who commands the screen.
  • Faisal is renowned for his ability to smoothly transition between his characters.
  • Faisal shared a video in which he called out Jave Akhtar for his anti-Pakistani remarks.

Pakistani performer Faisal Quraishi is a great actor who commands the screen and can effortlessly take on a variety of challenging roles. Faisal Quraishi is renowned for his ability to smoothly transition between his characters. Although the plots of his most recent serials, Fitoor, Muqaddar, and Dil E Momin, were well known, his appearance and acting made the characters unique and unrecognizable from one another. His outstanding acting skills and performances are adored by millions of fans. His dramas Farq and Hook are adored by viewers on a wide scale.

Javed Akhtar and the Indian media are praising themselves for “dushman kay ghar mein ja kar usko marna” in response to his statements becoming viral that blamed Pakistan for failing to take decisive action against the terrorists behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Javed also stated that  “We [India] have organised concerts for persons like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Mehdi Hassan, but your country has not held a concert for Lata,” in reference to Pakistan’s lack of appreciation for Indian singers.

In response to his anti-Pakistani remarks, many Pakistani stars have called out Javed Akhtar. One such Pakistani star is Faisal Quraishi. Faisal shared a video on social media where he claimed the following!

The 7th annual International Faiz Festival was held in Lahore over the weekend in honour of poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. The event aims to promote Urdu poetry, music, literature, and drama as well as national human rights problems.

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No one applauded after Javed Akhtar’s anti-Pakistan comment at Faiz Festival

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Javed Akhtar
  • The Indian media is congratulating Javed Akhtar.
  • They remarked on his statement as “dushman kay ghar mein ja kar usko marna.”
  • Akhtar claimed that Pakistanis had applauded when he made the statement.

Following the widespread circulation of his comments blaming Pakistan for not taking strong action against the terrorists responsible for the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Javed Akhtar and the Indian media are congratulating themselves for “dushman kay ghar mein ja kar usko marna.”

Akhtar claimed in an interview with Hindustan Times that Pakistanis had applauded when he made the statement and agreed with him.

“They all clapped. They agreed with me. There are many people who admire India, want to have a relationship with us. We tend to think of countries as monolith. That is not the case. How do we connect with millions of people, who want to connect with India,” he said.

The full video is available on social media, thus the claim is false. After Akhtar’s remark regarding the Mumbai attacks, nobody applauded.

Another remark by the Indian poet was well-received by the audience. “We [India] have organised concerts for persons like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Mehdi Hassan, but your country has not held a concert for Lata,” Javed Akhtar had said in reference to Pakistan’s lack of appreciation for Indian singers.
This claim is untrue as well, as Indian performers and artists have received some of the greatest honours from the Pakistani government and, in particular, have been invited to speak in Pakistani cities.
Pictures of the Bollywood stars and singers who had won awards in Pakistan were provided by journalist Yusra Askari.

The 7th annual International Faiz Festival was held in Lahore over the weekend in honour of poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. The event aims to promote Urdu poetry, music, literature, and drama as well as national human rights problems.

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Pakistani celebrities denounce Javed Akhtar’s anti-Pakistan remarks

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  • Faiz Festival invited Bollywood lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar.
  • He spread jingoism when talking about Urdu and Indo-Pak ties.
  • Yet, he received complete respect from our Pakistani artists.

Together with many of our Pakistani celebs, the recent Faiz Festival in Lahore also invited Bollywood lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar to participate. He spread jingoism when talking about Urdu and Indo-Pak ties. Yet, he received complete respect, was applauded for his anti-Pakistan sentiments, and later, a party was held in his honour. At this reception, Pakistani artists were seated at their knees.

The public initially criticised Pakistani artists for not caring about their self-respect and sitting at Javed Akhtar’s feet, but later, The Print highlighted a statement Javed Akhtar made regarding the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, a video in which Javed Akhtar claimed that terrorists are freely roaming around in Pakistan is circulating on the internet. Later, the party was held, and the entire hall could be heard applauding that statement.

Here you can see what he said!

He received a lot of positive publicity for this statement in the Indian media, and he claimed in an interview that after he stated it, the audience cheered and agreed with him in the hallway:

Following this, the video was the target of widespread public criticism on social media. This caused a lot of other musicians to express their opinion and denounce Javed Akhtar’s anti-Pakistan remarks. Statements of condemnation were made by Shaan Shahid, Haroon Shahid, Saboor Aly, Mishi Khan, and Resham who was seen chatting up and posting images of herself with Javed Akhtar at the party.

These are the statements:

During the weekend, Lahore hosted the 7th annual International Faiz Festival in memory of poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. The event aims to raise awareness of national human rights issues as well as Urdu poetry, music, literature, and drama.

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Pakistani artists share pictures with Javed Akhtar from ‘Faiz Festival’

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Javed Akhtar
  • Javed Akhtar is a well-known poet, lyricist, and screenwriter.
  • He interacted with Pakistani artists at the Faiz Festival in Lahore.
  • Here are some candid photos of Pakistan artists with Javed Akhtar.

In both India and Pakistan, Javed Akhtar is well-known for his work as a poet, lyricist, and screenwriter. He is regarded as one of the contemporary Urdu writers and has a long list of successful ventures to his credit. He has travelled to Pakistan frequently during his life and continues to receive invitations to all literary events.

He spoke with and interacted with other Pakistani artists present at the recent Faiz Festival in Lahore, where he was a guest.

After the festival, Javed Akhtar was seen with a number of our artists:

Here are some candid photos of Pakistan artists with Javed Akhtar!

 

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Javed Akhtar once openly declared that he is an atheist and has repeatedly made offensive statements regarding Pakistan, hence Pakistanis were not particularly fans of the entire spectacle:

He said that Pakistani terrorists attacked Mumbai on his most recent visit:

“There is indeed a heated environment on both sides but I am from Mumbai; our city was attacked and those guys did not come from Norway.”

Individuals have expressed their displeasure with the behaviour of Pakistani artists towards Javed Akhtar during the gathering:

The 7th annual International Faiz Festival was held in Lahore over the weekend in honour of poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. The event aims to promote Urdu poetry, music, literature, and drama as well as national human rights problems.

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7th Faiz Festival happening in Lahore

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Faiz Festival

The Faiz Foundation Trust organized this annual event. Their artwork portrayed the societal conditions. The Indian delegation was welcomed by Commissioner. Friday saw the formal opening of the 7th Faiz Festival at the Alhamra Art Center on Mall Road. The event, which was formally launched by renowned poet and writer Asrar-ul-Haq Majaz, honours the legacy … Read more

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