Javed Akhtar's video goes viral after harsh response to Pakistan-related questions

Mumbai : A video of Indian scriptwriter, lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has gone viral on social media, showing him expressing visible irritation over questions related to Pakistan and Indo-Pak tensions. According to the video, Akhtar was leaving a private event when a group of journalists surrounded him, seeking his opinion on the recent India-Pakistan hostilities. In the footage, Javed Akhtar can be seen visibly displeased as he responds sharply to what he described as provocative and repetitive questioning, particularly related to India’s performance and perception in comparison to Pakistan. The Javed Akhtar video has sparked widespread discussion online, with opinions divided—some supporting Akhtar's reaction as justified, while others criticized the media for their approach. aThe video shows from the beginning that Javed Akhtar refused to answer the question stating that the time and place were not correct for discussion.