Javed Akhtar’s 26/11 Statement: Ali Zafar Says ‘Deeply Hurt’ After Thanking The Poet For Visiting Pakistan

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Javed Akhtar went to Pakistan and questioned the viewers in regards to the 26/11 assaults in Mumbai. After being praised in India for his viral assertion, the poet receives criticism from folks in Pakistan. Now, Ali Zafar says that his statements have deeply damage him.

Javed Akhtar’s 2611 Statement Ali Zafar Says ‘Deeply Hurt’ After Thanking The Poet For Visiting Pakistan

Javed Akhtar’s 26/11 assertion has created an uproar in Pakistan, particularly as a result of he was hosted by a bunch of Pakistani artistes who celebrated music and artwork with him. Now, singer Ali Zafar, who has additionally labored in lots of Hindi films in India, took to social media to make clear how he wasn’t conscious of what Akhtar stated on the occasion whereas he was internet hosting him for the particular night. The singer talked about that he’s ‘deeply hurt’ by Akhtar’s assertion in regards to the 26/11 assault and the way it was obtained by the folks of his nation.

ALI ZAFAR CALLS OUT JAVED AKHTAR FOR BLAMING PAKISTAN FOR TERRORISM

He wrote a protracted be aware in his Instagram tales, asking folks to not criticise him with out checking their info proper. Zafar, who additionally acted in Gauri Shinde’s Dear Zindagi alongside Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan, stated, “Guys, I love you all and truly value your praise and criticism equally. But I always request one thing – verify facts before reaching any conclusion or judgment. I was not present at the Faiz Mela nor aware of what was said until the next day when I saw it on social media (sic).”

He added that Akhtar’s assertion would upset anybody within the nation and he’s no completely different. He wrote, “I am a proud Pakistani and naturally, no Pakistani would appreciate any statement against its country or people, especially at an event meant to bring hearts closer than further (sic).”

He went on to speak about Pakistan being affected by terrorism. Zafar referred to Javed Akhtar mentioning how India has suffered lots resulting from terrorism and the way terrorists roam free in Pakistan. He stated, “We all know how much Pakistan has suffered and continues to suffer at the hands of terrorism and such insensitive and uncalled-for remarks can deeply hurt the sentiments of so many people (sic).”

Ali zafar criticises Javed Akhtar for 26/11 assertion in Pakistan

WHEN ALI ZAFAR THANKED JAVED AKHTAR FOR VISITING PAKISTAN

The be aware comes a day after the singer thanked the Indian poet for visiting his nation. Taking to Twitter, Zafar shared a video through which he was singing a tune written by Akhtar and wrote, “It was an honour to host him. I have always believed art & music transcends boundaries and is the best way to bring people together. Love is the ONLY way to peace. Thank you @Javedakhtarjadu sahab for gracing us with your presence. Thank you Faiz sahab for keeping us connected (sic).”

It was an honour to host him. I’ve all the time believed artwork & music transcends boundaries and is one of the best ways to carry folks collectively. Love is the ONLY strategy to peace. Thank you @Javedakhtarjadu sahab for gracing us along with your presence. Thank you Faiz sahab for maintaining us related. https://t.co/08lnMT2b6o

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) February 20, 2023

Ali Zafar additionally highlighted how he was lucky sufficient to host Javed Akhtar for a particular evening. He wrote in one other tweet, “The universe brings the opportunity to sing one of my favourite love songs written by the legendary @jaduakhtar sahab in front of him for the love of my life @ayeshafazli (sic).”

WHAT JAVED AKHTAR SAID AT PAKISTAN EVENT THAT WENT VIRAL

For the uninitiated, throughout a gathering on the occasion organised to honour Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Akhtar was requested, “You have visited Pakistan so many times. When you go back do you tell your people that these are good people, they aren’t just bombing us but also greeting us with garlands and love (sic)?”

Answering the identical, Jaadu, as he’s lovingly known as, stated, “We should not blame each other. It will solve nothing. The atmosphere is tense, which should be doused. We are people from Mumbai, we have seen the attack on our city. They (attackers) did not come from Norway or Egypt. They are still roaming free in your country. So if there is anger in the Hindustani’s heart, you can’t complain (sic).”

#JavedAkhtar truly does a surgical type in a approach solely a poet can. #JavedAkhtarInPakistan #viral #viralvideo #video @Javedakhtarjadu pic.twitter.com/X0G1iShdUj

— Vineeta Kumar (@vineeta_ktiwari) February 21, 2023

Akhtar additionally questioned the Pakistani gathering about not opening their hearts to the Indian artistes the best way we did in India. He stated, “When Faiz Sahab visited, he was received like a very important visitor. It was broadcast all over. We hosted big functions of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Mehdi Hasan. You (Pakistan) never organized a function for Lata Mangeshkar (sic)?” The poet attracted claps and cheers from the gathering for his statements.

KANGANA RANAUT APPRECIATES JAVED AKHTAR FOR HIS VIRAL STATEMENT

Back dwelling, the favored lyricist obtained appreciation even from these he stays at loggerheads with. Actor Kangana Ranaut shared a tweet wholeheartedly praising him for what appeared like the actual ‘surgical strike’ in Pakistan. She wrote, “Jab main Javed saab ki poetry sunti hoon toh lagta tha yeh kaise Maa Swarsati ji ki in pe itni kripa hai, lekin dekho kuch toh sachchai hoti hai insaan mein tabhi toh khudai hoti hai unke saath mein … Jai Hind @Javedakhtarjadu saab… Ghar mein ghuss ke maara .. ha ha (sic).”

Jab major Javed saab ki poetry sunti hoon toh lagta tha yeh kaise Maa Swarsati ji ki in pe itni kripa hai, lekin dekho kuch toh sachchai hoti hai insaan mein tabhi toh khudai hoti hai unke saath mein … Jai Hind @Javedakhtarjadu saab…
Ghar mein ghuss ke maara .. ha ha https://t.co/1di4xtt6QF

— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaWorkforce) February 21, 2023

Javed Akhtar later responded to the affect his statements created on the gathering. He stated folks appreciated him in Pakistan and in addition clapped for him unanimously.

Published Date: February 24, 2023 9:39 AM IST