I Am A Proud Pakistani: Ali Zafar Lambasts Javed Akhtar For His 'Insensitive' Comments On 26/11 Mumbai Attack

Javed Akhtar's comment on the 26/11 Mumbai attacks has created a stir in Pakistan. While his straight-forward remarks were lauded in India, it did not go down well with the Pakistanis who are criticizing Akhtar while calling his comments insensitive.

Javed Akhtar's Remark On 26/11 Mumbai Attacks

Javed during the event in Pakistan, had said, "Let us not blame each other. That won't solve issues. Jo garam hai fiza, woh kam honi chahiye. Hum toh Bambaiye log hain. Hamne dekha wahan kaise hamla hua tha. Wo log Norway se toh nahi aaye the naa Egypt se aaye the, wo log abhi bhi aapke mulk me ghum rahe hain. Toh ye shikayat agar Hindustani ke dil mein ho toh aapko bura nahi manna chahiye."

Ali Zafar Slams Javed Akhtar

Now, joining the row with Saboor Aly, Shaan Shahid and others, Ali Zafar, who had hosted Javed Akhtar and expressed his happiness about performing in front of the veteran lyricist, took to social media to slam his comments.

While expressing his love and devotion for his country, Pakistan, in his Instagram story wrote,"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 judgement. 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."

He further added, "I am a proud Pakistani and naturally no Pakistani would appreciate any statement against its country or people specially at an event meant to bring hearts closer than further. We all know how much Pakistan has suffered and continue to suffer at the hands of terrorism and such insensitive and uncalled for remarks can deeply hurt the sentiments of so many people."

Earlier, Ali Fazal had shared his happiness on Twitter about hosting Javed Akhtar. He called it an honour and shared that he always believed that 'art & music transcends boundaries'.

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. https://t.co/08lnMT2b6o

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) February 20, 2023

The universe brings the opportunity to sing one of my favourite love songs written by the legendary @Javedakhtarjadu sahab in front of him for the love of my life @AyeshaFazli #love #peace #javedakhtar #poetry #music pic.twitter.com/ZZgOVlsiwc

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) February 20, 2023