Mumbai Attacks Remark Row: Javed Akhtar Calls ‘Formation Of Pakistan A Blunder’

Javed Akhtar has been grabbing limelight for his comment on the infamous 2008 Mumbai attacks during his recent visit to Pakistan. The prolific writer in his statement said that Pakistanis should not feel offended when India talks about the 26/11 attacks, as the perpetrators of the carnage are Pakistanis and are still roaming freely.

The acclaimed lyricist recently attended the Ideas Of India summit held by ABP news. During the event, he addressed his remark once again. He talked about the current state of Pakistan, where he said that he thinks the formation of Pakistan was a mistake. He was quoted as saying, the formation of Pakistan is the 'biggest blunders that humans committed'. Further elaborating it, Akhtar said, "Formation of Pakistan was illogical. Religion doesn't make a nation; it is not enough glue to make a nation."

He further described the love and appreciation he got from the Pakistani audience, as he said, "The auditorium was packed, everyone was cheering, conversations were interesting and informal. Then a lady said Pakistanis treat us with huge respect and warmth but don't get that in return, and Indians think of every Pakistani as a terrorist. So I did answer in the most polite manner possible."

While Javed Akhtar was lauded in India, his comment irked the Pakistanis, who slammed the writer through several social media posts. Talking about the reaction he said, "It became too big, it is embarrassing, I shouldn't gloat over it, the reaction was as if I have won third world war."

For the unversed, Pakistani actress, Saboor Aly took to Instagram to share a series of long note in Urdu. Her note stated that, "someone is coming to your soil and insulting your country, and you are celebrating him. Giving him respect and sitting at his feet. It is such a shame" She had further called out the people who never gave the same respect to the artists of their own country and said that where were all the appreciators of art when the artists in their own country were at the end of their lives as they could not afford healthcare.