ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
Menu
Politics

"Learned and highly secular" Udit Raj prides Javed Akhtar over "hell over Pakistan" remarks

Lyricist Javed Akhtar attended the launch of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut's book Narkatla Swarg (Heaven in the Swamp) in Mumbai on Saturday and said, "Agar mere paas sirf choice Pakistan aur jahannum yani nark ki hain toh main nark hi jaana pasand karunga."

ANI May 18, 2025 13:07 IST googleads

Congress leader Udit Raj (Photo/ANI)

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Congress leader Udit Raj on Sunday praised the recent remarks made by Javed Akhtar at an event in Mumbai, saying that the veteran artist was "learned and highly secular" and there was no room for doubt regarding his statement.
"He is a highly secular and learned person. He is a talented poet and songwriter. There is no doubt about what he said," Raj told ANI.
Lyricist Javed Akhtar attended the launch of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut's book Narkatla Swarg (Heaven in the Swamp) in Mumbai on Saturday and said, "Agar mere paas sirf choice Pakistan aur jahannum yani nark ki hain toh main nark hi jaana pasand karunga."
The event was attended by several political leaders, including Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and (NCP-SCP) chief Sharad Pawar.
While addressing the audience, Akhtar shared how, over the years, he has faced backlash from people due to his outspoken nature.
"People from both sides abuse me. It's not one-sided. I would be very ungrateful if I didn't admit that there are people who also appreciate me. Many support me, praise me, and encourage me," Akhtar said.
"But this is also true: the extremists from this side also abuse me, and the extremists from that side also abuse. This is the reality. If even one of them stops abusing, I will get worried about what mistake I am making," he added.
"One says I am a 'kaafir' and will go to hell. The other says I am a jihadi and should go to Pakistan, Akhtar said, adding, "Toh agar mere paas sirf choice Pakistan aur jahannum yani nark ki hain toh main nark hi jaana pasand karunga." (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

Politics

YSRCP files PIL challenging Andhra Pradesh govt’s land policy

YSRCP files PIL challenging Andhra Pradesh govt’s land policy

Former Andhra Pradesh Minister Gudivada Amarnath on Thursday said that the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the land policy of the state government, alleging that large extents of valuable public land are being allotted to a few real estate companies at very low prices.

Read More
Politics

Congress' Muraleedharan says LPG shortage "affecting families"

Congress' Muraleedharan says LPG shortage

"Most of the hotels are closed. Even in the few that are open, we are not getting proper food. This situation is affecting families as well. Therefore, we request the Central Government to intervene in this matter and take strong action to ensure the supply of LPG gas," Muraleedharan told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram.

Read More
General News

FCI workers' demands raised before Labour Authority

FCI workers' demands raised before Labour Authority

The ongoing dispute between the management of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and its sole recognised union, Bhartiya Khadya Nigam Karamchari Sangh (BKNKS), was taken up for conciliation on Thursday before the Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) in New Delhi.

Read More
General News

Minor children's custody with mother not illegal: Delhi HC

Minor children's custody with mother not illegal: Delhi HC

he Delhi High court while disposing a Habeas Corpus petition held that Minor childrens' custody with mother, who is a natural guardian, can not be termed as illegal. A British Citizen of Pakistan origin Yasir Ayaz had moved a petition of Habeas Corpus for production of his children and their repatriation to the United Kingdom as per the order of UK Family court.

Read More
General News

Dubey submits notice to LS Speaker

Dubey submits notice to LS Speaker

Speaking to reporters, Dubey said that Parliament is not a "canteen" and questioned the conduct during a protest meant to highlight issues faced by the public. He stated that the demonstration was intended to raise concerns about LPG shortages affecting common people and that the government would respond to those issues.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.