- By Aarushi Raina
- Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:12 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Like everyone else, screenwriter Javed Akhtar celebrated India’s victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Akhtar praised India’s batting star Virat Kohli, who scored 14,000 runs in ODI cricket and helped the team win by six wickets. However, the lyricist’s appreciation post on social media sparked fury when he received communal remarks. He shut down the trolls in his own way.
Javed Akhtar took to his X handle and wrote, "Virat Kohli, zindabad!!! We all are so so so proud of you!!!" In response, one user commented in Hindi, saying, "Javed. Babar ka baap Kohli hai. Bolo, Jai Shree Ram." Akhtar replied, "Maen to sirf yeh kahoonga ke tum eik neech insaan ho aur neech hi marogay. Tum kya jano desh prem kya hota hai."
Another user wrote, “Aj suraj kaha se nikla. Andar se dukh hoga apko to.” To this, the veteran screenwriter responded, “Beta jab tumhare baap dada angrez ke jootay chaat rahe thay tab mere aazadi ke liye jai aur kala paani mein thay. Meri ragon mein desh premion ka khoon hai aur tumhari ragon mein angrez ke naukaron ka khoon hai. Iss anter ko bhoolo nahin."
Some netizens supported Javed Akhtar and advised him not to respond to these trolls.
About India vs Pakistan Match at 2025 Champions Trophy
In a thrilling match of the 2025 Champions Trophy held on February 23 in Dubai, India won against Pakistan with a six-wicket victory. Virat Kohli, the star performer, slammed 100 runs off 111 balls, marking a great comeback and a treat for cricket lovers. This was Kohli's first century in the ICC Champions Trophy and his sixth century in ICC ODI events. After Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara, Virat Kohli became the third batter to reach this landmark.