Many Pakistanis have been hurt and infuriated as a result of Bollywood lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar‘s insensitive remarks about Pakistan.
Akhtar was invited to the prestigious Faiz Festival, which was held in Lahore for the seventh time. During one of the panel discussions, Akhtar made disparaging remarks about Pakistan, which would later become an issue. Following the event, the revered Indian poet was invited to his home by none other than Pakistani musician Ali Zafar.
In his honor, Lollywood stars surrounded Akhtar while Zafar sang karaoke songs for him and even shared a heartwarming video on his official Instagram handle.
Though relations between artists from both countries appeared to be cordial, Akhtar’s anti-Pakistani remarks sparked outrage, prompting the Jhoom singer to invite Akhtar to a star-studded party.
After much public scrutiny, the Channo crooner has come forward to address the issue, claiming that he was unaware of the remarks and that he does not tolerate any disrespect for his country or people.
Ali Zafar expressed his thoughts through Instagram stories. In his statements, the Madhubala singer chastised those who jumped on the Sajaniya singer for entertaining Akhtar but were secretly dissatisfied and messaged him after not receiving an invitation.
Zafar 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 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,” he added.
“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,” Zafar emphasized.
“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, ” the Hum Tum singer concluded.
Despite clarifying how he stands with his people, netizens weren’t quite satisfied with the Mere Dildar Sanam singer’s stance and statements and commented on his recent post.
