Javed Akhtar Slams Trolls for Communal Remarks on His ‘Virat Kohli Zindabad’ Tweet: ‘You are Vile People and will Remain So’
Javed Akhtar also hit back at those claiming he was not genuinely happy about Virat Kohli and Team India’s victory in the India vs Pakistan match.
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Javed Akhtar, like millions across the country, celebrated India’s victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, the renowned lyricist found himself responding sharply to communal remarks on his social media post praising Virat Kohli.
Following Team India’s win, Javed Akhtar shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Virat Kohli, zindabad!!! We all are so, so, so proud of you!!!” In response, a user commented, “Javed, Babar ka baap Kohli hai. Bolo, Jai Shree Ram.”
Javed hit back, saying, “Main toh sirf yeh kahunga ke tum ek neech insaan ho aur neech hi maroge. Tum kya jano desh prem kya hota hai” (I will only say that you are a vile person and will die the same way. What do you know about patriotism?).
Another user questioned his support, writing, “Aaj suraj kaha se nikla? Andar se dukh hoga apko to” (Where did the sun rise from today? You must be feeling sad inside).
To this, Javed responded fiercely, “Beta, jab tumhare baap-dada Angrez ke joote chaat rahe thay, tab mere aazadi ke liye jail aur Kala Pani mein thay. Meri ragon mein desh premiyon ka khoon hai aur tumhari ragon mein Angrez ke naukaron ka. Iss antar ko bhoolo mat” (Son, when your ancestors were licking British boots, mine were in jail and suffering in Kala Pani. My veins carry the blood of patriots, while yours carry the blood of British servants. Never forget this difference).
Despite identifying as an atheist, Javed Akhtar has often been the target of communal remarks regarding his faith and has consistently responded to such bigotry.
Meanwhile, many celebrities joined in celebrating Team India’s triumph, including actor Anushka Sharma, who praised her husband Virat Kohli. She shared a picture of him making a thumbs-up gesture after he scored an unbeaten century (100 off 111 balls).
India secured a six-wicket victory over Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium, effectively knocking their arch-rivals out of the tournament.
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