Javed Akhtar Event Cancelled in Kolkata: Civil Rights Groups, Activists Say Govt. Bowed Down to Fundamentalist Forces

‘My name has nothing to do with Islam,’ says Javed Akhtar

Hyderabad: Javed Akhtar, the celebrated poet, lyricist, and screenwriter, has given Bollywood some of its most unforgettable songs and dialogues. His words in movies like Silsila, Dil Chahta Hai, and Kal Ho Naa Ho continue to inspire generations. Known for weaving poetry with deep emotions, Akhtar has always stood out as a voice of creativity and courage. Into Controversy Again The veteran writer has often found himself in the middle of controve…

Javed Akhtar event cancelled in Kolkata: Civil rights groups, activists say govt. bowed down to fundamentalist forces

Civil rights groups in Kolkata express concern over cancellation of event featuring Javed Akhtar, sparking debate on secularism.

Mamata govt bows down to Islamists, Urdu Academy scraps Javed Akhtar event

The West Bengal government it seems has abjectly surrendered to Islamists. The state government-run Urdu Academy has put off its literary event after the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind and the Wahyahin Foundation objected to it inviting poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar for a mushaira. They said Akhtar repeatedly "spoke against religion and God". The real reason for the event's cancellation was fear of unrest and political fallout ahead of Assembly elections in B…

Javed Akhtar invitation sparks row, Bengal Urdu Academy cancels literary event

The event, which was scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 3, had planned to feature Akhtar as the chief guest. He was expected to participate in a panel discussion on the topic “Urdu in Hindi Cinema.”